The Kokura Illumination has begun in a part of central Kitakyushu City. The area is lit up with lights to celebrate the upcoming gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics world championships in January 2022. The international sporting event coincides with about one hundred SDGs projects. Source: KBC
Photo by Kokura Kita Ward Office official facebook
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