Start making memories at year-end and New Year events in Kanagawa Prefecture

Christmas illuminations, a winter tradition

It is held in various places every year, so many people may be wondering where to go this year. Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many spectacular illumination locations. At this point, it might be a good idea to go around them all.

Smart Illumination Yokohama 2016

SMART ILLUMINATION YOKOHAMA 2015 (Photo: Hideo Mori)

``Smart Illumination Yokohama'', which started as a ``Night View Development Project'' in 2011, has become a well-known art event in the Yokohama waterfront area. Domestic and international artists, designers, universities, and citizens will gather to create a variety of expressions under the theme of "illumination." It is also a trade fair where so-called "energy-saving" technologies such as LEDs and phosphorescent paints are introduced in actual cities.

The concept of the event is ``a new era of illumination proposed from Yokohama, the environmentally friendly city of the future.''
However, you can still enjoy it without thinking too formally. In addition to illuminations, there are many events only available during this period, including hands-on events that children can participate in, light art, various performances, and installations! It will make Yokohama's ``Festival of Lights'' a lot of fun.

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・power of will! final shooting! // power of will! Final eruption!
Artist: Lu Yang (Shanghai, China/Zou-no-hana Park)

A balloon work imitating the artist's own "face" that appears in Zou-no-hana Park.

・Otoiro of light
Ayumi Tsuchiya/Elephant Park

A glass harp that you can compose and play. A variety of melodies are created using seven colors and a transparent sound-erasing board.

・A tea party “The light in rear window”
Soseki Tokunaga + Junichi Kusaka

A tea ceremony in collaboration with Urasenke tea ceremony associate professor Souyu Tokunaga and Junichi Kusaka. A magical light tea ceremony will be held in the show window of Zou-no-hana Terrace in a special setting for one night only. (Participation fee: 1,500 yen to participate in the tea ceremony, advance reservation required) *Held only on November 4th

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The colorful illuminations twinkling in the cool air are sure to leave a lasting impression on your mind with their vividness.
Whether you're an annual attendee or a first-timer, please come and visit us at least once.

The Little Prince Museum Romantic Starry Night

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"The Little Prince Museum Hakone Saint-Exupéry" is the only museum in the world based on Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece "The Little Prince," which is loved all over the world. It is a popular spot in Hakone that even people from overseas visit.
It is a relaxing museum that welcomes you with gardens and cityscapes created in the image of 20th century France, where the author is associated, as well as seasonal flowers, but it becomes even more romantic at this time of year! The city is decorated with Christmas decorations and illuminations, making it the most colorful season of the year. The atmosphere will make you feel as if you have wandered into Christmas in Europe, transporting you to another world.

During the event, projection mapping will also be held from 5pm. Just imagining the world of ``The Little Prince'' that fills the garden will make your heart flutter.

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<Workshop Let's make a snow globe! ＞

The workshop where you can make your own snow globe is a very popular event that is fully booked every time! It seems that a new design has been added this year, so even those who have experienced it once will want to give it a try. It seems that the snow globe that encloses the world of ``The Little Prince'' can be easily made using scissors and glue. Why not try participating with your parents, children, and friends?

Date: November 26th (Sat) - December 25th (Sun), 2016
*Held only on Saturdays and Sundays during the above period. However, it will be held on 12/23 (Friday/Holiday)
Reception hours…10:00-11:00, 13:30-14:30
Venue: Cafe Le Saint-Germain des Pres
Participation fee: 3,000 yen/piece (one group can make one, admission fee not included)
Required time…1.5 hours (estimate)
Reception method: Reservations are given priority. Vacant seats will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For reservations and inquiries…℡0460-86-3700

Enoshima sea candle light up

The famous light-up in Kanagawa Prefecture is the ``Shonan Jewel.'' This is a collective name for three events centered on "Enoshima Sea Candle Light-up", "Enoshima Winter Tulip" and "Light Art produced by MIRROR BOWLER". Its scale and uniqueness make it an overwhelming beauty like no other! In 2012, it was certified as one of the three major illuminations in Kanto, and in 2013 as one of Japan's Night View Heritage Sites.

The first thing that begins in ``Shonan's Jewel'' is the illumination of Enoshima's landmark Sea Candle (observation lighthouse). After that, color and light art events will be held one after another at multiple venues.

The tunnel of light made with 60,000 sparkling crystal beads created at the main venue, Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, is so beautiful that it will leave you speechless. Everyone who sees it agrees that they will lose track of time and be captivated by the overwhelming flood of light.

On the first day, November 26th, a lighting ceremony is held to herald the arrival of the shining season, and Enoshima sparkles like a warm light in the clear air.

Why not visit this year as one of the most romantic spots in Kanto?

Let's go here during the New Year holidays! Recommended events in the prefecture

In addition to illuminations, there are many other fun events! We have gathered information on events that can only be experienced at this time of year, where you can have fun with everyone, solemnly with your family and loved ones, and of course, enjoy alone.

