December 1, 2000 Takano-Cho, Hiroshima Pref. "Brightly illuminated town office" The front of the office was illuminated. After the countdown, it was lit and a great cheer arose. Though there was no gorgeousness as the ones in the big cities, it stood out in the rustic area. It was six o'clock in the evening; the illumination was fantastically contrasted by the darkness of the night. In the cold weather, the young and old enjoyed the lights as well as miso-soup and cotton candies the office treated. Seeing the cheerful children, I instinctively pushed the shutter.