Architect Tadao Ando Designed a Floating Library to Bring 2,000 Books to Children Across Japan’s Islands
A floating library is bringing books directly to children across the islands of Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture. The Hon no Mori-go began operating on April 24, 2025, traveling through the Seto Inland Sea with about 2,000 books and creating opportunities for children to read, learn, and explore their island communities. Architect Tadao Ando proposed the project to Kagawa in 2023 and later donated the vessel through his architectural firm.












































































