Japan's Largest Candle Event "TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026" Confirmed to be Held October 23-25!

The Japan Candle Association (JCA), headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, represented by Representative Director Takuya Kanasashi, will hold Japan's largest candle event, "TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026" (commonly known as TTCD2026), at Tokyo Tower. The "living flame" of candles and wax, which has long been a part of people's lives. Even in our convenient modern era, its light has the power to calm the mind, foster conversation, and transform spaces into something special. This event, as "Japan's largest candle festival, boasting over 40,000 visitors annually," will once again deliver a unique "light experience." The event's concept is an "experience of light to be enjoyed with all five senses." Set against the backdrop of Tokyo Tower, a symbolic landmark of Japan, we will unfold a variety of content themed around "lighting, creating, competing, talking, photographing, and connecting." We will provide a space where visitors can directly see, listen to, smell, and touch diverse candles, enjoying their candle experience to their heart's content. Please enjoy the enchanting lights spreading at the foot of Tokyo Tower, and the healing power and expressive possibilities of candles through candle making, markets, and art exhibitions. ■Event Overview ・Name: TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 (TTCD2026) ・Dates: Friday, October 23, Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25, 2026 ・Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (October 23 only: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM) ・Location: Tokyo Tower Main Entrance Event Plaza, Tower Event Space (1F) ・Visitors: Approximately 45,000 (3-day total) ・Organizers: Japan Candle Association / JCA Inc. ・Admission: Free (some content may be paid) ■"Experience of Light with All Five Senses" Event Programs (Tentative) At the venue, we have prepared a variety of programs where you can experience "lighting, creating, competing, talking, photographing, and connecting" with candles. ・【Compete / Talk】JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD 2026 This is an award to decide the No. 1 handmade candle artist. It is a competition where candle artists from Japan and abroad "compete" in skill and expressiveness, and a place to "talk" about the charm of candles through their works. This year, in addition to creating candles, a "display" contest category has been newly established, proposing the fun of coordinating effective candle displays. (Applications for award works scheduled for May) ・【Light / Photograph】Tokyo Tower Candle Night A candle night where countless enchanting flames spread at the foot of the illuminated Tokyo Tower. You can fully enjoy the感動 of "lighting" your own candles amidst the artificial lights of Tokyo Tower and the countless candles before you, along with the fun of "photographing" the photogenic space. ・【Create / Light】Experiential Workshops Numerous workshops will be held, including candle making, where people of all ages and genders can easily participate. Experience the joy of "creating" your own original item by choosing colors and scents, and the pleasure of "lighting" the candle you made at home. ・【Connect / Photograph】Candle Market Original candles from unique candle artists will be exhibited and sold. It will be a place to "connect" with your favorite works, artists, and other visitors, while also expanding the enjoyment of "photographing" beautiful displays. ・【Talk / Connect】Candle Stage On a special stage surrounded by candlelight, award ceremonies for the JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD 2026, as well as entertainment and talk shows, are planned. In a fantastical space, award winners and special guests will "talk" about their thoughts, offering an extraordinary moment where hearts "connect." ・【Light / Connect】Message Candle Candlelight also serves as a "light of remembrance and recovery" to soothe and overcome sorrow. Message candles, where you write your own wishes or messages to loved ones and light them, will be held as part of reconstruction support activities for Fukushima and the Noto Peninsula, connecting people's thoughts through lighting. ■Latest Event Information Detailed information about this event will be updated regularly on the following: ・JCA Official HP https://japan-candle.org/ ・JCA Official Instagram @jca_official The Japan Candle Association (JCA) was established in 2009 and is one of Japan's largest candle organizations, with over 6,000 members in Japan and Asia. With its certification school business as its core, it trains and produces candle artists and instructors, while also promoting correct knowledge of production techniques and safety. Furthermore, through the organization of Japan's largest candle event "TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS" and the "JAPAN CANDLE ARTIST AWARD" to determine the No. 1 creator, it promotes the development of candle culture and the improvement of candle artists' skills and talent discovery. In addition, it aims to expand the possibilities of artistic expression through candles, while also contributing to proposals for environmentally friendly manufacturing and sustainable lifestyles, and working towards the establishment and development of a culture of "making, lighting, decorating, and gifting." Official Website: https://japan-candle.org/