Autumn leaves illuminated at Shukkei-en Garden
As part of Shukkei-en Garden’s annual “Momiji Matsuri” its maple trees with their red leaves will be lit up until
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Illuminations
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
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Winter Illuminations in Hiroshima
Large scale illuminations have become a new winter tradition in Japan. Held all over the country, they certainly brighten up
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Onomichi Akari Matsuri
On an autumn evening every October, people flock to Onomichi to wander its picturesque streets decorated with thousands of candles.
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Christmas Illuminations at Hiroshima Botanical Gardens
The annual “Flower and Light Pageant” illuminations at Hiroshima City Botanical Gardens are some the most Christmassy in the area.
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Hiroshima’s Christmas Tram
Local transport company Hiroden runs a decorated tram through the city in the run up to Christmas every year.
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A-bomb Dome Illuminations
Trees around the A-bomb Dome are decorated with strings of blue LEDs and orizuru peace crane decorations until February 5.
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Okayama’s Korakuen Garden Illuminations
Candles and LEDs create “Spring of fantasy garden” in one of Japan’s most famous gardens. Projection mapping, sake bar, cafe
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Shima Akari Miyajima Illuminations
The island of Miyajima is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year and any time of
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Bihoku Hillside Park Winter Illuminations
With a total of around 700,000 colorful LEDs lighting up the natural setting of the expansive Bihoku Hillside Park in
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Hiroshima Dreamination
Kiddie and couples’ delight or a triumph of tack over taste? Join the crowds and you be the judge.
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