Pia Corporation, publisher of the well-received "Illumination Night Entertainment 2026" magazine, is hosting the third installment of "Edo-Tokyo Night View & Illumination Week 2026": "Premium Night Discovering Tokyo and Edo's Charm Through Night Views and Illuminations."
Premium Night Event Discovering Tokyo and Edo's Charm Through Night Views and Illuminations
The event "Premium Night Discovering Tokyo and Edo's Charm Through Night Views and Illuminations" will be held at Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park in Ikebukuro on February 14th (Saturday) from 4:00 PM.
Under the theme of Tokyo's night illuminated by light, history, and the future, visitors can enjoy free access to diverse content with loved ones, family, and friends.
On the day, there will be a special talk show featuring night view critic Motoo Marumaru and Akane Takayanagi (ex-SKE48), who holds night view appreciation qualifications. Additionally, renowned night view photographer Atsushi Maruta will present a talk show offering tips for capturing impressive night view photographs, explaining various examples centered on Tokyo's major night view spots. This is a must-see for anyone looking to capture a different kind of photograph.
Furthermore, utilizing MR (Mixed Reality) technology, special exhibits "Time Slip! Edo-Tokyo MR Experience" will allow visitors to experience landscapes where Edo and modern Tokyo intersect, along with "Photo Spot: Wisteria Trellis Eco-Illumination" evoking the future. Additionally, a panel exhibition of "Top 10 Tokyo Night Views Chosen by Everyone," selected through general user voting on the special website, will showcase Tokyo's light attractions comprehensively.
On Valentine's Day night, against the beautiful cityscape, a special moment fusing history and cutting-edge technology awaits. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to create memorable moments with loved ones and friends. Entry is free. Come discover Tokyo's new charm at Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park.
For details: https://edotokyonight.com
Time Slip! Edo-Tokyo MR Experience
*Above image is for illustrative purposes.
While viewing Tokyo night view photographs, time-travel into the ukiyo-e world for a mysterious one-night-only MR experience.
*Above image is for illustrative purposes.
*MR (Mixed Reality) is technology that recognizes the real-world shape, superimposes virtual world CG onto it, and fuses the real and virtual worlds to enable new experiences.
Unlike AR, which simply overlays additional information onto the real world, MR recognizes three-dimensional information of the real world, allowing interaction such as approaching virtual objects and manipulating CG with hands, creating deeper fusion between reality and virtuality.
Photo Spot: Wisteria Trellis Eco-Illumination
*Above image is for illustrative purposes.
Against the sparkling observatory night view, eco-illumination woven with light appears. At dome and arch-shaped "Special Photo Spots," visitors can take memorable commemorative photos alongside beautiful, environmentally-conscious illuminations.
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
About Edo-Tokyo Night View & Illumination Week
In cooperation with Motoo Marumaru (Representative Director of the Night View Tourism Convention Bureau), who supervised the currently-on-sale "Illumination Night Entertainment 2026," this campaign develops initiatives to reexamine the history, present, and future of Tokyo's night views. Through events recreating Tokyo's nights from the Edo period to present, we communicate new attractions and possibilities of Tokyo's nights through proposals for "eco-friendly night views" and "future illuminations."
"Edo-Tokyo Night View & Illumination Week 2026" is selected for FY2025 "Tokyo Charm Communication Project."
Tokyo is promoting initiatives toward establishing "Tokyo Brand" by communicating the city's charm domestically and internationally. "Edo-Tokyo Night View & Illumination Week 2026" has been selected as part of the "Tokyo Charm Communication Project."
This event will promote Tokyo Brand through hosting Edo-Tokyo Night View & Illumination Week under the theme "From Edo to Future Tokyo."
*The "Tokyo Charm Communication Project" is a business where Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau collaborate with private businesses to effectively utilize the Tokyo Brand icon "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New," which represents the coexistence of tradition continuing from the Edo period and cutting-edge culture, to communicate Tokyo's attractions.
Motoo Marumaru
(Night View Critic / Night View Producer / Illumination Producer / Representative Director, Night View Tourism Convention Bureau)
Born 1965. Graduated from Rikkyo University, Department of Sociology, Tourism Studies. In 1992, published "Tokyo Night View." Began full-scale activities as Japan's only night view critic. Critiques night view beauty based on landscape studies, color psychology, and more, working to construct unique "night view studies" that highlight the essence of night views. He is the only person worldwide to simultaneously hold three Guinness World Records for night production (①World's Largest Light Ground Painting, ②World's Largest Light Sculpture, ③World's Largest Water Surface SD Projection Mapping). Over 50 publications on night views. Recent works include "Latest Edition Japan Night View Heritage" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), "Best Illuminations in Japan" (Kosaido), etc.
General supervisor of "Night View Test (Night View Appreciation Specialist Test)" and "Illumination Test." Handled Japan's first factory night view cruise and received "Kanagawa Tourism Grand Prize." Illumination productions include "TOKYO MEGA ILLUMINATION" (Tokyo Oi Racecourse), "Apa Resort Joetsu Myoko Illumination" (Niigata), "Mojiko Retro" (Kitakyushu), "Kokura Illumination" (Kitakyushu), "Huis Ten Bosch" (Nagasaki), "Tokyo German Village" (Chiba), "Nagasaki Glover Garden" (Nagasaki), "Oku-Nikko Snow Festival" (Tochigi), "Gunma Flower Park" (Gunma), "Ikutopia Food Hana Illumination" (Niigata), etc., handling dozens annually. Light-up projects include "Dejima," "Oura Cathedral" (National Treasure), Nakamachi Church, Kitakyushu Iron Tree, etc.
Akane Takayanagi
Born November 29, 1991, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Debuted as SKE48 member in 2009, graduated from the group in April 2021. After graduation, mainly pursued acting career, but formally started artist activities this year. Also known as an avid bird lover, she writes series for bird specialty magazine "BIRDER" and serves as ambassador and audio guide for special exhibition "Birds." Active in multiple fields. Also holds night view appreciation certification.
Recent major appearances include: [Drama] "My Boss is My Bias" (TV Tokyo), "Takasugisan's Bento" (Nippon TV) [Stage] "Takufes 'Dinner'" as heroine, "Midnight Radio Station - Full Moon SAGA -" etc. 2nd single "Ranman Spirit" started streaming from 1/21. 1st live "Bright Sound" will be held in Shibuya on 2/15 (Sun) (tickets on sale now)
Atsushi Maruta
Night view photographer. Born 1968. Graduated from Tama Art University, Graphic Design Department, left graduate school. In 1994, in addition to graphic designer, began full-scale activities as night view photographer. With photographing night views worldwide as life work, active in writing for photography specialty magazines, photo event seminars, weekly magazine gravure, etc. Handles all night view-related publications by older brother, night view critic Motoo Marumaru, and since 2014, handles shooting for Panasonic Corporation's company calendar "World Landscape Lighting." Photo collections include "World Night View Journey" (Kobunsha Shinsho), "World Night Views" (Diamond Inc.), etc.
*Member of Japan Professional Photographers Society
*Atsushi Maruta Official Site: https://www.atsushimalta.com
Illumination Night Entertainment 2026
A new-era illumination guide centered on highlights from highly-recognized illumination creators nationwide, featuring a special on Japan's various "cities of light," the third "International Illumination Award" ranking, now renewed and more evolved/deepened, unveiling the Best of Best = Grand Prize for the first time in print. Also multi-faceted deep-dive into must-see illuminations this season, including nationwide illumination spot catalogs, Japan Night View Heritage, and Japan's 100 Famous Moons, among other nightscape scenes.
Publisher: Pia Corporation
