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Japan summer illumination events

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, Fukuoka Tower began its "Sunflower Illumination" display, a nightly light show running until late August, while Matsuyama Castle opened two historic turrets for limited evening exhibitions as part of a heritage lighting program. By early August, the focus shifted to traditional shrine festivals: on 8 August, Futchi Rokusho Asama Shrine in Fuji City staged a wind‑chime lighting and calligraphy performance, and nearby Kyuizu Shrine in Saitama held a one‑night "Yoi Miya" festival featuring illuminated wind chimes, mist effects, live music, and food stalls. The sequence shows a progression from large‑scale urban and historic site illuminations to smaller, community‑based shrine celebrations within the same summer season.

Entities

Fuji City · Futchi Rokusho Asama Shrine · Miyakubo Chou · U‑DISQO · Kyuizu Shrine

Timeline

23 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Futchi Rokusho Asama Shrine holds special wind‑chime lighting Aug 8, 2026
On Aug 8, 2026, Futchi Rokusho Asama Shrine in Fuji City will feature a special wind‑chime lighting and calligraphy show, while Kyuizu Shrine in Saitama’s Iwatsuki Ward hosts a one‑night wind‑chime and mist‑lit
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Japanese Cities Launch Summer Attractions at Fukuoka Tower and Matsuyama Castle
Fukuoka Tower’s new Sunflower Illumination runs July 14‑Aug 23, 2026, with free night views and postcard giveaways. Matsuyama Castle’s historic turrets open for special evening tours on Aug 8 and 14 after a day

Sources

fuji-fujinomiya.goguynet.jp · kurume.goguynet.jp · otaru-journal.com · saitamaminuma-iwatsuki.goguynet.jp