By / MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
Every winter, as temperatures plummet, romantic and dazzling lights illuminate various parts of Japan, adding a touch of warmth to the cold winter nights. Osaka’s popular “Kaiyukan Aquarium” once again holds a “Winter Light Exhibition” in front of the aquarium, complete with an adorable parade of waddling penguins.
Every winter, as temperatures plummet, romantic and dazzling lights illuminate various parts of Japan, adding a touch of warmth to the cold winter nights. Osaka’s popular “Kaiyukan Aquarium” once again holds a “Winter Light Exhibition” in front of the aquarium, complete with an adorable parade of waddling penguins.
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Osaka Kaiyukan creates a million-light spectacle, crafting a land-based ocean world. (Image source / kaiyukan)
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Countless lights come together to form a blue ocean, shimmering romantically at night. (Image source / kaiyukan)
This year, Kaiyukan has used 1.2 million bulbs to create a giant blue whale leaping out of the sea. The light display also flashes in sync with music every half hour, presenting an ever-changing land-based ocean world — the largest-scale display in recent years. In addition, from Christmas through January 15th of the following year, the aquarium is hosting a penguin parade where cute penguins waddle outside their habitat to meet visitors up close and celebrate the winter season.
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A giant blue whale leaps from the sea of lights. (Image source / Kaiyukan)
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Besides the blue whale, other sea creatures also swim along together. (Image source / Kaiyukan)
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The adorable penguin parade lets the public get up close to the penguins. (Image source / Kaiyukan)
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