Traditional Japanese Lanterns On Display at Tokyo Event; Colored Lights Synced to Music Entertain Visitors Daily

The Yomiuri Shimbun

20:36 JST, August 14, 2025

A wide array of traditional Japanese lanterns are on display at the KITTE Marunouchi commercial facility in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

About 50 lanterns — ranging from 50 centimeters to 4 meters in both diameter and height — are being exhibited at an event inspired by Japan’s summer festivals. The lanterns flash red, blue and other colors in sync with music at 20-minute intervals, starting at 4 p.m. each day.

The event will be held through Aug. 31.