Missing Post Office

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Missing Post Office

One of the art projects of the Setouchi Triennale, Saya Kubota of a contemporary artist dealt with.

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The Missing Post Office created in 2013 as part of the art project at the 2nd Setouchi Triennale was visited by many people from home and abroad and was the subject of talk.

The "Missing Post Office" is a work done by Saya Kubota of contemporary artist, and the previous Awashima Post Office built over 50 years ago was utilized as it is, and it was reborn as a post office where letters without a recipient are gathered. Mr. Nakata, the former postmaster of the Awashima Post Office, was appointed as the postmaster.

When you write your thoughts and private feelings that you want to convey in a letter or a postcard and post it with "Missing Post Office poste restante (general delivery)", any letter addressed to anyone will be delivered and stored in the " Missing Post Office Box". Even now, the postcards with "I want to convey my thoughts to someone." are gathered at this post office from all over the country. The post office is open only on Saturdays, and anyone can read the postcards delivered here.

Highlights

  • Born as part of the art project of the Setouchi Triennale.
  • A work done by Saya Kubota of a contemporary artist.
  • The postcards with " I want to convey my thoughts to someone." are gathered from all over the country.
  • Open only on Saturdays, and you can read the postcards.

Photos

  • The art project using the Awashima Post Office.

    The art project using the Awashima Post Office.

  • You can also write and post letters within the post office.

    You can also write and post letters within the post office.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • Du_Jr

    不需要姓名和住址,
    把說不出口的話,來不及說的話,
    透過文字的表達找到宣洩出口。

Details

Name in Japanese
漂流郵便局
Postal Code
769-1108
Address
1317-2 Takumachoawashima, Mitoyo City, Kagawa
Tel
0875-73-3012 (Mitoyo city Industrial Policy Department)
Hours
Saturdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission
300yen
Directions
4 minute walk from Awashima Port
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)