Tips for Photographing Marunouchi Illumination and Local Cuisine Recommendations

1. Marunouchi Building "Paper Tree" Archive The historic Marunouchi Building has showcased various Christmas decorations over the years. For example: • "Knit Tree with Yuming" (2018): An 8-meter-tall Nordic-patterned tree made of yarn and felt, featuring lighting effects synchronized with songs by Yumi Matsutoya. • A giant flower tree designed by Nicolai Bergmann: Installed on the first floor of Marunouchi Building, this floral Christmas tree also featured a lighting show. These past installations often emphasized "paper" and natural materials, reflecting environmental consciousness and artistic sensibility. 2. Marunouchi Illumination (2024–2025) • Event Period: November 14, 2024 – February 16, 2025 • Location: Centered around Marunouchi Naka-dori, extending to areas near Tokyo Station and Gyoko-dori. • Lighting Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (extended to midnight in December) • Features: Approximately 1.2 km and 286 street trees adorned with champagne glow LED lights, creating a romantic atmosphere. Additionally, Marunouchi Street Park 2024 Winter offered attractions like a Christmas market and skating rink. Gyoko-dori featured special illuminations from November 28 to December 25. 3. Photography Tips [For Camera Enthusiasts] • Utilize expansive nightscape compositions: The illumination along Naka-dori creates a tunnel of light. Highlight its depth for stunning shots. • Transition from golden hour to night: Combine the soft hues of the sky right after sunset with the illumination, gradually emphasizing the lights for a dramatic effect. • Use telephoto lenses to capture tree performances: For events like Marunouchi Building's light shows, telephoto compositions bring out the details. • Collaborate with surrounding landmarks: Incorporate KITTE or Tokyo Station's red brick building as a backdrop to capture the quintessential winter scenery of Marunouchi. 4. Recommended Local Cuisine Restaurants Around Marunouchi (2025 Information) Daedoko (Marunouchi Building 6F) Specializes in Yamagata's local cuisine, such as "Imoni," "Yonezawa beef," and "tamago kake gohan" (rice with raw egg). Features a casual modern Japanese ambiance. Shikoku Ajihenro 88-ya Marunouchi Offers authentic Shikoku flavors like straw-grilled bonito tataki and Sanuki udon, along with a wide selection of local sake. Shimane Ryori to Saba Shabu Mondo (Yurakucho) Enjoy Shimane's local dishes, especially seafood and saba shabu (mackerel hot pot). Hakata Kanefuku Fukutake Tokyo Station Known for its spicy cod roe hot pot, conveniently located near the station. 🎄 Experience the winter lights and flavors of Marunouchi— Reflect on the historic decorative trees of Marunouchi Building, including the artistic "paper tree," as you stroll through Marunouchi Naka-dori's illumination. The 1.2 km stretch of street trees wrapped in champagne glow lights offers a romantic winter scene—capture the changing expressions of the cityscape through your lens. After your photo session, unwind at Daedoko on the 6th floor of Marunouchi Building with Yamagata's "Imoni," or explore local flavors from Shikoku and Shimane. Marunouchi's unique blend of winter lights and regional cuisine makes for the ultimate winter getaway. Winter illumination × warm local dishes = the perfect winter trip!