First in Japan!Projection mapping of Santa's helper elves and the Nordic Christmas illuminations you'll want to visit with your loved ones - "Metsä's Nordic Christmas 2023" information release third edition -

Metsä Village (Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture) is one of the largest facilities in Japan where you can experience the Nordic lifestyle.11Month9From Sun (Thu)12Month25Until Sunday (Monday), "metsä's Nordic Christmas"2023"It will be held.

XNUMXth anniversary of opening11Month9The main event, which starts on Sunday (Thursday), will be the first animation in Japan of Santa's helper Tontu, who was born in Finland.^■projection mapping. Using metsä's landmark ``Market Hall'' as a screen, we will deliver the world of Tontu and his friends who start preparing for Christmas just after everyone is asleep. (^■According to our research)

Spend a special time with your loved ones in the Scandinavian Christmas world, set in a lakeside location with a Nordic feel, and the Christmas tree made of natural fir trees over XNUMX meters high and the illuminations of Japan's largest Himeri Road in the Sky. please.　　　　　　　　　　

 

XNUMX.First in Japan!^■Projection mapping of “Tontu”, a fairy living in metsä　(^■According to our research)

Finnish-born ``Tontu'', known as Santa Claus's helper fairy, also appears in metsä around Christmas time.In fact, in metsä Village, there was a home for Tontu and a workshop where Santa made Christmas presents for children!The hardworking Tontu and his friends begin their activities after the park closes and when everyone else is asleep. Of course, they are also responsible for preparing the Christmas decorations in the village.

Tontu and his friends focused on the main venue for projection mapping on the market hall wall, as well as on the entrance road and inside the building.5Appeared in places.Please feel the presence of Tontu and others here and there in the village ♪

↓Tontu will gather as you approach!Let's walk together♪

*Teaser movie　https://youtu.be/e_LwCiRb2EQ?si=PQLCOFiH9IyMkThb

Date and time:2023Years11Month9Sunday (Thursday) ~12Month25Sun (Monday)

<Main venue> Market hall in front of entrance

Screening: “The Forest and Lake Tontu’s Christmas Preparations”　

Time: approx.3Minutes (17:00~20:00every hour of30Screened minute by minute *The final screening will be20:00）

<Sub-venue> metsätier, in front of information, market hall XNUMXF, Viking Hall XNUMXF

 

XNUMX.Recommended Christmas goods/workshops/menus from Nordic fairies

Nordic Christmas fairies are not limited to Finland's Tontu, but don't forget Sweden's Tomte and Denmark's Nisse!Introducing a recommended lineup centered on Christmas goods and workshops by many Scandinavian fairies.(*All prices include tax)

 

・Tomte

Hand-painted tomte created by a group of Swedish artists.

Sales store:LAAVU(Rav)

Selling price:1,980Yen ~

 

・metsä limited Nordicanisse

A metsä limited design is now available for "Nordicanisse" with the motif of the Danish fairy "Nisse" who brings happiness! *11On sale from the end of the month

Store: Scandinavian miscellaneous goods

Selling price: 6,270Yen

 

・Fabric panel, Kietoasox, Tontu

Scandinavian items such as tontu handmade by craftsmen in Helsinki are lined up.

Sales store:LUNE D'EAU(Rene Dew)

Sales price: Fabric panel 4,708Yen~, Kietoasox 1,980Yen~, Tontu 3,080Yen ~

 

・Workshop to make tontu

Held every day during the period!Let's make one and only original Tontu in the world! (Required time:5~20Minutes)　

Experience location: Canoe workshopSågverk(Sogberg)”

Selling price:550Yen

 

・Tontu chocolate drink, gingerbread latte

A rich chocolate drink with a small tontu on top that is very popular among children and adults, and a warming gingerbread latte with spices.

Sales store:ROBERT'S COFFEE(Roberts Coffee)

Sales price: Tontu chocolate drink 715yen, gingerbread latte 693Yen

 

[Implementation overview] Metsä's Scandinavian Christmas2023

First in Japan!Daily projection mapping of Finland's Tontu, Santa Claus's helper fairy,2Welcome to the Nordic Christmas world of Santa greetings from Finland, limited Christmas menus, and exciting metsä.

Set in a lakeside location with a Scandinavian feel, there is a natural fir Christmas tree over XNUMXm tall and an entrance road of approx.100mThere are traditional Finnish crafts of various sizes.100Introducing the "Heavenly Himme Road" woven by individual "Himeli".

On the weekends, a variety of events are held, including special programs that allow you to experience Swedish culture, Christmas concerts featuring brass bands and folk instruments, and a Christmas market selling Scandinavian goods.No matter how many times you visit, there's always something new to discover2We will deliver it for months.Please spend a relaxing time at Metsä Village, experiencing the ``simple but warm'' atmosphere that is unique to Christmas in Scandinavia.

 

Date and time:2023Years11Month9Sunday (Thursday) ~12Month25Sun (Monday)　　

Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28710/?metsa

Sponsored by: Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of Finland