Percent Map travel guild (2026-05-26): Island's Joyful Welcome Back for Yoko Ono’s Pumpkin

After enduring a rough year at sea, the beloved yellow pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama has returned to its home on Naoshima island. Local communities joined in the celebration of this iconic artwork rejoining its traditional spot on the pier where it has stood since 1994. As May rolls around with warm temperatures, now's a perfect time to visit and enjoy both this charming sculpture and the welcoming vibe of Naoshima—island weather is expected to be sunny at a comfortable +23°C.