Japan's Christmas Lights for 2016 (Photo Gallery)

Outer space is the theme for the Starlight Garden, where a light and music show unfolds.

Welcome lights at the entrance constantly cycle through a rainbow of colors.

The Welcome Tree plays Christmas songs to signal when the lights go on at five o’clock each afternoon.

Trees lit up like candles reflect off the nearby water at the Tokyo Midtown garden.

A colorful stairway leads to a Christmas tree at the Illumillion entrance.

Friendly polar bears among the greenery at the Zoo of Light.

The spectacular Palace of Light show combines LED brilliance with water columns and music.

A giant, sparkling diamond rests at the heart of the Niagara of Light.

A sea of blue lights covers the hillsides.

Blue and white lights contrast with the red and white of Tokyo Tower in the distance.

Visitors can select the colors and sequences of the lights by downloading the Catch the Power app.

Lights shine like silver frost on the trees.