Winter holiday celebrations in Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, and As

Major winter illumination and holiday events are scheduled to take place across several Japanese cities.

In Fukuoka, festivities include the ‘LANDIC presents Nakasu Hikari no Advent’ in the Nakasu district, beginning November 2, 2026, and running through January 12, 2027. This event features lighting ceremonies and installations across several areas, including Nakasu Chuo-dori and Meiji-dori. Additionally, a Christmas market featuring European-style huts and seasonal food is set to open at the JR Hakata Station plaza from November 7 to December 25. Other celebrations are planned for Tenjin, Watanabe-dori, Daimyo, Momochihama, and Kokura.

In Osaka, the ‘Lumiere Ribbon Illumination’ will be held at the Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North from November 12 to December 25. The display, themed ‘GIFT’, will utilize 75,000 LED lights and is designed to synchronize with music and window displays using renewable energy.

In Tokyo, Fujikura will host a winter illumination at the Gatharia complex in Koto Ward from November 5, 2024, through February 14, 2027. Themed ‘Wings to the Future’, the display will use approximately 200,000 LEDs to depict birds of light and a 10-meter main tree. Meanwhile, in Hokkaido, Asahikawa will host the ‘Yukinowa Asahikawa’ event from October 30, 2026, to March 22, 2027, featuring approximately 200,000 lights and a 7-meter tall light tower at the station plaza.