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Hikari-Renaissance
Illuminations around Hikari-Renaissance

EAST VENUE “Rose Light Garden & East Light Park”

Rose Light Fantasy & Wonder Rose Illumination

This brightly lit park welcomes from couples to families. Capture the moment and take photos with last year's popular Welcome Snowman Family and other heartwarming and delightful illuminations.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park (Rose Garden)
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

Information

Rose Light Deer
A gigantic reindeer which is 7m-tall and illuminated in red and gold appears here.
Welcome Snowman Family
The very popular Snowman Family cheerfully welcomes you again this year at the entrance of the Rose Light Garden.
Snow Tree
The Snow Tree brightly sparkling in the middle of the East Venue. A tree of prayer shining in seven colors creates a fantasy atmosphere.
Charity Tree
Donations collected go to victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Charity Heart
Donations collected go to victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society.
Solar Light Flower
Solar lights in the motif of roses are decorated in the venue, adding brightness.
Meridia Ball
Liberal use of Meridia balls in gold, silver and red create a colorful and cute world of illumination.
Solar Power Station
Electricity for the Welcome Snowman Family is well taken care of at this solar power generating station.

Ice Drop Tree
It is an illusory tree with a decoration of ice drops and snowballs.
Kids Illumination
Colorful 3D characters decorate the park for a memorable photo shooting spot.
Illumination Bridge
Barazonobashi Bridge, connecting east and west Rose Parks, is decorated in LED lights.
Memorial Rose Heart
You can go into the big 2.5m-tall heart, and take a photo. It is the hottest place. Don't miss it.

Snow Fall
It is a tree expressing falling snow with light reflecting snow drops and white LED.

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Hikari Food Market

16 shops of various types line the market under the theme of exchanging lights and food in the community.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, under the elevated Hanshin Expressway
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 16:00-22:00

Shops

Fujinomiya fried noodle Gakkai MMP
Fujinomiya fried noodle
500 yen
Direct from Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture. The original taste is different from imitators.
Shinsekai Original cutlets on a skewer Daruma
Four-cutlet set
500 yen
Cutlet on a skewer of Daruma, a specialty in Shinsekai, on-the-go style. Regular menu of beef and natural shrimps available.
Teppan Kobo Marumasa
Big Takoyaki
500 yen
Once you start, you cannot stop! Very delicious! And big, 5-cm in diameter! Big fluffy Takoyaki.
Akashi Yume Kobo
Akashi custard style Takoyaki (Akashi-yaki)
500 yen
Using octopus from Akashi. An unrivaled collaboration of fluffy and smooth texture and bonito-based stock.

Tsuyama horumon Udon noodle shop Sainohoshi
Tsuyama horumon Udon noodle
600 yen
Consistently a winner of a higher-level prize at B-level gourmet national competition. Please try out this genuine taste cooked by the owner of the original shop.
café PATAYA
French fries
400 yen
Thick cut great textured potatoes. Basil adds refreshing flavor and sweetness.
Fuki Paozu Row
Black Pig dumplings
500 yen
Made from the pork of domestic black pigs, full-volume jumbo steamed dumplings.
Towada BBQ brisket and bird entrails
Towada BBQ brisket
500 yen
Beef brisket and sweet-salty sauce intertwined. The excellent taste of onions will not permit you to put down your chopsticks!

Russian cooking Samovar
Pirojki
300 yen
Handmade by a chef from Russia. Pirojki is one of the most popular delicacies in Russia.
Kumamoto Gourmet Caravan
Taipingyan
500 yen
Chinese noodles from Kumamoto. Green bean vermicelli served with lots of vegetables in white soup stock made from ham bones is very healthy.
Barragan
Spicy chicken tacos
500 yen
Hand-made tacos with chicken marinated in several spices and dipping sauce. Juicy with lots of gravy.
Eat and drink Maido
Pork soup Udon noodle
500 yen
Everybody's favorite pork soup, a slightly stronger taste. Good combination with Udon noodle. Heating the body and soul.

