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Time Out
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Candlelight illuminates Osaka this June during one night of art, music and markets
As Osaka transitions from spring into summer, the city comes alive with outdoor events. One of the most atmospheric among them is Nishi-Umeda Candle Days, which is happening on Wednesday June 4 and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. For one night only from 4pm to 10pm, the vibrant Nishi-Umeda neighbourhood will be set aglow with candlelight. There will be candle art exhibitions and installations, live music, workshops, pop-up cafés, markets and more. To ensure the candlelight remains the star, surrounding buildings will go dark for two hours from 8pm to 10pm, allowing this side of Osaka to glow in warm, flickering light. Candle Corridor, 6pm-10pm Candle installations and formations by Osaka-based artists and students will be scattered across Nishi-Umeda, turning the neighbourhood into a glowing outdoor gallery. Many of these works are created especially for the event and can only be seen on this night. Nishiume Andon, 6pm-10pm At the Herbis Plaza square, paper bags decorated with children's dreams and wishes will be illuminated to create a heartwarming display of hope. Candle June Installation, 6pm-10pm This large-scale installation at Nishi-Umeda Park is expected to be the most photogenic feature of Candle Days, with a visually striking formation made from thousands of candles. Here, you can take part by writing a message or prayer on a white candle holder and adding it to the display for ¥500. Proceeds from the sale will go towards earthquake recovery efforts in the Noto Peninsula. Live music and concerts The Osaka Symphony Orchestra will perform beside the Candle June installation at 6pm and 9pm. Over at Herbis Plaza's Organ Square, a theatre organ concert will serenade the audience with tunes that include hit anime songs at 7pm and 8pm. Ghibli fans should head to Hilton Plaza East's atrium, where the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra ' s string quartet will perform music by the acclaimed Joe Hisaishi – including tracks from Ghibli classics such as My Neighbor Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle – at 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Workshops Those looking for a hands-on experience can join one of the workshops. The pressed flower botanical candle session requires advance booking, while the candle-making and the message candle workshops are open to walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. Food and markets If you're planning to stay out the whole evening, take a break at the Herbis Plaza Candle Café, which is serving themed drinks and snacks created just for the event. Meanwhile, two markets will run concurrently on the night. The Everlasting Flower Market (Breeze Breeze, 4pm–9pm) offers floral goods while the Candle Park Market (Nishi-Umeda Park, 4pm–10pm) features handmade candles with proceeds benefiting disaster relief charity Love for Nippon. Do note that in the event of rain, Nishi-Umeda Candle Days will be postponed to the next day, Thursday June 5. For more information, check the event website.
Tokyo Weekender
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Upcoming Concerts and Music Events in Tokyo: May 2025
Discover the best music events happening in Tokyo during May 2025. From Boyz II Men to Joe Hisaishi tributes, May has something for all Tokyo music lovers. List of Contents: Tokyo Concerts and Music Events in May Related Posts Tokyo Concerts and Music Events in May Angura Presents: 'Pop Peach Planet' Angura's next event features four exciting and creative pop acts in Japanese indie like Puff and Wang Dang Doodle, and some top-class DJs. Date & Time May 14, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:30 Price ¥3,200 (inc 1D Location Shinjuku Marz More Details Boyz II Men Japan Boyz II Men touch down in Japan for a three-date arena tour, taking in Osaka and Nagoya before moving onto Tokyo for a final date. Date & Time May 16, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:00 Price from ¥15,000 Location Tokyo Garden Theater More Details Emo Night Tokyo The Saddest Party in Tokyo returns May 17! Join Emo Night in Kabukicho for an angsty celebration with Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, live bands and a nostalgic DJ set. Date & Time May 17, 2025・17:00-22:00 Price ¥5000-¥5800 Location 新宿ACB HALL More Details Kamasi Washington Live in Tokyo 2025 Kamasi Washington, aka one of the coolest saxophonists in the business, comes back to Japan for four solo dates across the country. Date & Time May 23-28・17:30~・Playing four times across two days. 1st OPEN 16:30 / START 17:30 | 2nd OPEN 19:30 / START 20:30 Price from ¥16,500 Location Billboard Live Tokyo More Details Candlelight : A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi Experience the music of Joe Hisaishi like never before at a candlelit tribute concert in Tokyo's Kanze Noh Theater, featuring iconic Studio Ghibli scores performed live by Ensemble Themis. Date & Time May 24-Jul 21・ Price ¥4000 - ¥8200 Location Kanze Noh Theatre Ginza More Details The Beach 2025: A New Beach Festival Dedicated to Dance Music The Beach 2025 — a brand-new beach festival in Japan that's dedicated to dance music — makes its debut on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Date & Time May 31, 2025・12:00-21:00・Doors open at 11:00 Price General admission: ¥15,000 | At the gate: ¥18,000 Location Makuhari Seaside Park (Chiba) More Details Hibiya Music Festival 2025 A 'free and borderless' music event, the Hibiya Music Festival returns this May, bringing live performances by top artists to Hibiya Park. Date & Time May 31-Jun 01・10:30-20:30 Price Free Location Hibiya Park More Info Some venues may require entry fee. See website for details More Details Related Posts Concerts Coming to Japan in 2025 Best Japanese Music of 2024 Kansai Music Venues You Need To Visit
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World-Renowned Composer Joe Hisaishi Returns for Spectacular Collaboration with Singapore Symphony Orchestra
SINGAPORE, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Esteemed composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi will return to Singapore on July 3–4, 2025, at The Esplanade Concert Hall for an extraordinary evening of music in collaboration with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO). Presented by Willow Arts, this landmark reunites Hisaishi with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), marking their third highly anticipated partnership, this exceptional event promises audiences a remarkable blend of musical brilliance and cinematic magic. The concert will feature the World Premiere of Hisaishi's "Symphonic Suite The Boy and the Heron," offering an unprecedented symphonic interpretation of the score from legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's latest masterpiece. Additionally, the performance will showcase the Asia Premiere of Joe Hisaishi's Harp Concerto, an extraordinary composition co-commissioned by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra alongside prominent orchestras from France and the United States. Emmanuel Ceysson, the acclaimed principal harpist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, joins the ensemble as soloist for the Harp Concerto. Renowned for his exceptional artistry, Ceysson's performance is set to illuminate this groundbreaking musical experience. Complementing these premieres, the evening's diverse repertoire also includes Igor Stravinsky's captivating Firebird Ballet Suite (1945) and Arturo Márquez's exhilarating Danzón No. 2, further enriching this celebration of orchestral music. Music lovers are invited not to miss this unforgettable night of cultural and artistic celebration, merging the worlds of orchestral performance, cinematic storytelling, and virtuosic talent. Ticket Sales begin on April 7, 2025, exclusively on SISTIC. Audiences are encouraged to book early to experience this once-in-a-lifetime musical spectacle. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Willow Arts Sign in to access your portfolio
