One light illuminates the road, thousands of lights illuminate the heart
A Tale of Lights in Nishitachi
There is a magical moment in Nishitachi at dusk in Miyazaki.
As the sun begins to set, lanterns begin to light up the eaves of more than 1,200 stores one after another, transforming the streets into a river of jewel-like radiance. This river of light is more than mere illumination.
These lights are the soul of Miyazaki.
Nishitachi’s lanterns have brought people together, bringing comfort and vitality.
They have become a “place to return to” for locals, a “place of discovery” for travelers, and a “symbol of pride” for store owners.
But now, this special landscape is on the verge of disappearing.
Your support will be a light
We have created a system in which anyone can become a guardian of the lanterns.
OsaisenJapan x Nishitachi Lantern Night Street.”
Your small taps from your smartphone will become actual lantern lights that will color the night of Nishitachi. One person’s power may be small, but when gathered together, it becomes a big light.
Weaving a Story with Your Numbers
Your support for Nishitachi means more than just the amount of money you donate.
Each number you choose has a special story behind it.
Donors will receive a special digital stamp and an email thanking them for their donation.
Also, when you visit Nishitachi, you will be able to see the lanterns that your support has turned into actual lights.
People’s Voices Connected by Lanterns
I think the brightness of the lanterns is absolutely necessary in terms of crime prevention.”
Kyoko Kuwahara (Kusuri no Kateido)
“Customers from outside the prefecture were disappointed that the lanterns were too dark.
Tsuguto Hiraki (Da BAMBOO)
Chochin are back! Let’s make Nishitachi lively!
Takuya Yoshitsuru (Zakkubaran)
Whenever I attended to visitors from outside the prefecture, I was very happy to hear them say, “I like these lanterns,” or “I’ve come to like Miyazaki in all kinds of ways. I was also sad to see that many people were taking pictures with the lanterns, which is no longer the case.
Toru Kanematsu (Next be)
Your one step protects a thousand lights
Each and every lantern contains the thoughts of the people who have protected it. And now, the baton of that feeling has been entrusted to you.
Your small action with your smartphone will protect the Nishitachi lanterns, the face of Miyazaki at night, and pass them on to the next generation.
One person’s light may be small, but when a thousand lights come together, they light up the city, our hearts, and our future.
With just one tap, will you be a part of keeping NISHITACHI’s lights burning?
To our supporters
We will send a digital stamp as a token of our appreciation to all those who make a donation.
For 10,000 yen, we will post one lantern strip (with a message of your choice) in Nishitachi.
We will send you an exclusive newsletter to inform you of the changes you have made through your contribution.
When you visit Nishitachi, you will receive special offers at participating stores upon presentation of your “Chochin no Keeper” digital certificate with your name engraved on it.
Your tap today will be the light of Nishitachi tomorrow.
Let’s light the future of Nishitachi together.
