It looks like the lion dance will be coming to ACTA Nishinomiya again this year.
It’s an annual tradition and a hugely popular event!
When is it happening?
January 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
①11:00 a.m. ②1:00 p.m. ③3:00 p.m.
Where is it happening?
- ACTA Nishinomiya East Building, 2nd Floor Central Plaza
- Various locations inside the building (East and West Buildings, 1st–2nd floors)
What will they do?
This is the usual order every year.
- Lion dance performance (East Building 2nd Floor Central Plaza, about 7 minutes)
- Photo session with the lion dance (2nd Floor Circular Deck)
- Prayers for prosperous business at each shop (East and West Buildings, 1st and 2nd floors. The route varies depending on the time slot.)
Scenes from last year
Lion dance performance
Don’t miss the perfectly synchronized lion dance performance! You might even get to touch it.
Photo session with the lion dance
There’s a huge line every year! The lion will wish for “safety and happiness at home” for you!
Prayers for prosperous business at each shop
“Prosperous business!” The shop staff all look so happy and relaxed too.
We wrote more details in this article.
Finally
This will be around the 5th time this event has been held. Every year, both shop staff and customers get really excited, so it’s a win-win. It’s one of the especially popular events at ACTA Nishinomiya, so be sure to check it out.
