In Photos: Creations by son of late 'ice king' lit up for central Japan illumination event

Norihiro Kobayashi, who succeeded his father and now protects Hyotenka no Mori, is seen in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture on Feb. 4, 2022. (Mainichi/Tadayuki Otake)

Icicles and ice walls are vividly lit up at Hyotenka no Mori in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Feb. 4, 2022. (Mainichi/Tadayuki Otake)

A soap bubble is seen freezing as it floats at Hyotenka no Mori in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Feb. 4, 2022. (Mainichi/Tadayuki Otake)

A frozen soap bubble is seen popping at Hyotenka no Mori in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Feb. 4, 2022. (Mainichi/Tadayuki Otake)