TL;DR
- The Wakana Yamazaki Mural is in the Shimanoyama region, in the Narai-juku area to the west of the region.
- It is painted on the side of a white building on the southernmost road in the neighbourhood, near a grassy field.
- The mural is pink and purple in colour — easy to spot once you are on the right street.
- Photograph it using Photo Mode to earn 100 Discover Japan Points.
- Access Photo Mode via Creative Hub in the menu, or press Up on the D-Pad as a shortcut.
- It is one of 8 artist murals hidden across Japan — all part of the Discover Japan Photography Collection.
What Is the Wakana Yamazaki Mural in Forza Horizon 6?
In Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games partnered with nine real Japanese artists to place original murals across the game’s recreation of Japan. Each mural is an authentic, newly created artwork inspired by the culture and landscape of the region where it appears. One of those murals belongs to Wakana Yamazaki — a Tokyo-based illustrator known for her vibrant colours, humorous characters, and warmly playful visual storytelling.
Yamazaki graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School in Tokyo and is a member of the Tokyo Illustrators Society. Her signature method involves hand-drawing characters in ballpoint pen, then scanning the linework and adding rich colour digitally in Photoshop. The result blends the warmth of analogue drawing with vivid digital colour — a style that is instantly recognisable for its expressive characters and bold, joyful energy.
In Forza Horizon 6, her mural adds a character-driven, narrative layer to the Shimanoyama region. Rather than an abstract or architectural piece, Yamazaki’s work features expressive figures that make the environment feel lived-in — like real people inhabit the world you are driving through. Photographing it earns you 100 Discover Japan Points, contributing to your Stamp progression and all the rewards that come with it.
Wakana Yamazaki Mural Location in Forza Horizon 6
The Wakana Yamazaki Mural is located in the Shimanoyama region, specifically in the Narai-juku area on the western side of the region. Narai-juku is a small, traditional-looking neighbourhood with old buildings lining the roads — a fitting canvas for an illustrator whose work blends nostalgia with modern energy.
The mural itself is on the side wall of a white building. You want to be on the southernmost road running through the Narai-juku neighbourhood. That road runs alongside a grassy field — use that as your visual anchor. As you drive along this road, keep your eyes on the buildings to your side. The mural is a bold pink and purple piece facing the street, so it stands out clearly against the white wall once you are on the correct road.
How to Get There
The Narai-juku area sits on the west side of the Shimanoyama region. Here are the most reliable ways to navigate to it:
- If you have unlocked any race events in the Shimanoyama region, fast travel to the nearest one and head west toward the Narai-juku neighbourhood.
- Look for the Narai-juku label on your map — it is a named settlement in the western part of Shimanoyama. The mural is on the buildings along the road on the southern side of that town.
- From the southern edge of the town, take the road that runs along the grassy field at the bottom of the neighbourhood. Drive slowly along this road and the white building with the pink and purple mural will be visible on your left or right depending on your direction of travel.
The Narai-juku area has a few intersecting roads, so if you are struggling, use Drone Mode to fly up and scan the buildings from above. The bright pink and purple colours of the mural make it easy to spot from the air. This is the same trick that works well for Barn Find locations — the drone is one of the most useful tools in the game for tracking down things in tight areas.
How to Photograph the Wakana Yamazaki Mural
Driving past is not enough to register the photograph. You need to actively take a shot in Photo Mode. Here is how:
- Stop your car near the Wakana Yamazaki Mural.
- Press Up on the D-Pad — this is the quickest shortcut straight into Photo Mode without opening any menus.
- Alternatively, open the main menu, go to Creative Hub, and select Photo Mode from the column under Tunes.
- Frame the mural clearly in your shot so the artwork fills the viewfinder.
- Press RB/R1 to take a quick shot, or press A/X for a standard photo.
- If the photo registers correctly, you will receive a notification confirming 100 Discover Japan Points earned.
The journal entry ticks off automatically as soon as the photograph is accepted. You do not need to save or submit it anywhere — it happens instantly when the shot is taken.
For a deeper look at how Photo Mode works and where to find the best photography spots across the whole map, the Forza Horizon 6 Photo Mode Guide covers all 26 Discover Japan Photography locations alongside tips for getting the best shots.
Why These 100 Points Matter
Every mural photograph gives you 100 Discover Japan Points. These stack toward your Discover Japan Stamps, which are the progression system behind some of the game’s best hidden rewards. There are 7 stamp tiers — from Yellow (Visitor) all the way up to Gold (Master Explorer).
Reaching higher stamp tiers unlocks:
- Barn Find rumors — New barn locations appear on your map with each stamp tier, giving you access to rare hidden cars to restore and drive. The full guide to all 15 is in the Barn Find Locations guide.
- New Player Houses — Each tier unlocks additional houses to purchase, each offering its own bonus perks to help your progression.
- Master Explorer achievement — Reaching the Gold stamp completes the Master Explorer challenge.
- Toyota Chaser V — Completing the entire Photography category in the Discover Japan journal rewards you with this car. Every mural photograph brings you one step closer.
