URASHIMA VILLAGE

After driving for a while, gazing
at the beauty of scattered islets,
a building with a jet-black yakisugi exterior
begins to appear.
This is Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture,
where the legend of Urashima Taro lives on.
Just three villas on a vast estate,
luxuriously put together.
The stately Urashima Shrine on Maruyama Island,
the desert island just ahead,
as quiet evidence of
Urashima Taro’s sea turtle rescue
Walk across Angel Road, a sandy path
that emerges from the sea,
only twice a day, during low tide.
A breath-taking view through
the panoramic windows as you step
into the living room.
Feeling the beautiful nature up close,
instantly taking you away from the day-to-day.
On the other side of the tunnel
of trees leading to the beach,
a contrast of green and azure expands.
Feel your shoulders relax,
and the time gradually slowing,
just taking in the scenery.
Here, flows eternity,
immeasurable with ordinary time.
What you have almost forgotten
in your busy day-to-day,
your time here teaches you.
What remains unchanging since the faraway past,
and what changes over the long months and years.
Man and nature are one.
we have been, and will continue to be.
Before you know it,
the western skies have been stained crimson,
and the sparkling surface of the shallow waters
has been colored in unison.
When you look inwards, your feelings for the one you cherish overflows.
To this magnificent scenery,
as far as the eye can see,
we will make our vows to our future.