About RATA

The Regenerative Art Tourism Association (RATA) is a non-profit organization founded to connect tourism, nature, regional culture, education, and regional revitalization through regenerative art.

We aim to turn travel from a purely consumptive experience into a "regenerative experience" — one in which nature and local communities become better off the more they are visited.

The underwater sculpture project on Tokunoshima and the Regenerative Art Passport are part of this practice. Beyond simply viewing artworks, we connect visitors to ocean regeneration, biodiversity, local learning, and the next generation of tourism models.

RATA builds systems in which tourism does not consume nature and communities, but instead channels visitors' experiences into environmental regeneration and increased regional value.

Using art as an entry point, we raise awareness of the natural environment and connect visitors to local stays, learning, and repeat visits. RATA designs projects not as standalone artworks, but as systems that generate ongoing value for local communities.

Name

一般社団法人リジェネラティブアートツーリズム協会

English Name

Regenerative Art Tourism Association

Abbreviation

RATA

Address

Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Business Areas

Regenerative art, regional revitalization, tourism, education, artist collaboration

Main Activities

Support for introducing regenerative art, collaboration with local governments, the Regenerative Art Passport, education and experience programs

Anyone can hold a Regenerative Art Passport for free through March 2027.