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The Christmas Advent: A Festival of Light, Music, and Art in Ueno Park

On November 19, 2025, Tokyo's Ueno Park will witness the inaugural celebration of the Christmas Advent, originally launched in Fukuoka and run by Mr. Weihnachtmann, under the direction of producer Takeda Saeki. This event, which has already attracted around 12 million visitors in Fukuoka, is renowned for being Japan's largest Christmas event, earning love from people across generations and borders through its presentation of light, music, and art—a multi-sensory Christmas experience.

The opening ceremony will commence at 6 PM, featuring prominent figures such as the Governor of Fukuoka, Seitaro Hattori, and Taito Ward’s Mayor, Nobuo Hattori, along with the director of the Ueno Tourism Association, Nobuhiro Nagaoka, and the female vocal unit “Luminous,” which includes tenor Kazuma Kudo.

Transformative Cultural Experience

Previously, Christmas events in Japan mainly consisted of taking in lights and enjoying market food as consumptive experiences. With the Christmas Advent's introduction to Tokyo, the aim is to create an immersive cultural experience that transforms the entire city into a stage. Rather than merely being an 'event,' this initiative strives to cultivate a new 'culture.' When the elements of light, sound, and art come together, they provide attendees feelings of love, joy, comfort, and hope—spreading happiness throughout the community through a shared sense of altruism and empathy.

By 2030, the Christmas Advent aims to surpass the famous Stuttgart Christmas Market in Germany, boasting over 300 booths, solidifying its status as the world's largest. The journey from Fukuoka to Tokyo, and aiming towards global recognition, serves to bring an era of love and light, delivering a