With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building joins iconic skyline spires in Star-Spangled Banner-style welcome.
Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.
One of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens gets even more beautiful with special ume illumination event.
Beautiful Naked digital art event comes to Kyoto’s Nijo Castle after dark (contains no nudity)【Pics】
As the sun goes down, the lights go on for an amazing illumination of Kyoto’s 345-year-old castle and its fall-color gardens.
There’s never a bad time to take a look at the Crow Castle, but this winter is an especially good one.
One of Japan’s top three illumination parks in the Kanto region is going to get even better this year!
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