In 2010, Japanese artist Yasushi Takahashi, known in the art world as “Yassan,” took the road less traveled—literally—to execute what might be the most ambitious and heartfelt marriage proposal ever. Quitting his day job to chase this wild, creative dream, Yassan ventured across the vast landscapes of Japan, meticulously plotting a journey that would not only seek to win his girlfriend’s heart but also etch their love story onto the world map itself.

Armed with nothing more than a GPS device, Yassan’s odyssey spanned over 7,000 kilometers, tracing the words “MARRY ME” across the map of Japan. This proposal was a monumental GPS drawing that turned mountains, rivers, and city streets into the canvas for his romantic vision. It was a statement reaching out with love and devotion, both  to his partner and his creative practice, pushing the boundaries of traditional art into the realm of legendary.

Prior to his record-breaking creation, Yassan had already carved a niche for himself in the world of GPS art—a blend of performance, hiking, and digital wizardry where artists create large-scale geographical masterpieces that can only be appreciated from a bird’s eye view. It’s art that literally moves, weaving through the geographical tapestry of a country to bring a vision to life. His works, which often highlighted cultural and historical icons, had drawn nods in artistic circles, but with his “MARRY ME” project, Yassan launched his craft into the mainstream.

Yassan didn’t just step outside the box; he absolutley smashed it, shattering expectations and setting a new standard as he landed himself in the Guinness Book of Records. The sheer scale and audacity of the project caught the eye of tech giants and art enthusiasts alike, earning a spot in Google Earth’s “Voyager” series, which showcased his route in a tribute to the fusion of technology and personal narrative. It’s a fusion of art,& technology, of romance on a massive scale, turning an entire country into a canvas, of showing that love and art know no bounds. His work visually depicting just how far a man will go….all for the love… of a woman.