By / MOOK Editorial Department
As soon as Japan enters the depths of winter, cities across the country adorn their streets with brilliant lights, filling the urban air with Christmas cheer and the joyful jingling of festive tunes. Although a white Christmas with snowfall is rare in Kyushu, the dazzling lights and festive atmosphere alone are enough to leave you spellbound.
JR Hakata CITY. (Photo provided by Fukuoka City)
Starting from the end of November to early March every year since 2010, Huis Ten Bosch is transformed into a vibrant sea of lights, becoming the most dazzling destination in all of Japan. Aiming to be the world’s foremost festival of light, Huis Ten Bosch’s illuminations grow more spectacular each year. In 2012, the number of bulbs reached as many as 10 million. With lights covering the ground and European-style buildings illuminated in splendor, the space is filled with romance, creating a dreamlike and mesmerizing ambiance.
Kingdom of Light. (Photo provided by Huis Ten Bosch)
Winter in Kyushu: Romantic and Dazzling Light Displays

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