If you are grinding Discover Japan Points efficiently, murals are one of the easiest sources. You drive to the location once, spend a few seconds in Photo Mode, and walk away with 100 points. Pair mural hunting with Touge Battle wins and Street Race completions for the fastest route to the Gold stamp.
About Wakana Yamazaki – The Artist Behind the Mural
The illustrator behind this mural is Wakana Yamazaki (山崎 若菜) — a Tokyo-based artist represented by the creative agency ATRBUTE. She graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School and is a member of the Tokyo Illustrators Society.
Her work covers a wide range of commercial and creative projects: advertising, apparel, comics, animation, and toy design, both in Japan and internationally. She is known for her vibrant colour palette, humorous characters, and immediately recognisable visual energy. Her process starts with hand-drawn ballpoint pen linework, which she then scans and colours digitally — a hybrid method that gives her illustrations both the organic warmth of hand drawing and the precision of digital colour.
Playground Games described Wakana Yamazaki as bringing a character-driven perspective to the FH6 mural project, drawing on her experience in visual storytelling to create expressive figures that give each region a human identity. Her contribution to Forza Horizon 6 sits alongside works by eight other Japanese artists — including Dragon76, Kazuhisa Uragami, Lady Aiko, Naoshi, Kenji Iwasaki, Okuyama Taiki, Tatsuro Kiuchi, and Inko Ai Takita.
Together these nine artists turned the game’s map into something closer to a living outdoor gallery — each mural rooted in the specific region and cultural history of the area where it appears.
All 8 Mural Locations in Forza Horizon 6
There are 8 artist murals in total to photograph for the Discover Japan Photography Collection. None of them appear on your map automatically — you need to know where to look. Here is a complete list to help you find all of them in one session:
- Wakana Yamazaki Mural – Shimanoyama region, Narai-juku area on the west side. On the wall of a white building on the southernmost road near a grassy field. Pink and purple mural.
- Dragon 76 Mural – North side of the Minamino region, near the Hokubu border. On a white house facing north, west of the Shirakawa Curves Drift Zone. See the full Dragon 76 Mural location guide.
- Kazuhisa Mural – Sotoyama region, on a building between the mountain slopes and Sotoyama Ski Resort.
- Kenji Iwasaki Mural – Near the top of the Ohtani region, on the wall of a building beside red electricity pylons.
- Lady Aiko Mural – Northwest of Tokyo City, near the baseball field close to a Food Delivery job area. Tricky because Tokyo City is dense with buildings.
- Tatsuro Kiuchi Mural – Shimanoyama region, on a building below the radio tower.
- Naoshi Mural – Near the top of Tokyo City, just north of the Tokyo City Food Delivery mission area.
- Rural Mural (Hokubu) – Small town in the middle of the Hokubu region, south of the Tall Trees Speed Zone. On the side of a building — easy to drive past.
Photographing all 8 clears the mural section of your journal and is one of the most satisfying routes through the Photography collection. Plan a sweep through each region, hit every mural, and the Discover Japan Points stack up quickly.
Tips for Efficient Photography Collecting
- Use the D-Pad shortcut. Pressing Up on the D-Pad enters Photo Mode instantly from anywhere. You do not need to fully stop — slow down, point your camera at the mural, and snap. It is fast.
- Combine mural hunts with other activities. When you are in the Shimanoyama region for the Wakana Yamazaki Mural, also grab the Tatsuro Kiuchi Mural nearby. Two murals, one trip to the region.
- Use Drone Mode to scan. If you cannot spot a mural on foot or in your car, switch to Drone Mode and fly above the area. Bold colours are easy to identify from the air.
- Check the journal for your progress. Go to Campaign Menu > Collection Journal > Discover Japan to see which photography spots you have left and what your current stamp level is.
For everything else tied to Discover Japan progression, the Beginners Guide from Tourist to Legend covers the full progression system from the ground up, and the Seasonal Events and Festival Playlist Guide helps you plan around weekly event rewards.
Quick Summary
- The Wakana Yamazaki Mural is in the Narai-juku area on the west side of the Shimanoyama region.
- Look for a white building on the southernmost road near a grassy field. The mural is pink and purple.
- Press Up on D-Pad to enter Photo Mode quickly. Press RB/R1 or A/X to take the shot.
- Earns 100 Discover Japan Points — contributes to Barn Find unlocks, Player Houses, and the Toyota Chaser V reward car.
More Forza Horizon 6 Guides
Working through the Discover Japan journal? These guides will help alongside this one:
- Dragon 76 Mural Location
- Barn Find Locations – All 15 Hidden Cars
- Nissan Safari Turbo Treasure Car Location
- Lancia Stratos Treasure Car Location
- How to Earn Credits Fast
- How to Sell Cars – Auction House Guide
- Best Starter Cars to Buy First
- Japan Map Guide – All Regions and Landmarks
- Full Soundtrack List – Every FH6 Song
Forza Horizon 6 is available now on Steam for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and coming soon to PlayStation. Visit forza.net for the latest news.
