By / MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Department, reported and compiled by Liao Qiyu

The Sapporo White Illuminations originally began in 1981, making it Japan’s first light tree festival. Approaching its 34th year, it started with just 1,000 bulbs and has now expanded to a magnificent scale of 400,000 light balls, making winter in Sapporo dazzling and colorful.

400,000 bulbs decorate Sapporo’s vibrant winter nights. (Image source / camerashowdown)

Sapporo’s winter streets are filled with festive atmosphere. (Image source / welcome.city.sapporo)

The 34th Sapporo White Illuminations kicked off on November 21.At the Odori Park venue, light art featuring symbols of the universe and Christmas shines brilliantly. The area around Sapporo Station Street takes on a dreamy ambiance. Additionally, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Sapporo and Munich, Germany, since 2002, various stalls offering Christmas goods, mulled wine, and German cuisine have appeared near the main stage at Odori Park just before Christmas. Original mugs with unique designs each year are also on sale. A live music stage will feature concerts, and lucky visitors might even receive gifts from Santa Claus.

The Munich Market creates a European Christmas atmosphere. (Image source / tourismbuilder)

Sapporo White Illuminations continue to shine brilliantly. (Image source / activity.jp)

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34th Sapporo White Illuminations

Illumination Hours: 16:30 - 22:00 (extended to 24:00 from December 20 - 25)

Odori Park Venue: November 21, 2014 – December 25, 2014

Station Street Venue: November 21, 2014 – February 11, 2015

South 1st Avenue Venue: November 21, 2014 – February 14, 2015

Tokyo Skytree Embarks on a Dreamy Christmas – Winter Illuminations Begin in Splendor!

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