Photographer Kenji Sato to Hold First Major Exhibition in Okinawa, "KIKAI / OKINAWA," in Chatan

Kenji Sato Exhibition KIKAI / OKINAWA. Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation and the Chatan Museum will host the first large-scale photography exhibition in Okinawa by world-renowned photographer Kenji Sato, titled "Kenji Sato Exhibition KIKAI / OKINAWA," at the Chatan Museum. Kenji Sato Exhibition KIKAI / OKINAWA. The first Okinawa photography exhibition by Kenji Sato, a photographer who has continued to capture strange, beautiful, and sometimes mysterious landscapes, beliefs, architecture, and space development created by humanity. His unique perspective, captured while traveling to over 120 countries, never fails to surprise viewers and stimulate their curiosity about the unknown world. This exhibition will display his journey's trajectory over 20 years, works from his bestselling "Kikai Isan" series, and newly shot, first-time-publicly-shown works from Okinawa, all in one place. KIKAI / OKINAWA Official Website. Kenji Sato. Photographer. His "Kikai Isan" series (X-Knowledge) became an exceptional bestseller for a photo book. Other books include "SEKAI," "PYRAMIDEN," and "CARGO CULT." He has made numerous appearances on programs such as TBS's "Crazy Journey." His photo exhibitions have been held at Leica Gallery Tokyo/Kyoto, Kochi Prefectural Art Museum, Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum, and Gunma Museum of Art, Tatebayashi. His "Kenji Sato Exhibition KIKAI / SEKAI" toured nationwide, attracting 130,000 visitors. https://kikai.org Instagram @x51. Exhibition Overview. Title: Kenji Sato Exhibition KIKAI / OKINAWA. Period: July 18 (Sat) - September 23 (Wed), 2026. Opening Hours: 11:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30). Closed: July 21, 23, 27 / August 3, 10, 12, 17, 24, 27, 31 / September 7, 14. Venue: Chatan Museum (1-11-1 Ihei, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa). Organizers: Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Chatan Museum. Admission Fee. General: 1,500 yen (1,200 yen). University/Vocational/High School Students: 1,200 yen (900 yen). Elementary/Junior High School Students: 600 yen (500 yen). 3 years and older: 300 yen (200 yen). *Prices in () are for advance tickets. *All prices include tax. *Cancellations, refunds, and price difference refunds are not possible after purchase. *Holders of the following certificates are eligible for a 50% discount on the day-of-ticket price (applicable to one companion per person): Physical Disability Handbook, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Handbook, Rehabilitation Handbook, various beneficiary certificates for disability welfare services. Ticket Agencies. CN Playguide (FamilyMart). Seven Ticket (7-Eleven). Lawson Ticket (L-code: 84313). Coop Apre. Contact. Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Contents Business Department, Attn: Ishihara. 2-3-1 Kumoji, Naha-shi, 900-8510. TEL: 098-860-1955 (Weekdays 9:30-17:30) FAX: 098-860-1836. Email: [email protected]. KIKAI / OKINAWA Official Website.