TeamLab Illuminates 20,000 Cosmos Flowers at Osaka's Nagai Botanical Garden

Nov 09, 2026 | News On Japan

OSAKA - A field of approximately 20,000 cosmos flowers has reached peak bloom at Nagai Botanical Garden in Osaka's Higashisumiyoshi Ward, where a limited-time installation by art collective teamLab is transforming the autumn landscape into a glowing display of light and sound after dark.

The exhibition illuminates the sprawling field of cosmos flowers, creating a dreamlike atmosphere as the blossoms shine against the night sky. The installation combines the natural beauty of the seasonal flowers with interactive digital art, allowing visitors to experience the garden in an unusual way.

When visitors stop moving, the cosmos around them glow more brightly, accompanied by musical tones. The light and sound then spread to surrounding flowers, creating a ripple effect across the field that changes in response to people's movements.

Visitors have been enjoying the illuminated flowers and the atmosphere of the autumn garden.

"I haven't really seen cosmos flowers illuminated like this before, so I think it's very beautiful," one male visitor said.

A woman said she was particularly impressed by the variety of flowers on display. "There were so many different buds and colors, and I thought they were really cute."

A child who visited the exhibition simply said, "It was beautiful."

The limited-time installation offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy the approximately 20,000 cosmos flowers at their seasonal peak while experiencing an interactive combination of nature, light and sound.

Source: YOMIURI

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