Tokyo Midtown beautiful Christmas light up 2022
You might know I’m not a fan of Christmas. But it is December, and I am a photographer! So, one night, I decided to drop by Tokyo Midtown as I was in Roppongi. It had its yearly festive winter season light-up event. I was glad I went because I got a few good photos.
The event featured Christmas trees, colorful lights, festive decorations, and music performances. Even on a weekday, it was pretty crowded. Tokyoites love this type of event. It’s perfect for dates and Instagram influencers.
Most people gravitated to the “Christmas Story Lights.” It centered around a big spherical display projecting high-definition images. Three hundred lights surrounded it, and occasionally a mist came up. It gave the area an ethereal glow. Everything worked together to create the perfect outdoor theater.
Others went to the ice rink on Grass Square. It was midweek so it was relatively empty. It looked fun. Some were complete beginners. They took time to find their legs. One or two went down hard on the slippery surface. I winced in sympathy.
To be blunt, Christmas interests me less and less as I get older. I see it as commercialism. But, it is good as a Tokyo photo opportunity. Actually, I hadn’t visited this event since 2016. At that time, it was crowded. I was glad to walk around without constantly bumping into people.
My favorite photo of the night? One was a double-decker bus. Another was Santa Claus on a motorbike! It would also be interesting to visit the ice rink on a more crowded night. Maybe I’ll have time to go again, but we’ll see.
As for lenses, I only took the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR. I had many places to go that night, so I didn’t want to load myself up with camera gear. A prime seemed the way to go. And it is fantastic for lowlight photography.
If you are a Christmas lover, you should check out Tokyo Midtown’s event. It’s colorful, bright, and family-friendly. But make sure to take a camera with you! Leave questions and comments below.
Photo gear for Tokyo Midtown
- Camera Body: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR
Date of photos: December 1, 2022.
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External related websites:
- Tokyo Midtown (official website)