Environment where first-class art is on full display
Sport, in a way, is a pursuit of beauty.
In this vein, it is NSSU management’s sincere hope that all students involved in their chosen sporting endeavors would sharpen their sensitivity, expand their imaginative capacity, and cultivate an aesthetic sensibility that is sublime.
For this purpose, there are numerous pieces of art installed throughout the NSSU campuses, including seven large bronze statues created by some of the most notable Japanese sculptors, sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and other fine art works.
In this vein, it is NSSU management’s sincere hope that all students involved in their chosen sporting endeavors would sharpen their sensitivity, expand their imaginative capacity, and cultivate an aesthetic sensibility that is sublime.
For this purpose, there are numerous pieces of art installed throughout the NSSU campuses, including seven large bronze statues created by some of the most notable Japanese sculptors, sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and other fine art works.
Seven bronze statues
EOS
by Shinya Nakamura
This is one of the most acclaimed works created by thesculptor Shinya Nakamura, anOrder-of-Culture recipient. Its motif is Eos, the goddess of the dawn in Greek mythology, who is said to have brought an orb of light into the world of darkness and kept winning all battles. This lively, magnificent horse seenherepulling a chariot at full speed—the kind that was used in chariot racing, which was one of the main events of the ancient Olympic Games—is complementing the presence of the Greek goddess Eos.
by Shinya Nakamura
This is one of the most acclaimed works created by thesculptor Shinya Nakamura, anOrder-of-Culture recipient. Its motif is Eos, the goddess of the dawn in Greek mythology, who is said to have brought an orb of light into the world of darkness and kept winning all battles. This lively, magnificent horse seenherepulling a chariot at full speed—the kind that was used in chariot racing, which was one of the main events of the ancient Olympic Games—is complementing the presence of the Greek goddess Eos.
MoeruRizumu(Burgeoning Rhythm)
by Shinya Nakamura
This masterpiece meticulously depicts the dancing woman’s beauty, especially her arms, down to the tips of her fingers. It informs the vitality of one’s expressive capacity, and communicates the essence of beauty manifested in rhythmical movement.
by Shinya Nakamura
This masterpiece meticulously depicts the dancing woman’s beauty, especially her arms, down to the tips of her fingers. It informs the vitality of one’s expressive capacity, and communicates the essence of beauty manifested in rhythmical movement.
Kento(Fit Person)
by Jiro Amenomiya
This piece was gifted by the graduating class of 1967 (Showa 42) to their juniors at NSSU, which received the Japan Art Academy Prize and is one of the most notable works by Jiro Amenomiya. This beautiful statue of a standing man represents its well-balanced mind and body. The detailed muscular depiction is so vivid that one can almost sense the blood coursing throughthe man’s body.
by Jiro Amenomiya
This piece was gifted by the graduating class of 1967 (Showa 42) to their juniors at NSSU, which received the Japan Art Academy Prize and is one of the most notable works by Jiro Amenomiya. This beautiful statue of a standing man represents its well-balanced mind and body. The detailed muscular depiction is so vivid that one can almost sense the blood coursing throughthe man’s body.
Sakana to Shonen(A Fish and a Boy)
by Katsuzo Entsuba
The boy, who is seen holding a horn in his hand, is riding a giant fish that travels across the Seven Seas, is said to be pleading for all the people in the worldthat theybe blessed with health, happiness, and peace. This boy, with its body stillremaining pure and immaculate,is the epitome ofwhat NSSU students have always striven to be from the very start, in anticipation ofsuccess on the global stage.
by Katsuzo Entsuba
The boy, who is seen holding a horn in his hand, is riding a giant fish that travels across the Seven Seas, is said to be pleading for all the people in the worldthat theybe blessed with health, happiness, and peace. This boy, with its body stillremaining pure and immaculate,is the epitome ofwhat NSSU students have always striven to be from the very start, in anticipation ofsuccess on the global stage.
Asa no Inori(Morning Prayer)
by Shinya Nakamura
This ostensibly fit woman is praying for peace at the start of a new day, with her hallowed visage.
The arms about to fully stretch out indicate this could be her morning exercise, effectivelyhighlighting her physical beauty.
by Shinya Nakamura
This ostensibly fit woman is praying for peace at the start of a new day, with her hallowed visage.
The arms about to fully stretch out indicate this could be her morning exercise, effectivelyhighlighting her physical beauty.
Taiko no Chishio(Ancient Passion)
by Shinya Nakamura
Humans have been hunting since ancient times, and sport as it is practiced today is one of the substitute activities for it. The same mental effort required in hunting is exerted in sport to win the game. This statue is cheering on NSSU athletes, imploring them to train hard and perfect the technique.
by Shinya Nakamura
Humans have been hunting since ancient times, and sport as it is practiced today is one of the substitute activities for it. The same mental effort required in hunting is exerted in sport to win the game. This statue is cheering on NSSU athletes, imploring them to train hard and perfect the technique.
Shimai(Sisters)
by Shinya Nakamura
Siblings should have amicable relationships. Likewise, friends and alumni must be like family with strong bonds. This piece of art is expressing the importance of familial love and friendship, along with the essence of harmonious cooperation.
by Shinya Nakamura
Siblings should have amicable relationships. Likewise, friends and alumni must be like family with strong bonds. This piece of art is expressing the importance of familial love and friendship, along with the essence of harmonious cooperation.