For many years, the island of Teshima, set attractively in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, was known primarily as a site for special refuse. After the closure of this facility, decontamination measures had to be carried out, and a symbolic new beginning was necessary. The neighbouring island of Naoshima, which has made a name for itself with art projects, served as a model for the revitalization process. Plans have been made to herald the start of a better future for Teshima in the form of art, architecture and agriculture, all set in the island’s idyllic landscape.