"Wa Illumination 2025" will see approximately 300 Japanese umbrella lanterns lit up along Otemachi Nakadori.
Enjoy a special evening where traditional beauty blends with the cityscape.
01. The fantastical spread of "Japanese lights"
Otemachi Nakadori is decorated with 300 Japanese umbrellas.
Enveloped in the soft light that shines through the washi paper, you will be transported to a fantastical other world where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
We will also have pure white Japanese umbrella lanterns available at Venue, so please put your thoughts and impressions of visiting, your thoughts and dreams for the town, etc. into the Japanese umbrellas!
schedule:
Fri, October 31, 2025, Sat 17:00-21:00
place:
Otemachi Nakadori
*In case of rain* The event will be held in the following two indoor areas
◆ OTEMACHI FINANCIAL CITY Atrium
◆ Otemachi Bldg. North-South Passageway (Atrium)
02. Content that can be enjoyed through experience
We will hold Shops where you can experience the charm of Japanese culture up close.
The content is enjoyable for both adults and children. (Advance registration required)
Shops and Experiences
1) Take photos of the city's autumn night lights, "Wa Illumination"
schedule:
Fri October 31, 2025, 16:40-18:00, capacity 15 people
Application address:
https://dmyphotoarchives2025.peatix.com/
2) Discover Japanese beauty in Otemachi - Learn the essence of traditional performing arts from professionals
schedule:
<Koto>
Sat November 1, 2025 13:30-14:30, 14:45-15:45, 18:30-19:30
<Shamisen>
Sat November 1, 2025 13:30-14:30, 14:45-15:45, 18:30-19:30
<Japanese dance experience>
Sat November 1, 2025 12:30-13:25, 15:50-16:45, 17:30-18:25
*The content is the same for all dates and times.
*Please select your preferred date and time when applying.
Application address:
https://traditional-performing-arts2025.peatix.com/
03. Special performance only on the first day
A Japanese stage performance by "REI" will be held, combining musical performance and dance.
Enjoy a fantastical moment where light and sound resonate together.
schedule:
Fri October 31st, 17:30-17:45, 18:30-18:55
place:
OTEMACHI FINANCIAL CITY Kawabata Greenway side area
04. Commemorative photo printing Service available at Palette Plaza OTEMACHI FINANCIAL CITY store!
One free photo print Service Period the two-day Events on Fri October 31st and Sat November 1st.
Take a photo of your favorite Japanese illumination and take it home as a keepsake!
<Conditions>
・ Wa Illumination Instagram Follow (we will check at the store)
・Images eligible for print Service: Japanese illumination
<Print size>
(1) L 89mm x 127mm
(2) Square 89mm x 89mm
(3) Trading card 89mm x 63mm
(Both can be selected with or without borders)
Service availability date and time:
<This Events is currently being held>
Fri, October 31st, 17:00-20:00 *Store hours are 10:00-20:00
November 1st Sat 12:00-19:30 *Temporary business hours
<After the Event Closed >
November 4th Tue- November 28th Fri Store Opening Hours apply (Instagram)
place:
Palette Plaza OTEMACHI FINANCIAL CITY Store
