Saitama, Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine A light corridor with 110 Japanese umbrellas and 25,000 LEDs – 3 days of excitement both at home and abroad

[Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, Saitama] A corridor of light with 110 Japanese umbrellas and 25,000 LEDs – 3 days of excitement both at home and abroad ​
Saitama Central Junior Chamber of Commerce Public Interest
Incorporated Association Press Release: July 9, 2025 [Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, Saitama] A corridor of light with 110 Japanese umbrellas and 25,000 LEDs. Three days of excitement both at home and abroad. The Milky Way-like illumination has received a great response from both within Japan and overseas! Toyota Corolla Saitama held the “Colorful Hikawa Shrine – Starlight Shrine” with environmentally friendly power supply from FCVs (Fuel Cell Vehicles)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-187bf1ec3c82ad80a28d694d94f78165-1108×1025.jpg Approximately 110 Japanese umbrellas and 25,000 LED lights decorate the approach to Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (photographed on July 7, 2025) The Saitama Chuo Junior Chamber of Commerce (Saitama Chuo JC), a public interest incorporated association, held an event themed on light and tradition, “Hikawa Shrine Interwoven with Colors – Starlight Shrine,” at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (Omiya Ward, Saitama City) for three days from Saturday, July 5th to Monday, July 7th, 2025, and many spectators from inside and outside the city attended. ▶Special site: https://saitamachuo-hikawa.com
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-36b903eff4229d23dcb33ce6455dd287-1108×1036.jpg Illumination illuminating the tower gate (photographed on July 7, 2025) This project features a fantastical light-up using approximately 110 Japanese umbrellas and 25,000 LEDs. Set on the historic approach to the shrine and tower gate, the project creates an extraordinary space that combines the beauty of Japanese culture with the latest technology. ■Sustainable initiatives implemented/Collaboration between companies and local communities
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-bcecba57c5f7815433e43f81f18794b5-3900×2925.jpg Power supply from fuel cell vehicles (FCVs)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-b47ba2b49e0a94062408d942dba8c182-3900×2925.jpg After shooting, print with Ricoh MFP
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-98fc33773f358c09eb2a0cd89322d1d5-3900×2925.jpg Our chamber booth crowded with visitors With the cooperation of Toyota Corolla Saitama, electricity was provided from a fuel cell vehicle (FCV), and Ricoh Japan created images on a computer and printed them out on a multifunction printer, adding color to the venue. ■The excitement spreading on social media and the response from home and abroad
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-20076a457469048a6a4cf7314eb6b207-3900×2925.jpg International exchange between our president (center) and
JCISAITAMASAITAMA participants During the event, Saitama Prefecture’s PR ambassadors, Saitama City’s tourism ambassadors, and local influencers actively posted on social media, and many hashtag posts such as “#StarlightShrine” spread. We were able to show a new side of Hikawa Shrine not only to local residents and tourists, but also to visitors from about 80 countries around the world who came to the training program “JCI Academy in SAITAMA”. ■Spreading the charm of the region and promoting intergenerational exchange
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-36ed4a52089def3fc189b91d2f9e72f9-3900×2925.jpg This event is an extension of the “Power of Hope Illumination” initiative, which has been ongoing since 2016, and the “Wa-Umbrella Approach” initiative, which began in 2022. Through this project, Saitama Chuo JC has been able to “disseminate the appeal of local resources” and “create intergenerational exchanges,” as well as take a step toward creating a sustainable local culture. ■Event
details/”Colorful Hikawa Shrine – Starlight Shrine” Date and time:July 5th (Sat) – 7th (Mon), 2025, 6pm – 9pm Venue:Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City) Organizer:Saitama Central Junior Chamber of Commerce Support:Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Sponsors:Toyota Corolla Saitama Co., Ltd., Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd. Sponsored by:Saitama City *On the first day, due to rain, the end of some exhibits (Japanese umbrellas) was brought forward by one hour, but the illuminations were held as scheduled.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-c76d7ae665f616df17891c1c3ef3393f-1241×1754.jpg Comment from Takako Kei, President of Saitama Junior Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Public Interest Incorporated Association
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-5f3dafd103b9a8db2fd95f9f22098a3f-600×750.jpg Chairman Takako Kei Not only local people, but visitors from outside the prefecture and overseas also came to the event, and we were able to deliver the “beauty of Japan” along with the light. During the event, it was a great pleasure to see guests from various countries who participated in the Junior Chamber of Commerce’s world conference “JCI Academy,” which was held with a scale of 1,000 people,
experiencing Japan’s traditional culture and the charm of the city. We feel that we have potential as an international city, and that the accumulation of such exchanges will lead to a bright future. We would like to continue to promote the charm of the region both at home and abroad.
About Saitama Junior Chamber of Commerce Public Interest Incorporated Association
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165571/1/165571-1-c7dd45a8b5deb039e39bca1233710d26-1000×1000.jpg Name:Public Interest Incorporated Association Saitama Central Junior Chamber Address:Yajima Building 3F, 2-15 Nakamachi, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Chairman:Takako Kei Activity area: Saitama City, Ageo City, Ina Town ▶Website:https://www.jc766.com/
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