Water—an essential element of life on Earth—has long played a vital role in shaping human civilization. In Japan, a country made up of islands, water is more than a natural resource. It is a constant presence that surrounds, connects, and sustains life, while shaping Japan’s culture, beliefs, and artistic creations. This exhibition traces the diverse ways water has been represented, revered, and reimagined in Japanese art over the past 500 years.