KING DOGS
KING DOGS
600 yen
Sesame buns filled with king size sausage and cheese. A full volume dish.
Sabaya
Roast mackerel Sushi
1,260 yen
Boxed sushi using tasty mackerel from Hachinohe is cooked plump and juicy in a jet oven.
Beef tendon stew Kotobuki
Beef tendon stew
500 yen
100% selected brand beef of Japan, seasoned with konnyaku miso, soy sauce and sugar and stewed.
Moving cart Jamiras
Fried ramen
500 yen
Very popular fried ramen noodles on a moving cart in Hakata. Straight noodles and rich ham bone and soy sauce flavor. Extraordinary menu.

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Ishiakari (stone light) Road in Osaka

“Ishiakari (stone light) Road”, an event of Mure Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, where the famous Aji stone granite is quarried, comes back again this year. Approximately 30 stone light pieces are displayed including a stone lantern to warm your heart with tender light.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

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Tennoji Zoo PR Booth

Here comes the gigantic stuffed polar bear Gogo, idol of Tennoji Zoo. Take a commemorating photo with him.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

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“Northern Park Office” workshop

Accept the challenge of making decorative Christmas goods such as a miniature Christmas tree using pinecones. Practical items such as rose bookmarks are also available, recommended for adults as well.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

* Available while supply lasts
* Fee: no charge

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Tottori Sand Dunes Presents “The Sand Museum” Birth of “The Sand Museum”, first in the world

A sand sculpture in the image of “World trip with sand, U.K.” the 5th term of exhibit starting April 14, 2012.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

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Water Story 2011 - Connection -

Consists of two areas; the Approach Area and the Main Illumination Area, under the theme of “connection” born out of connections among people. Dolphins and fish lead you to the Main Area where a shining fantasy world spreads out.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

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Meiji Marble / Fuji Hiroshi / Hiryu (flying dragon) - Journey from Aomori -

Hiryu, made of wire scraps from Aomori Nebuta Festival, appears in Osaka Nakanoshima after his journeys to Hakata station and Kagoshima. The connected wires symbolize interconnections for supporting the people of Tohoku.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, around the grass field.
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

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Street Performance

Licensed street performers of “Osaka Performance License” come every day. Do not miss the high level performances following one after another.

Venue	Nakanoshima Park, Below Tenjinbashi Bridge
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 18:00-21:00 (tentative)

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Official Goods Booth

Official goods such as LED light ring or cookies with Hikari-Renaissance logo mark are available at each venue. Go and find one you like!

Venue	Information corner in the Central venue and East venue
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00

Official Goods

LED light ring
500 yen
Night light
500 yen
Desktop calendar
500 yen
Postcard set
400 yen

Clear file (set of 2)
500 yen
Heart-shape cell phone strap
500 yen
Compact mirror
500 yen
Solar key ring
500 yen

Solar cell phone strap
500 yen
Cell phone protection Mail Guard
500 yen
Notebook
500 yen
Ball point pen
200 yen

Printed cookies
600 yen
Heart-shaped candies
300 yen
Solar light key ring
600 yen

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Aqua Metropolis Osaka Hikari River Square

Cooperation project

You can enjoy waterfront illumination in various lights at Hachikenyahama.

Venue	Around Hachiken-yahama Pier
Dates	December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun) 17:00-22:00
Inquiry	Aqua Metropolis Osaka Hikari River Square Office TEL: 06-6136-8484

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Illuminations around East Venue

Lighting up at Temmabashi Bridge
All year round
Sunset - 22:00
Lighting up at Minami Temma Park
All year round
Sunset - 22:00
Lighting up at Nakanoshima Park Big Water Fountain
All year round
10:00-20:30
(Lighted from sunset)
Lighting up at Tenjinbashi Bridge
All year round
Sunset - 22:00

Lighting up at Higashi Yokobori River
December 14 (Wed) - 25 (Sun)
17:00-22:00
Lighting up at Naniwabashi Bridge
All year round
Sunset - 22:00
Lighting up at Nakanoshima Rose Pier
All year round started on December 14 (Wed)
Sunset - 22:00

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