Horses used to play an important role in the Japanese society. Not only great companions, we were once dependent on horses in various working activities. Ever since the industrial evolution, they have been replaced by machineries and vehicles and gradually disappeared in the Japanese cityscapes. 

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The heartbreaking Japanese 3.11 tsunami took away many people’s lives and families, the landscape also has changed radically. The proposal aims to reinstate the equestrian culture in Nobiru and Miyato Island. By introducing a variety of industries back to Nobiru, potentially it will attract young people to settle and minimise the consequences of the aging population. In addition, it is believed that horses have therapeutic quality in healing metal illness and social issues. More importantly, gradually rebuilding people’s relationship with nature and obliterate their fear.