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BIOLUMINESCENT PLANTS EXPERIENCE

Find the true night by the light of tomorrow, cast by self-luminous plants.

In one of the brightest cities on Earth, go looking for the light that living plants make on their own — with no electricity.

Trace the screen to find the seeds of light hidden in the dark.

Luminescence Plants Exhibition – Light for a Sustainable Future

DATES
2026.11.19 THU – 11.23 MON
TIME
Daily 17:00 – 21:00
VENUE
Shibuya Sakura Stage, Nigiwai STAGE, in front of Shibu‑S
ADMISSION
Free, no reservation

ABOUT

A living light, made by plants themselves.

LEP (Light Emitting Plants) is the organic light that living plants give off by themselves, without using electricity. Light in harmony with nature appears as it gets dark. Walk, photograph, and talk about the swaying light. Rediscover the natural night within urban and everyday spaces, and experience a new way of lighting.

To learn more about how self-luminous plants work, please visit the official page of LEP Inc..

DISCOVERY

Wonder

A glowing-plant photo booth and exhibits

“Is that a real plant glowing?” It all starts here. See and learn about glowing plants.

Dates
Nov 19 (Thu) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
Hours
17:00 – 21:00 (cancelled in bad weather)
Duration
About 5 minutes
Capacity
5 people
Location
Nigiwai STAGE — tent in front of Shibu‑S
Fee
Free, no reservation

What’s on show

  1. Photo booth

    Take photos against a panel of Shibuya’s true sky, painted with glowing plants.

  2. Glowing objects

    Take your time with objects that make use of the gentle flicker of plants that glow without electricity.

  3. The future of lighting

    A future where you can read a book by the light of plants alone is close at hand.

Before you join

  • It is dark inside the tent. Please watch your step.
  • Please do not touch the objects.
  • Do not use flash when taking photos.
  • You may need to wait when it is crowded.
A photo booth inside a dark tent, with panels and objects of glowing green plants
*Image for illustration

Light in use

Light you can use in everyday life

Not a flashy show, but a glimpse of light you could live with. In the dim passage, plant lamps slowly come into view.

Dates
Nov 19 (Thu) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
Hours
17:00 – 21:00 (cancelled in bad weather)
Duration
About 5 minutes
Capacity
None
Location
Nigiwai STAGE — Shibu‑S
Fee
Free, no reservation

What’s on show

  1. Light among the plants

    Plantings along an everyday passage, suddenly lit by a glowing plant. A moment to notice a comforting light.

Before you join

  • Please take care not to obstruct people passing through.
  • Please do not run on stairs or steps. Watch your step.
  • Please do not climb over the handrails.
Green glowing glass lamps lighting the shrubs beside a stone lantern in a night garden

Find the dark

Discover the dark by the light of tomorrow, cast by self-luminous plants

Take a biophilia lamp and look for dark spots that a plant’s light can illuminate. For 30 minutes, you are an explorer of dark and light.

Dates
Nov 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 23 (Mon, holiday)
Times
17:30 / 18:30 / 19:30 / 20:30 (4 sessions a day)
Duration
About 30 minutes
Capacity
15 people per session
Meeting point
Nigiwai STAGE — tent in front of Shibu‑S
Fee
Free, no reservation

How to play

  1. Pick up a lamp

    At the Nigiwai STAGE tent, each person receives one biophilia lamp.

  2. Search the dark

    With a staff member, walk through the dark area of Hagukumi STAGE and look for spots your lamp can light up.

  3. Learn about the light

    Scan the QR code to learn about the technology and the concept.

  4. Shoot and share

    Take a photo of the light you found and post it on social media.

Before you join

  • You will walk in dark places. Watch your step, and keep hold of children.
  • Please do not run on stairs or steps.
  • Do not open the lid of the biophilia lamp or take it away. Do not use flash when taking photos.
  • You may need to wait when it is crowded.
A biophilia lamp glowing green inside a glass orb

ACCESS

Getting there

Shibuya Sakura Stage — Nigiwai STAGE, in front of Shibu‑S(8-4 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Walk from Shibuya Station. Start from the gate for your line below. For the detailed route, please see the official Shibuya Sakura Stage website.

  • JR Yamanote LineShinnan Gate
  • Toyoko / Den-en-toshi / Hanzomon / Fukutoshin LinesShibuya Hikarie Gate
  • Ginza LineGate toward Shibuya Scramble Square
  • Keio Inokashira LineCentral Gate
Official access page

SHARE

Share the light you found.

Post your photos with the hashtags. One picture from you helps this event reach more people.

  • #光る植物
  • #GlowingPlants
  • #GREENVALLEYSHIBUYA
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SURVEY

Finding Shibuya's true night by the light of tomorrow
— Visitor survey

If you visited, please take about one minute to answer a short Google Form survey. It helps us shape future exhibitions and products. Answering only the first 5 questions is fine. Also, 20 respondents will be chosen to receive a ¥1,000 Amazon gift card.

How we handle your answers

  • LEP Inc. uses your answers only to evaluate and improve the exhibition.
  • We will not provide your answers to third parties in a form that identifies you.
  • Entering your email address is optional. If you do, we will use it only to send you information about LEP exhibitions and sales, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Please answer using the QR code at the venue.