Marunouchi My Plaza 🎄 Futuristic Christmas Tree and Photo Spot [Archive & Future Predictions]

Marunouchi My Plaza 🎄 Futuristic Christmas Tree and Photo Spot [Archive & Future Predictions]

A five-minute walk from Tokyo Station, walking through the Marunouchi area, you'll see the champagne gold street illuminations sparkling on winter nights.
Among them, My Plaza (Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Building) displays a unique tree every year!

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📸 Must-Take Photo Spots

1. An 8m-Tall Christmas Tree

For 2019, the tree features a futuristic design featuring intersecting red and blue lights and snowflakes.
A departure from simple street illuminations, adding a stately building in the background instantly enhances the "urban Christmas" feel. ✨

👉 Recommended shooting angles:
• Emphasize the tree's height by framing it from below.
• Include the red lines of light surrounding it for a more futuristic feel.

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2. STAR WARS × Christmas

In 2019, a decoration featuring R2-D2 wearing a Santa hat was also introduced!
Surrounded by gift boxes, it truly was a "geeky Christmas."
It was a photogenic space that not only movie buffs but children alike delighted to take photos in.

👉 Recommended photo angles:
• A close-up shot of R2-D2 is super cute
• Adding the Star Wars logo to this photo is sure to be Instagram-worthy

Photo 4: Work by Izumi Kato
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🔮 Predictions for 2025-2026 Highlights

In recent years, the keywords for Marunouchi illuminations have been "environmentally conscious" and "experiential."
The following evolutions are expected for My Plaza as well.

✨ Sustainable Tree: Ornaments made from recycled materials and lighting effects utilizing renewable energy
✨ Digital Experience: Illuminations with color-changing capabilities via smartphone and character appearances via AR
✨ Returning Character Collaborations: Like Star Wars, collaborations with Disney, Pixar, and Pokémon may be on the horizon in 2025-2026.

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📍 Access
• Location: Marunouchi My Plaza (Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Building)
• Nearest Station: Directly connected to Nijubashimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Approximately a 5-minute walk from the Marunouchi South Exit of JR Tokyo Station

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💡 Summary

While Marunouchi's illuminations tend to have a "chic and sophisticated" feel, My Plaza is full of playfulness.
The urban, futuristic tree and decorations with character photos make for the perfect travel memento.

✨ If you're visiting Tokyo in the winter, this is a must-visit photo spot!

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