Takehara Shokei-no-michi Candle Festival

The streets of Takehara’s beautiful Edo period historic preservation district are illuminated by bamboo candles for two nights. Photos from

Onomichi Akari Matsuri

On an autumn evening every October, people flock to Onomichi to wander its picturesque streets decorated with thousands of candles.

Large scale illuminations have become a new winter tradition in Japan. Held all over the country, they certainly brighten up

As part of Shukkei-en Garden’s annual “Momiji Matsuri” its maple trees with their red leaves will be lit up until

The annual “Flower and Light Pageant” illuminations at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens are some the most Christmassy in the area.

Local transport company Hiroden runs a decorated tram through the city in the run up to Christmas every year.

Trees around the A-bomb Dome are decorated with strings of blue LEDs and orizuru peace crane decorations until February 5.

Candles and LEDs create “Spring of fantasy garden” in one of Japan’s most famous gardens. Projection mapping, sake bar, cafe

The island of Miyajima is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year and any time of

With a total of around 700,000 colorful LEDs lighting up the natural setting of the expansive Bihoku Hillside Park in

Kiddie and couples’ delight or a triumph of tack over taste? Join the crowds and you be the judge.

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