For a more traditional Christmas-themed illumination, head to Futako-Tamagawa’s Rise shopping mall, conveniently connected to the station. This year, the Christmas tree on display is based on The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, decorated with Christmas baubles and ornaments that look like apples, oranges and pears from the storybook. If you look closely, you’ll spot the caterpillar himself hiding among the fruit. Make sure to take a closer look at the trees placed within the entire shopping mall which are decorated with shimmering lights and giant fruit, too.
The Christmas tree is on display until December 25, however, the illuminations around the shopping mall run until March 8 2022, including a large staircase with special patterned lighting effects. There’s also an ice skating rink decked out in animal illustrations by Carle, which will open from December 11 2021 to March 6 2022.