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“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” – William Shakesperare, Merchant of Venice. Well, let’s explain it in this way, even a small amount of happiness put the tragedies away! And the hullabaloo regarding the Japanese Light Festival reminds of the quote. When the whole world struggling with various predicaments and it is all helplessly dark, the light festival of Japan during winters are suddenly turning heads of the explorers across the world.
Lights and Festivals go Hand in Hand
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Festivals replete with lights are quite common to the people around the world. According to the convention, light has always played a vital role in celebration. It is an essential part of the festivals around the world as it helps to boost the spirit of the people. And with Christmas coming near, the western countries are all set to shine bright with various decorative lights all over. Japan, interestingly, has an equally sparkling festival every year during winters that is no less charming than the yearly winter illuminations of the western countries. Japan in dark cold winters flicker in hope and beauty with a twinkling network of light bulbs all across the country. Well, if things have already started grabbing your attention then make sure that you don’t miss the radiant parks as you make the list of the places in Japan to visit.
Places in Japan to visit During Light Festival
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Nabana no Sato, located in Mie Prefecture is the most important names on the list. With various designer lights Nabana no Sato light up its stunning park grounds during the annual event. The event could be described as “A Recital of Winter Light Bulbs”, at least that is what the title of the event Toka no Kyoen suggests.
• Three gorgeous displays of Roppongi Hills in Tokyo is the next one you must pay a visit. The lights mainly containing the blue and white bulbs all over the Keyakizaka Street offer an impressive watch. The big Christmas Tree at 66 Plaza in Tokyo is also hugely popular among the visitors.
• The two visually enchanting light and flower walkway festivals in Kyoto popularly known as the Hanatouro during cold nights make Arashiyama district and the Higashiyama district sights of beauty to behold. The interesting thing is that these two festivals use lights traditionally designed and handmade open air lanterns to make the festival even more charming. And it is an added amusement for the visitors from foreign countries.
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• Last but not the least, displays of the Renaissance of Light in Osaka has been a thrilling experience for the visitors. Besides the impressive decoration of fashionable bulbs the holiday celebrations adds exhibition of a stunning tapestry illuminated with light bulbs displayed on the wall of Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library and a musical performance kept to enhance the atmosphere is also commendable.
Rise up to revel with Japan this year. Sparkling bulbs and boisterous crowd thronging the streets and parks of the country will surely offer your eyes a pleasing break from the same old-fashioned winter illuminations every year.
Rise up to revel with Japan this year. Sparkling bulbs and boisterous crowd thronging the streets and parks of the country will surely offer your eyes a pleasing break from the same old-fashioned winter illuminations every year.
