GPS RUNNER
As the world's first professional "GPS Runner," Naoki runs to draw pictures on maps. His mission: to create a non-competitive running culture. His motto: "RUN FOR SMILE."
ACTIVITIES
Three core activities built around GPS Art. See each page for details.
Inspirational talks on challenge and dreams for schools, companies, and government organizations.
Learn More →Pick up litter while drawing GPS art — an SDGs-based community event that's both fun and meaningful.
Learn More →Walk or run to draw art on maps. Open to everyone — ideal for health promotion, tourism, and team building.
Learn More →EVENT HISTORY
Collaborations with municipalities, companies, and organizations across Japan and the world.
Featured as "Artist Active on the World Stage." Drew GPS art of the Expo mascot over Osaka.
Completed 113-day run through 21 prefectures, drawing "Runner" GPS art to support Noto earthquake recovery.
90 days across Peru. Scammed $3,000, attacked by wild dogs, stranded at 4,000m — completed the artwork anyway. Covered by media in 7 countries.
A monumental project to connect Japan and Taiwan across generations.
16 locations simultaneously, ~250 participants. Huge community response.
First Japanese appointed among 24 global ambassadors for the app with 160M worldwide users.
Everything started here. Drew "LOVE" across Nishinomiya city on Valentine's Day.
GET IN TOUCH
Event planning, media appearances, collaboration — reach out anytime.