Setsuya Luminarie 2024 (Solar illumination of garden by Setsuya Suzuki)

Monday, July 29, 2024

Now in its 10th year, the solar illumination at the home of Setsuya Suzuki, 72, near Hekisui Shrine in Hokuryu-cho, is even more sparkling and fantastic this year.

Setsuya Suzuki Luminarie 2024

fairy-tale painting
fairy-tale painting

Story by Setsuya Suzuki

Setsuya Suzuki
Setsuya Suzuki

I was thinking of a 'fantastic theme' this year, but it ended up being a 'fairy tale' style.

The most important work was the painting in the center. It was painted by Mr. Makino, a farmer living in Hokuryu Town. He is a cat friend of mine, and this is a joint work with him. I spent about 60 hours decorating the picture that my friend drew.

This painting is inspired by "The Music of Love and Peace in the World. It is the love between a man and a woman, and the "Bremen Musicians" played by horses, dogs, cats, and birds.

The dome-shaped arrangement was completed by having a forklift lift it up. The dome-shaped lights were shaped with the image of the entire dome flowing round and round.

Thanks to all the people who help us every year. It is only with the help of many friends in various areas that we are able to make it this far. I could never have done it alone. I am very grateful for that.

This is the 10th year, and we have already had about 10 groups of customers who come to see the show and say, 'This year is different from last year.

The morning glories that decorate the garden during the daytime have already grown 4 meters this year," said Mr. Suzuki, "and with vines that stretch over 6 meters, they continue to produce more and more flowers each day, producing neat and pretty blossoms.

Creative electric decorations

Dome-shaped lights with a round, circular flow

Dome-shaped lights with a round, circular flow
Dome-shaped lights with a round, circular flow

Brilliance that plays the tune of peace

Brilliance that plays the tune of peace
Brilliance that plays the tune of peace

gleam that bewilders the mind

gleam that bewilders the mind
gleam that bewilders the mind

The light that feels like a stream of stars in the universe.

The light that feels like a stream of stars in the universe.
The light that feels like a stream of stars in the universe.

Solar lights!

Solar lights!
Solar lights!

Sunflower Brilliance

Sunflower Brilliance
Sunflower Brilliance

Rainbow-colored ball light

Rainbow-colored ball light
Rainbow-colored ball light

Commemorative photo with everyone

During the photo shoot, we happened to be joined by the family of Kazuo Kimura (a member of the Hokuryu Assembly), who had come to see Setsuya's illumination!

Kimura Family with Mr. and Mrs. Takata and Mr. Suzuki Suzuki
Kimura Family, Mr. and Mrs. Takada, Mr. Suzuki

With boundless love, gratitude and prayers for the "Setsuya Luminarie 2024," where the light of happiness continues to shine with the music of love and peace from around the world!

Youtube Video

More Photos

Related Articles

Hokuryu Town Portal

Thursday, June 22, 2023 This year marks the ninth year of the "Setsuya Suzuki Luminarie" illumination of the garden at the home of Setsuya Suzuki, 71, ...

The nighttime illumination of Setsuya Suzuki's (67 years old) garden has become a hot topic of conversation, and more and more people are visiting the garden every year. We asked Mr. Suzuki about his illumination...

 
Hokuryu Town Portal

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Health Mah Jongg is being held at the Hokuryu Town Commercial Revitalization Facility "Cocowa" and Multipurpose Hall. Enter ...

If I get into a fight outside, I am the strongest stray cat. When he is at home, he is very quiet and doesn't bite. When children come over and start messing with him...

◇ Photography and Editing: Noboru Terauchi Reporting and Writing: Ikuko Terauchi

special feature article8 most recent articles

en_USEN