Last Saturday I went with friends from Tokyo to Sanuki Mannou Park in Kagawa Prefecture to see a breathtaking winter light show. I had expected only a few scattered displays, but as soon as we stepped through the gate we were met by a dazzling sea of LED lights that turned the whole park into a dreamlike scene. They say the installation used as many as 650,000 bulbs, and the scale left us amazed! This hilly area of about 3.2 square kilometers becomes a place of irresistible, camera-clicking beauty after dark. The stunning illumination is beloved by visitors and, thanks to its unique appeal, earned certification in 2024 as a Japan Night View Heritage Site in the Lighting Nightscape category. In the same year it also took fourth place in the Entertainment category at the International Lighting Design Awards. Facing such a striking winter nightscape, I assumed the entrance fee would be steep. To my surprise, this spectacular winter event is very affordable: children under 15 enter free, adult tickets cost just 450 yen, plus a 300 yen parking fee. Such great value made us exclaim with delight! The lights dominate your view no matter where you walk, so it’s no wonder they have been a winter fixture in Kagawa for twenty years. I’m so grateful to my friend for making it possible to experience this unforgettable show. The displays at Mannou Park may not be as varied or complex as those in big cities, but their ability to seize your attention and immerse you in a vast, romantic sea of lights makes the park an excellent winter destination worth a special trip.

Hakodate's port at night. This beautiful night view gives the impression of a glittering cityscape, but the streets of Hakodate are not so bustling at night, and it has a peaceful charm. Of course, the real "star" of the show in Hakodate is not the port, but the Goryokaku. It feels incredible to find an advanced iteration of the the European star forts perfected under Vauban appearing unexpectedly in northern Japan. Fascinating history!

(2025-11-22) Evening Stroll at Showa Memorial Park in Autumn Showa Memorial Park is exceptionally large for a park in Tokyo. They hold events there from time to time. This autumn features illuminated autumn foliage. They light up the Japanese-style garden area and the Ginkgo Avenue. So I chose a day with a wind speed of 1 m/sec (almost no wind) and went to see it. After learning from the last “Stargazing Stroll,” where I ended up walking a ton, I entered through Nishi-Tachikawa Gate and took the shortest route to the Japanese-style garden inside. I always think this, but unlike Hitachi Seaside Park, this park keeps the usual night lighting during events and doesn’t prepare any extra temporary lights or signs at all (;'∀'). Groups of people walking together could be heard saying things like, “Is this the right path?” “I have no idea where we’re walking.” “Let’s ask a staff member for directions.” “There aren’t any staff.” Showa Memorial Park, if you run events, could you pay a little more attention? Anyway, I finally managed to reach the garden. Inside the garden, the rule is “only one monopod allowed except in the tripod-permitted area,” so I wandered around shooting with a monopod and then set up in the tripod area to take photos. The garden pond was almost perfectly still, so I could capture reflections, but... every gazebo was packed with people to the brim (;'∀'). You didn’t even need to zoom in to see how the atmosphere was ruined, lol. Still, it was beautiful nonetheless (●´ω｀●)

[Notice: Applications Open for Isehara Ooyama Sky Lanterns] We have opened applications for the Ooyama Sky Lanterns, an event where participants release lanterns bearing their wishes into the sky from the grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine, located midway up Ooyama at about 700 meters above sea level. Against a backdrop of breathtaking night views, sky lanterns carrying heartfelt wishes will rise into Ooyama’s night sky, creating a magical scene. Come and experience this enchanting moment this winter. Event Date and Time Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Saturday, January 24, 2026 Launch Time Scheduled for 5:30 PM Location Grounds of Oyama Afuri Shrine Lower Shrine For application details, deadlines, and other information, please see the official tourism association page. https://isehara-kanko.com/osl2025/...

Sorry to keep you waiting! We are pleased to announce that the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival Held in date of 2026 has been decided. 【2026 (Reiwa 8) Held in Atami Marine Fireworks Festival】 4/26(Sun) 5/24(Sun) 7/20 (Mon), 7/26 (Sun) 8/5 (Water), 8/9 (Sun), 8/18 (Tue), 8/24 (Mon) 9/13(Sun) 10/12 (Mon), 10/25 (Sun) 11/8 (Sun), 11/23 (Mon) 12/6 (Sun), 12/25 (Fri) Time/20:20~20:40 (July and August 20:15~20:40) Venue: Atami Bay *Held rain or shine *The above dates and times are Information as of October 27, 2025. Please be sure to check the following page for the latest information. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8...

