Christmas is almost here. In Japan, as in many other countries, Christmas is a secular event. Bustling areas are usually illuminated with decorative lights during this season, and Sendai is no exception.
Decorated with bright lights in Christmas colors, Sendai's parks and streets become busy with people who look forward to this annual event every night during this season. This illumination event is called the “Pageant Of Starlight,” and has been carried out here by volunteer and civil groups for the last 26 years.
Every year, groups of international students take to the streets for this occasion, and feel embraced by the warm glow of this special time of year.
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| Jozenji-Dori, the main street of the event |
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The name of this is “Kininaru Santa No Kouen,” which means something like "eye-catching Santa Claus park."
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