The Tokoname Tourism Association is hosting a special light-up of the giant 'Tokonyan' Maneki-Neko, a tourism symbol of Tokoname City, for one week starting June 11, 2026, marking 100 days until the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya).

The 20th Asian Games is an international sports event to be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Five sports are scheduled to take place at the Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) in Tokoname City.

The light-up features a red and orange theme, mirroring the event's visual branding, aiming to build excitement and promote Tokoname as a venue city.

Event period: June 11 (Thu) – June 17 (Wed), 2026 Light-up hours: 17:00 – 23:00 Location: Tokonyan, Yakimono Sanpo-michi, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture

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  • Source: PR TIMES
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