Tottori Sand Museum opens 20th exhibition with Spain sculptures

The Tottori Sand Museum is marking its 20th exhibition with towering sand sculptures inspired by Spain's history, art and architecture.

The Tottori Sand Museum opened its 20th exhibition on May 17, 2026. The show features large sand sculptures inspired by Spain's history, art and architecture.

The event highlights cultural ties between Spain and Japan through sand art. The museum has held annual exhibitions on different themes for the past two decades.

Visitors can view recreations of notable Spanish buildings and artworks made entirely from sand.

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