December 23~24, 2000 Okayama-City, Okayama Pref. The final event of Koraku-en 300th Anniversary Koraku-en is one of the famous three gardens in Japan created by Tsunamasa Ikeda, the feudal lord of Okayama and is 300 years now. From the beginning of the year 2000, various memorial events were held and this was the final event including "candle illusion" and Christmas concert on December 23 and 24. The garden was opened until 8 o'clock in the evening, many people gathered to enjoy the entertainment.

	Koraku-en is next to the Okayama Castle across the Asahikawa River.		On December 24, they treated zenzai, sweet soup with red beans and with fresh rice cake.
	"Candle illusion" 2001 candles were lit.		Ice sculptures were displayed everywhere.