Japan Probe has an article featuring the “Candle Night” campaign (also known as the “Light Down Campaign” in Japan).  Basically, several cities will shut off lights for a couple hours in order to bring awareness to energy consumption.

I think it’s great when big organizations and governments stop and think about the environment.  It always feels like it’s a little guy’s battle.

Also not having electricity at night reminds me of when the power would go out and nobody would know what to do, and so usually they would spend more time together instead of apart at computers and televisions.  It’s true that technology has brought us together, but I think it also encourages us to become more independent and spend less time within our own families.

I hope they can bring the Candle Night Campaign to the States

Source: Turning off the lights across Japan (Japan Probe)