LOCAL TO LOCAL Co., Ltd. Report on the opening event of “Silver Planet / Weaving Time, Spinning Dreams – Japan-Taiwan Co-Creation Exhibition”

[LOCAL TO LOCAL Co., Ltd.] Report on the Opening Event of “Silver Planet / Weaving Time, Spinning Dreams – Japan-Taiwan Co-Creation Exhibition” ​
LOCAL TO LOCAL Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 3, 2025 Opening Event Report for “Silver Planet / Weaving Time, Spinning Dreams — Japan-Taiwan Co-Creation Exhibition” A new message from Japan and Taiwan to an aging society Mr. We invited Eyeball (Dr. Eyeball) to exhibit works from our “Silver Planet” art project, which focuses on the super-aging society. The exhibition has opened at the Citizens’ Corner on the first floor of Hitoyoshi City Hall in Kumamoto Prefecture and at Aoi Aso Shrine, a national treasure. This
exhibition, planned and organized by our company, LOCAL TO LOCAL Co., Ltd., as part of Japan-Taiwan cultural exchange, expresses the lives and stories of the elderly as art, in an attempt to reexamine the “value of aging” across generations, regions, and borders. Image
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Mr. Eyeball attending the opening event (Photo: Hitoyoshi City Hall) Impact on the elderly and community development “Silver Planet” is more than just an artistic activity; it is a social art project that creates opportunities for the elderly to actively engage in society. By having elderly people participate as models and narrators, their role is transformed from one of being “supported” to one of “shaping society.” Creating artwork using used clothing is an attempt to pass on local memories and lifestyles to future generations in a new form, while also adopting a sustainable perspective. The initiative in Hitoyoshi City, in a region undergoing disaster recovery, demonstrated new possibilities for rediscovering the experiences and stories of the elderly as local resources and utilizing them in urban development. This collaborative project between Taiwan and Japan has become a model for sharing the common challenge of an aging society internationally through art, pioneering a new form of inter-regional exchange. In this way, this project not only visualizes the “purpose in life” and “pride” of elderly people, but also demonstrates their role as cultural creators in the local community, bringing about a social impact that directly contributes to regional revitalization. Opening Event Overview (October 1st, Hitoyoshi City Hall)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141562/6/141562-6-25389a8dc930333ceae5df1fefff8863-2048×1365.jpg Those who attended the event. (Photo: Hitoyoshi City Hall) On the day, following the opening performance, our company’s representative Zhang Zixuan delivered an opening address, followed by a congratulatory speech from Hitoyoshi Mayor Hayato Matsuoka, and Mr. Eyeball introduced his work. Seven local residents who modeled for the piece also attended and shared their experiences. Mr. Eyeball stated, “As an artist, I want to continue exploring ways I can contribute to society,” and model Setsuko Honda commented, “I realized that aging is not a tragedy, but a joy and a way of life.” The venue was filled with empathy and emotion that transcended generations. In addition, there was a dance performance by a Taiwanese artist and a singing
performance by the work’s models, Junko Hayashi and Yumami Hayashi, making this a very meaningful event for cultural exchange. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141562/6/141562-6-293fb13d14d2919c587415d6dac0445c-2025×2700.jpg We received feedback from Setsuko Honda
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141562/6/141562-6-d9f68968a7c653be478f67137293b1ca-2025×2700.jpg Directed by Taiwanese artists Exhibition contents Period: October 1st to November 3rd, 2025 Venue: Hitoyoshi City Hall 1st floor Citizens’ Corner, National Treasure Aoi Aso Shrine Exhibited Works: – Portraits created in Taiwan and Hitoyoshi – Artwork using secondhand clothing (expressing the message that “elderly people are also irreplaceable assets”) – Two new Hitoyoshi-themed paintings will be exhibited at Aoi Aso Shrine LOCAL TO LOCAL’s Vision LOCAL TO LOCAL is based in Hitoyoshi and promotes community development connecting Taiwan and Japan. Through this project, a new social experiment has begun, transforming the lives and stories of seniors into a source of community strength. We will continue to spread the story of Hitoyoshi to Taiwan and Asia, centered on art, culture, and exchange, and work to create a model for stimulating society from the local area.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141562/6/141562-6-855075f5e87d8c16791dbcf94dcc2795-3900×2925.jpg LOCAL TO LOCAL representative Mr. Hari Zixuan