“Edo Illuminated in OMY District”,
Updating Traditional Edo Scenery for the Modern Era!
Japanese umbrellas and Andon lanterns will decorate the windows of the Gyoko Underground Passage, a 220-meter-long passage.
「Path of Nippon Lights」
Duration：February 1,2025 (Sat) – February 28,2025 (Fri)

“The OMY Area Promotion Council for the Recreation of Edo Scenery will host the ‘Path of Nippon Lights’ event. The 220-meter-long ‘Gyoko Underground Gallery’ will be decorated with Japanese umbrellas, lanterns, and bamboo crafts. This event, which allows visitors to experience the atmosphere of Edo, will take place from Saturday, February 1st to Friday, February 28th. This event is part of ‘Edo Illuminated in OMY District,’ which updates the traditional Edo atmosphere and scenery through various events from January 9th to March 7th (details to follow).

“This scenic decoration is part of Tokyo’s Edo Scenery Creation Project. It aims to create a cultural city with a rich history that attracts both domestic and international travelers. By refocusing on Edo period history, which is less visible in modern office districts, the project updates traditional Edo atmosphere and scenery for the modern era, continuously expressing various Japanese cultural contents.

In the ‘Path of Nippon Lights,’ Japanese umbrellas and lanterns are displayed in the ‘Gyoko Underground Gallery,’ where many commuters and visitors pass through daily, allowing them to experience the beautiful Edo atmosphere in a unique urban setting.”

■Event Overview
Name: Path of Nippon Lights，a part of “Edo Illuminated in OMY1 District”
1Acronym for Otemachi-Marunouchi-Yurakucho.
Dates:February 1,2025 (Sat) – February 28,2025 (Fri)
Organizer: OMY Area Promotion Council for the Recreation of Edo Scenery
Constituent organizations: OMY Area Management Association (Ligare)，OMY Landlord’s Council, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd
Cooperation: Chiyoda City Tourism Association / Tokyo Japan,
Japanese Umbrella Illumination Executive Committee
Support: Chiyoda City

■About “Edo Illuminated in OMY District”
This event, part of Tokyo’s Edo Scenery Creation Project, aims to highlight the often-overlooked history of Edo, updating its traditional charm and scenery for the modern era.
Awareness of previously unrecognized history and culture will be raised through various events.
Details here：https://tokyo-omy.jp/omy-council/1744/

The opening ceremony and ‘Spectacular Edo Star Lights,’ featuring the installation of Japanese umbrella illuminations, held on Friday, January 17th