I want to enter a photo contest and this is my first posted! Oishi Park on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi is the best time to visit kochia, so I went to Yamanashi Prefecture. On this day, there was a time when the moon did not rise, so I thought that I would Squid to take a picture with the starry sky, but unfortunately it was forecast to be cloudy on the day. After slowly taking a dip in the Hot Spring with a disappointing feeling, I suddenly went outside and looked up at the sky, and it was sunny! I suppressed my feeling of impatience and headed to Oishi Park by Car and was able to take a picture. The contrast between the cap clouds over Mt. Mount Fuji, the clouds reflected by the town lights, and the pleasant starry sky creates a good atmosphere, and as a result, it became a very favorite piece of the seasonal scenery and coincidence.

Cruising through Dotonbori at night was the highlight of my first trip to Japan.

I went to Beppu Hot Spring in Oita Prefecture In Beppu, hot water rises from all over the place (from the garden of a private house) It also has the Tenowa Hot Spring "Hell Tour", and there are especially many hot springs I and the "Yukemuri Observation decks" to see this scenery, and I took a night view from there I was able to see a very fantastic scenery On this day, Typhoons No. 22 and No. 23 were grazing the Japan, and we had to cancel our trip from Tokyo Squid last minute

Happo Pond in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. I wanted to see the moonlit view of the three mountains of Hakuba reflected in Happo Pond, so I visited by night hike on a night when the moon was out and there was no wind. The view of Mt. Hakuba, Mt. Tsurushi, and Mt. Hakuba reflected in the Happo Pond is the best.

I am a volunteer at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. I made friends through volunteering. On the 100th day of his visit, his friend decided to take a picture with the people he met through the Expo! The moon was very beautiful on such an anniversary, and it was one of the photos I took with the camera. The two of them illuminated by the moon with a large roof ring were even more wonderful, and I was happy to be able to take such a photo on a memorable day. I met many people through the Expo, and every time I went, I felt like I was traveling and had a good time. I am grateful for the wonderful encounter. Thank you for the expo (#^.^#)

A flyer for the "Light Wave Project in Water Beach" Held in at Water Beach on September 27 (Sat) ~ 29 (Mon) has arrived! !! Events will be held at night, so please watch your step. Outline of Noh and Kyogen Light Wave Project in Water Beach (Date) 2025 (Reiwa 7) September 27 (Sat) ~ 29 (Mon) (Time) 17:00~21:00 (Sunset 17:46) (Venue) Shoishohama Beach in front of Car No. 2 (Light colors the beach at about 200m) Light up at the edge of the waves with special lighting "Hololight". The blue light plays with the waves, creating a one-of-a-kind and fantastic scene. Please enjoy to your heart's content the exquisite mindfulness experience of light and waves that can only be experienced at Water Beach this autumn. * Due to unavoidable circumstances such as sudden stormy weather, it may be canceled without notice. In case of cancellation, we will notify you on the town Home page. Contact us Mihama Town Tourism Attraction Division TEL：0770-32-6705 MAIL:kanko@town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp https://www.town.fukui-mihama.lg.jp/soshiki/11/14780.html...

First trip with my best friend*⋆︎ ✈ In the summer of my second year of high school, I traveled 🎶 with enthusiasm because I was a student taking the entrance exam next year After the sun went down, I went to Light up the former palace Nijo Castle! It's too ✨️ beautiful everywhere you look, especially the Garden! It was ♡ a night full of moments when I thought, "I'm glad I was born in Japan."

Take a boat ride at night. I took a picture in a place where the buildings of Tokyo and the Sky Tree are located.　　Each light was cool in the dark.