2nd National High School Nihon Odori Street Dance Battle

The second edition of the Street Dance Battle will be held on Nihon Odori Street in front of the Kanagawa Prefectural Office in Naka Ward, Yokohama City, where high school students from all over the country will perform! On this day, the national teams that passed the three regional qualifying rounds of Kanto, Kansai, and Kyushu will compete to become the best in Japan.

A new dance culture will be created by energetic high school dancers from all over the country. We can expect a lot of drama on the day of the finals!

At the competition, in addition to hip-hop, rocking, and popping performances by high school students, there will also be dance performances by the guest judges of the final competition, and events where the entire venue will participate in dancing together, making for a day worth watching. .

The event will be specially broadcast nationwide on J:COM cable TV stations, and
It will also be broadcast on cable TV stations in Kanagawa Prefecture and Dance Channel.

Street dance, which enriches communication with friends and expresses oneself with the whole body, is likely to become an entertainment that will gain more and more attention in the future. Nihon Odori Street is a place where high school students who will carry the future of Japan engage in heated battles. This place may soon become a mecca for the high school dance scene.

High school students create a space! Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Art Link

(C) Hideo Mori

Yokohama's representative tourist spot ``Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse'' A limited-time skating rink that appears outside in winter, its name is ``Art Link in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.'' This skating rink started in 2005, and every year various artists create a space using the skating rink as a canvas to entertain the citizens as a winter event in Yokohama.

This year, the 12th time, this year's artists have been selected from the art club of Kanagawa Prefectural Yokohama Hiranuma High School. Art Link has always provided a place for young artists to flourish, but this is the first time they have been this young! There are 22 members of the Hiranuma High School art club. It is a very active club with many students hoping to go on to art university. In the past, she has won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the National Kimono Design Contest, and her skills are proven.

The theme of the art is "Japan's four seasons." As you skate around the rink, you can enjoy the changing scenery of the seasons. We also include alphabet designs and greetings from various countries so that tourists visiting from overseas can enjoy it as well.

It seems that there were many heated discussions until these themes were decided upon. The art includes hand-drawn parts and enlarged printed parts, but many students said they wanted to draw everything by hand. This is an episode that gives us a glimpse of the rich sensitivity and creative power unique to high school students.

They devoted most of their summer vacation to creating their panels, but there are currently no plans to exhibit them elsewhere, and they can only be seen during this Art Link period.
This is the only season where you can enjoy ``Japan's four seasons'' on the ice colored by high school artists, so you definitely want to go skating!

Kanagawa Prefectural Hall Organ Christmas Concert Virgin Mary and Noel

(C) Satoshi Aoyagi

In European churches during Christmas, there is a tradition of organists performing impromptu performances to entertain the churchgoers. The beautiful melody of the pipe organ becomes even more special when you hear it during the holy Christmas season. At the Prefectural Hall, which has a German-made pipe organ, the Christmas organ concert is very popular every year.

This year's concert will feature a collection of unique and nostalgic melodies with the theme of "The Virgin Mary and Noel." The first half is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, and the second half is "Noel (Christmas Carol)." In addition, familiar songs such as Bach, ``Messiah'', ``Hansel and Gretel'' will be played. In front of the Prefectural Hall is Yamashita Park. Relaxing and enjoying the night view after the concert is also a wonderful way to spend Christmas.

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Hiroko Takahashi organ, Eri Uki soprano, Masaya Fuse tenor

Yokohama Nigiwaiza New Year's Special Selection

Sanyutei Enraku Maggie Shiro

Good luck comes to the laughing gate! Yokohama Nigiwai-za, an entertainment hall in Noge, Yokohama that focuses on rakugo, will hold entertainment events such as manzai, skits, and magic from New Year's Day to the 4th of 2017. Why not have a hearty laugh and welcome a cheerful new year?

Each will be released on November 1st. From veterans to young people, popular clans, and the New Year's lion dance will perform! Before or after New Year's visit. If you have time, have your first laugh at Yokohama Noge!

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On January 2nd, there will be a rakugo and entertainment performance by the Fifth Enraku family! It is a popular performance that attracts a large number of people every year, with a great lineup of performers such as Master Sanyutei Enraku and magician Shiro Maggie.

Recommended year-end souvenirsLet 's ride the big wave next year

Surfing Manju/Japanese Sweets Okuni (Kamakura)

``Okuni'' is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1936 that has been loved by citizens of the ancient capital of Kamakura since ancient times.
All products are carefully handcrafted using carefully selected materials. It is popular for its traditional and elegant taste, and is also used for tea ceremonies at temples.
``Nurami Manju'', which has an impressive unique wrapping paper, was devised by the shop owner whose hobby is surfing. There are two flavors: coffee bean paste and apricot bean paste. It lasts for 4 days, so it's perfect as a souvenir to take home.
Why not try one of these with the hope that you will be able to ride it with confidence even when the big waves come next year?

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Address: 2-2-10 Omachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
TEL: 0467-22-1899
Business hours: 8:30-18:00
Closed: Every Monday
Official website: http://www.ohkuni.com