An expression of solidarity and prayer for peace In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kyoto, a sister city of Kyiv, lit up the World…

Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) explores Kyoto and its surrounding areas, often capturing stunning seasonal scenery of shrines and temples that sometimes looks straight out of…

Located in Kagawa’s Takamatsu city, Ritsurin Garden is one of Japan’s oldest and largest strolling gardens. Lying in a former river bed, the garden was…

Annually in Japan, from late autumn to February, we can enjoy delightful sceneries given by the winter lights all over Japan. One event that takes…

As we introduced before in grape Japan, the Kominato Line (operated by the Kominato Railway Company) in the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture is one…

With the most number of light bulbs at a winter light display, this year’s illumination event at Yomiuri Land – Jewellumination – is a big…

Halloween has come to an end and all things spooktacular are beginning to bow down to the season of mulled wine, mince pies and merriment….

Nijō Castle is holding a light-up festival during the cooler evenings of summer 2020. The world heritage site will hold the “Nijō Castle x Naked…

For most people who enjoy cherry blossoms, the time to look forward to is late March and April. With the mild temperatures this winter, the…

If you were looking for a place that makes winter illuminations more scenic than they already are, Tochigi prefecture’s Nasu Rindo Lake View park might…

Photo Credit: Connie Sceaphierde Each year, during December the streets of Kōbe are lit up in an illumination that is made to pull on your…

It is almost time for Christmas, one of the most exciting events during the year, so we prepared a list of recommended spots if you…

Many people are excited for the winter holidays and winter illuminations are one of the reasons, too. The shining lights that guide us through the…

Christmas is around the corner and although you would think it’s a national holiday in Japan, it isn’t. Everywhere you go there’s Christmas music playing,…

The Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park is located in Namegawa, Saitama Prefecture, on the Hiki Hills (Hiki Kyuryo) and it covers a large area of…