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Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark

Euronews World · 2026-08-19

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• What happened: Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened a new Japanese-inspired district called Hikari, featuring neon lights, art, a new ride, and views of the historic Japanese Tower. • Why it matters: The project reflects Denmark's long-standing fascination with Japanese culture and aims to enhance visitor experiences in a space that cannot physically expand. • What to watch next: Visitors' reactions to the new attractions and any potential future developments or expansions within Tivoli Gardens.

No Comment Video. Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 19/08/2026 - 15:35 GMT+2 Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower. At Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, the new Hikari district glows with neon signs, lanterns and Japanese-style architecture under the Demon roller coaster. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An expert notes Denmark’s long fascination with Japan, in trade, fairy tales and aesthetics. Visitors praise the area’s look and the fast, zero-gravity feel of the ride. CEO Susanne Mørch Koch says Tivoli cannot grow in size, so it grows through fresh experiences. The project blends history, art and modern thrills in the park’s centre. Tourism Japan Denmark Top stories Now playing Next Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark Now playing Next First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach Now playing Next Mud baths and red water: inside Bulgaria's Lake Atanasovsko Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next UAE halts all trade and financial dealings with Iran Now playing Next A taste of Qatar's melting pot of cuisines In partnership with Media City Now playing Next Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says Now playing Next Stellantis recalls 955,000 cars: New setback for group's credibility Now playing Next EU supports repatriation of unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta Now playing Next Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential elections Now playing Next 'Nero's bridge' revealed in Rome as drought hits Tiber river Now playing Next Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect Paks nuclear plant Now playing Next EU leaders rally behind International Criminal Court after fresh US sanctions Now playing Next Second Ukrainian arrested in connection with Nord Stream pipeline explosions Now playing Next The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fears Now playing Next Russian 'safari' drone attack on civilian minibus kills at least four, Ukraine says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London No Comment Italian town carries towering Virgin Mary structure through streets No Comment Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripening No Comment Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon Climate Europe's warmer seas are appealing to swimmers – but what lies beneath is ‘alarming’, study warns Spain Tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine Culture news Thinking outside the box about wellbeing: inside UK’s Medicine Festival Europe News Belgium wildfire 'encircled' overnight but situation still 'complicated,' officials say Europe News Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for presidential elections Nature ‘Speckles of hope’: What we learned from cycling the length of the drought-hit Danube Business Trump says last minute deal reached with Canada to delay 50% US tariffs on imports from Ottawa Europe News EU supports repatriation of unaccompanied migrant minors from Ceuta to Morocco ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Drought reveals Emperor Nero's bridge beneath Rome's Tiber river Tech News From code to reasoning: AI reshapes the skills of young programmers Qatar Qatar says it repatriated body of Iranian pilot and denies claims of holding three others Silk Road Adventures When the city lights up: discovering Uzbekistan after sunset Art Picasso print stolen in broad daylight from Milwaukee gallery found eight years later Europe News Germany opens new drone security centre in Saxony-Anhalt amid rising threats Iran Trump says 'no talks' taking place with Iran and claims Strait of Hormuz is 'open and operating' Europe News Leap of faith: Firefighter's ladder too short, woman jumps from 11th floor blaze in Berlin ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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