The “KATSUO TRAIL” is a 205-kilometer long-distance trail that runs the length of Shizuoka Prefecture. PAPERSKY is pleased to announce the “KATSUO TRAIL Exhibition & PAPERSKY STORE,” an exhibition introducing the trail and its philosophy, to be held at “hugcoffee,” the museum shop and café located within the Shizuoka City Museum of History.
The “KATSUO TRAIL” is a 205-kilometer loop route with 6,150 meters of elevation gain, connecting Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture to Kawane-Honcho at the southern tip of the Southern Alps. Along the way, it passes through tea-producing regions and historic post towns that have long served as hubs of human activity.
The trail is being developed and maintained by PAPERSKY and the General Incorporated Association DO lab. This initiative also represents an attempt to view Shizuoka not as a collection of “points,” but as a single region connected by geography, industry, and history.
At the core of this trail lies the concept of “Trail Learning.”
Walking, running, cycling—moving through the land using one’s body is viewed not merely as a means of transportation, but as a “method of learning.” By moving under your own power, the landscape and culture of the land emerge not as information but as an experience, and the time spent walking side by side fosters dialogue and introspection.
The venue features a large map offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire 205-kilometer route, displays comparing the walking and cycling routes, as well as photographs and video materials. It also introduces the tea culture, river culture, and coastal industries rooted in the Oi River basin.
A special talk session will be held on 1 pm to 3 pm of June 5. Speakers will include Lucas B.B., Editor-in-Chief of PAPERSKY; Yasuhiro Taguchi, Representative of 3710Lab and Specially Appointed Lecturer at the Graduate School of Education, University of Tokyo; and Hideyuki Kurihara of the Kawanehonmachi Town Office.
Furthermore, on June 27, an open walk event is scheduled to take place along Section 6 of the trail, the “Oi River: Mountains and Tea Corridor.” The planned itinerary includes touring tea fields and mountain villages in the upper Oi River basin, with a stop to ride a steam locomotive along the way. This is an experiential “Trail Learning” program designed to help participants get to know the region through walking and travel.
The Shizuoka City History Museum is a cultural hub dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and the Tokaido Road, while hugcoffee—the venue for this event—is a local coffee shop deeply rooted in the city of Shizuoka that serves as a popular gathering place throughout the prefecture.
History, daily life, and movement. As these elements intersect, we hope you will take the time to reflect on the message that “peace begins with walking.”
＜KATSUO TRAIL Exhibition – Event Overview＞
Dates: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
Venue: Shizuoka City Museum of History, Museum Shop & Café hugcoffee
Admission: Free
Organizers: Shizuoka City Museum of History / hugcoffee / Papersky Magazine / DO lab. (General Incorporated Association)
＜Special Talk Session＞
DATE & TIME：June 5th 2026（fri）13:00〜15:00
Speakers：Lucas Badtke-Berkow (DO lab./ PAPERSKY), Kota Taguchi (Founder of 3710Lab / Project Lecturer at the University of Tokyo), and Hideyuki Kurihara (Kawanehon Town Office / DO lab.), among others.
Moderator：Sayuri Kiyosawa（hugcoffee）
＜Media, Special Talk Session Contact＞
Sayuri Kiyosawa（hugcoffee）
TEL：090-4442-8601
E-mail：sayurikiyosawa1234@gmail.com
【KATSUO TRAIL Overall Map】
The Katsuo Trail is a 205-kilometer loop route with 6,150 meters of elevation gain, starting in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and passing through Shizuoka City, Fujieda City, and Shimada City before ending in Kawanehonmachi at the southern tip of the Southern Alps. It connects the rich natural landscapes from Suruga Bay to the Southern Alps, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing scenery as it transitions from the sea to the mountains.
For details on the route, please refer to the “Official Map (PDF)” here.
