"Hana Moyu" Illumination

Motohiko Katori, the first Gunma prefectural governor after the Meiji Restoration, was married to Fumi, the heroine of 2015 NHK historical drama "Hana Moyu (burning flower) " which has been broadcasted since January 4, 2015. Fumi was younger sister of Shoin Yoshida, who was well-known for inspiring leaders in the Meiji Restoration. Maebashi city, the prefectural capital of Gunma, began a special illumination event to celebrate the broadcasting of "Hana Moyu." Reiko Chikada Lighting Design Inc, designed the illumination. Historical architectures in the central city are illuminated to promote the charms of the city and to entertain the visitors.

Our lighting highlighted the historical architectures that were buried in the darkness of night. Some buildings, Jomo Warehouse head office brick warehouses, Maebashi City Museum of Literature and Hirosegawa Museum are illuminated with cherry blossom pink light to show the connection with "Hana Moyu. Central Maebashi Station is illuminated with fjord green light. The noble atmosphere of Saint Mattia Church and Maegbashi Catholic Church are emphasized by illuminating the white colored walls. And " Beautiful red bricks of the City Library emerge in the darkness.

The illumination event will be held from April 1 2015 to January 31 2016, sunset to 22:00 pm everyday (except some facilities.)

Please visit the Maebashi City website for more information.
http://www.city.maebashi.gunma.jp/653/654/p014682.html