🚢 Departure and arrival at Sakai Old Port! Go by Myaku Myaku Yumeshima Light up & Sakai Factory Night View Roux ✨ 🗓️ In 2025, a special operation limited to only 4 flights! September 19 (Fri), September 20 (Sat) October 3 (Fri), October 4 (Sat) Would you like to see the night view from the sea? 🌉 🏭 In addition to the scenery of Sakai Old Port at night and the night view of the Sakai Factory, it is a 90-minute Roux experience 🤩 where you can Fun Osaka Bay and the Light up of Yumeshima, which is the venue of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, from the sea ⚓️distance 17:45 📍 Meet at Sakai Old Port temporary floating pier and embarkation 18:00 Departure 🛥️ Night view tour Roux (about 90 minutes) Osaka-Kansai Expo venue Light up distant view ~ Sakai Factory night view 🎇 19:30 After returning to the temporary floating pier of Sakai Old Port, disembark and dismiss 👋 🎟️ Embarkation Fee 【💻 Advance reservation (WEB reservation only)】 Adult (junior high school students and older): 4,500 yen, Children (4 years old ~ elementary school students): 4,000 yen [💰 Same-day reception (cash only)] Adult (junior high school students and older): 5,000 yen, Children (4 years old ~ elementary school students): 4,500 yen 🔍 For details and application, search for "Go by Myakumyaku Yumeshima Light up & Sakai Factory Night View Roux"! 🔗 https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/tourism/detail/198...

This is one photo taken of the explosion on Inage Coast. The sunset is beautiful, so it will be my favorite shooting Spot, but especially on this day I was able to take a beautiful sunset. I watched the sunset until the sun went down and left it in my memory.

This is a low-angle night view photo taken from the front of Tokyo Tower. I took a long exposure of 20 seconds so that the lights and brake lights of the cars could leave a beautiful afterimage. The lens is Z14-30f/4S. Since it is a wide angle, I was able to see the whole thing even from directly under the tower.

I took a picture of the Light up Diamond Veil of Tokyo Tower from the Tsukiji Bridge. I'm shooting with a telephoto lens in a long second of 20 seconds. The moment when I switched from the regular white orange Light up to this diamond veil color was cool and emotionally beautiful.

This is one of the photos at the 2025 Summer Festival in Ueno Grace Park. Now the lotus flowers in the pond are in full bloom and the flowers are closed because it is nighttime, but I thought that the buds slightly illuminated by the yagura lighting specially set up for Appreciation were also beautiful. The sleeping lotus leaves and buds are in the foreground, and the Temple in the back is the main subject. Summary it into a summery night view photo.

This is a photo of Tokyo Tower seen from the Tsukiji Bridge. The blue-white Light up bridge and the illuminations of Tokyo Tower are very cool. The bridge shakes quite a bit when big trucks come and go outbound, so aim for the interval when no cars come It was taken with a long exposure. This photo was taken with a wide-angle zoom lens of 30mm, but next time I would like to aim with a little more telephoto.

Held in again this year! Notice 🎇 of Sakai Oyu Night Market and fireworks 📣 Quanzhou Dream Fireworks in Sakai Daiyu Night Market Tickets are now on sale! 🎇 Continuing from last year, "Senshu Dream Fireworks in Sakai Daiyu Night Market" will be held in on Saturday, July 26th! Let's 🌊🎇 enjoy the star mine that launches at close range, the various effects of gimmick fireworks, and the beautiful fireworks that color the sea surface 🎟️ For ticket purchases Please check the notice of "Sakai Tourist Guide HP". 🏢 Paper ticket sales: Sakai Higashi Tourist Information Center, Sakai Station Tourist Information Center Inquiries about fireworks 📞 :06-4708-6658 (Weekdays:11:00-18:00) 🔎 For more information on the Sakai Fish Night Market, please visit the official website "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time:11:00~21:30 "Quanzhou Dream Fireworks Scorching Hanabe 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26, 2025 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Open: 16:30~ / Start: 20:20~ / End 20:50 (tentative)

