The biggest ginkgo tree in Japan, “Big Yellow” in Fukaura, Aomori, is currently in full bloom.

The Ginkgo biloba (commonly known as big yellow, Tarachine ginkgo), which has an estimated age of 1000 years or more, is 31 meters in height and 22 meters in height, which is equivalent to the 10th floor of a building, is among the ginkgo trees in Japan. It is said to be the 1st largest, and is the 3rd tallest and the 1st thickest trunk among all tree species in Japan. In 2004, it was registered as a national designated natural monument.

The light-up started in 2012, and in Fukaura Town, it is named "Big Yellow" to attract tourists. The light-up that started on November 8th has 48 lights, the largest ever.

Mr. Maguro Suzuki of the Tourism Division said, “The locals are happy that the lights are getting brighter. Yellow leaves are expected to be around 80% of the time and the weekend is expected to be around. ". "I want you to see the golden carpet that has fallen the biggest ginkgo tree in Japan and is spread all over," he calls.

A woman in her 30s, who was visiting with her mother from Hirosaki, said that the light-up looked up from the trunk of "Big Yellow" was "a place wrapped in gold" and was enthusiastically pointing the camera.

Lighting time is from 16:30 to 20:30. The light-up will be completed by November 28th, depending on the situation of the fallen leaves.