Hachiya Ichia Monogatari: Illumination in Yachiyo
Japanese name:八千夜一夜物語 イルミネーションinやちよ
📅 Sat, Nov 28, 2026
About this event
Held in front of the Yachiyo Town Office in Ibaraki Prefecture, 'Hachiya Ichia Monogatari: Illumination in Yachiyo' is an international exchange event where visitors can experience Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet). On the day, kitchen cars and food stalls will offer various culinary options, including Vietnamese cuisine. The Christmas Marché will feature sales of vegetables and potted plants, Head Relaxation Spa (No-Senjo®) sessions, balloon art, and more. In the workshops, attendees can try hands-on experiences like Christmas wreath crafting, wire crafting, and mobile making. At the Chomin Hiroba (Town Plaza), diverse artists will perform live Christmas music and dance to keep the venue energized. The illumination lighting ceremony, upgraded from last year, features a communal countdown to welcome a magical world of lights. It is an event where visitors can enjoy intercultural exchange and a special winter evening through Vietnamese culture, gourmet food, live performances, workshops, and stunning illuminations.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Yachiyo Town Office
1170 Sugaya, Yachiyo-machi, Yuki-gun, Ibaraki 300-3572
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