Extravagant winter light shows have been gaining popularity in Japan in recent years. Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki is known for having a robot hotel as well as over-the-top illuminations.
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Huis Ten Bosch —
The entire park, including the gardens and buildings, is wrapped in millions of light bulbs.
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Technicolor river —
There's a neon boat that rides over Technicolor water. A 3D mapping show is also a big hit.
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Huis Ten Bosch —
For more old-school thrills, there's also the illuminated bungee jump.
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Toki No Sumika —
Toki No Sumika hosts the largest light show in Shizuoka Prefecture. It has a 450-meter twinkling tunnel and many bright sculptures.
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Blinding sparkles —
Sunglasses might be needed when walking through this tunnel.
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Kyoto Illumiere —
The Kyoto Illumiere, set near a mountain and surrounded by gorgeous nature, features a field of bright lights highlighted by the event's glowing centerpiece, a towering blue-hued tree.
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Short but sweet —
One of the highlights is the projection mapping show that runs four times a night. The brief-but-beautiful set replicates the the northern lights.
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Abeno Tennoji llluminage —
The Abeno Tennoji Illuminage's theme for this winter is "illumination zoo," housing glowing animals from panda bears to giraffes.
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Centennial zoo —
The zoo is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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Tokyo German Village —
One of the finest winter illuminations in Japan's capital can be found in a place pretending to be another country altogether -- Tokyo German Village.
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Ground murals —
Intricate, field-sized portraits constructed out of lights are a main highlight in the park.
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Kobe Illuminage —
To access the main area of Kobe Luminarie, one has to walk through a signature light tunnel.