📣 Held in again this year! Notice 🎇 of Sakai Oyu Night Market and fireworks What is Sakai Fish Night Market? A fish market and festival held at the end of ✨ July every year at Ohama Park in 📍 Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture It is said to have originated in the Kamakura period, and has become 🎐 a summer tradition in Sakai, which boasts a history of about 700 years 🐡 The main attraction is the exciting fish auction held at night! Other, night shops and corporate PR booths were also exhibited. It is a historical festival that is ♪ closely related to local residents Held in this year on Saturday, July 26th! Continuing from last year, there will also be 🎇 Ocean launch fireworks Enjoy the beautiful fireworks that color the seaside! Don't miss our annual summer Events! We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉 "Sakai Great Fish Night Market" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Ohama Park ⏰ Time:11:00~21:30 "Quanzhou Dream Fireworks Scorching Hanabe 7 I Love Sakai" 🗓️ Held in: Saturday, July 26 📍 Venue: Sakai Old Port ⏰ Open: 16:30~ / Start: 20:20~ / End 20:50 (tentative) 🔎 For details, please visit the official website of the Sakai Tourist Guide website

In early summer, Toma Komaki is often covered with thick fog. Although it is inconvenient due to poor visibility and difficulty drying laundry, you can see a fantastic scenery where the night lights appear dimly hazy.

(2025-06-07) Osaka Expo Night View I went to the Osaka Expo Night View Shooting Bullet Tour A unique project to take only the night view and turn around without entering the expo venue w And with m(__)m a friend's drive I was in a bad physical condition that I couldn't stop coughing, but it was a project that had already been postponed for a week, and the weather forecast for the next week (that is, this week) was not good, so I decided to go 09:00: Pick up and depart from Tokyo 16:30: Arrival at Sakishima Cosmo Tower 19:00: Shooting starts around sunset 20:30: Start walking Transportation for THE JEWELRY Light up photo shoot 22:30: Start of return to Tokyo 05:30: Return home The Sakishima Cosmo Tower, the shooting point, is a skyscraper that houses the Osaka Prefectural Government Building, and the ground part was built as a mall, and it was intended to be a lively place for shoppers, but now it and like a ruin. The observation floor on the top floor was not very Famous, or the Access was very bad Squid so it could be said that it was a rattle, so after setting up a tripod and preparing for shooting, I had enough room to leave my equipment and wander around and floor

The rainy sky was just right, so I took a picture aiming for the reflection of the water pool at Tokyo Station before the rain stopped. I shot it from various angles, and this one was the best. Tokyo Station on a rainy night is really beautiful.

It was already 5 o'clock on the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Toyama that day, the weather was very good like going to shoot the sunset, the first time I arrived in Toyama, I was attracted by the train next to the station and decided to sit over, but because the first time I got on the train, I found that I was sitting in the opposite direction, and it was almost dark when I turned back to the station, and I was afraid that I would take the wrong seat again and decided to use it, and after walking for about 10 minutes, I finally caught the beautiful blue hour, and pressed the shutter under the breeze of the spring evening to record this beautiful moment.

I went to Yatsushiro hometown Park in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture to take pictures of Koshu silkworms and cherry blossoms, and the whole city was Festival Spring Township peach Minamoto, and the bamboo was being baked. The collaboration with cherry blossoms was very beautiful.

This is a night view of Rainbow Yellowtail taken from Toyosu Gururi Park. I took a picture with the image of the lights of the bridge reflecting beautifully on the sea

This is one of the photos at the Ashikaga Flower Park night club. I went to see the Light up at night for the first time. It seems to be open until 21 o'clock. I stayed until the end, but I was surprised by the number of people. Light up wisteria flowers are also beautiful.

This is one of the photos when I went to Yokohama Yamashita Park. I walked from Yamashita Park in the direction of Minato Mirai and took a picture of the Red Brick Warehouse that I could see from around the pier because it looked very beautiful. Gari reflects beautifully on the surface of the sea with the reflexion effect. It was an atmospheric night view.

This is one of the night views of Rainbow Yellowtail from Daiba Park. It was the middle of winter in December, so I took a picture alone in an empty park. Houseboats often pass by, so wait for the moment so that the boat is not reflected I persisted and filmed. On the right, accent with the orange shining Tokyo Tower Rainbow yellowtail is the subject. So that the night lights of bridges and cities can be reflected on the surface of the water to reflect beautiful reflections I cut it out with a long exposure. This place is also my favorite location, and I often visit and take pictures by myself.