The "Machiakari Illumination" is held every year in front of Asahikawa Station. It will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. This year, the new concept is "Asahikawa's pride and future captivated by light," and the city center of Asahikawa will be vividly illuminated in the bitterly cold, snow-covered winter. *The event name is the same as last year's. The new name from 2025 will be announced at the lighting ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 22nd.