These travels were a source of inspiration. Bernard Buffet painted places that fascinated him, such as New York, where the verticality echoed the geometric lines that structured his works.

However, it was with Japan that Bernard Buffet felt the deepest connection. Japanese culture deeply influenced his imagination. Over the years, the Land of the Rising Sun became a second home for the painter, to the point that his only and final wish was to rest for eternity in the gardens of his museum.