Hanabi (花火)
means fireworks in Japanese, and it is one of the popular summer festivals in Japan, especially during the Obon festival.
When talking about the Hanabi fireworks festival, people will remember the extremely impressive fireworks displays in the night sky. People wear Yukata to participate in the festival, mingling on the busy streets with food stalls and playing many entertaining games.
In addition, fireworks competitions are also held in many places across the country during this period, with some famous competitions such as Omagari, Tsuchiura, Nagaoka,…
The fireworks display here is extremely unique and beautiful. The fireworks explode with many interesting images, such as hearts, smiley faces, or cartoon characters.
2024 Schedule…
| Prefecture | Fireworks Festival | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido | Hokkaido Makomanai Fireworks Festival | 6-Jul |
| Iwate | Morioka Fireworks Festival | TBD mid-Aug |
| Akita | Omagari Fireworks Festival | 31-Aug |
| Miyagi | Sendai Tanabata Fireworks Festival | TBD early-Aug |
| Tohoku Future Art Fireworks | TBD late-Sep | |
| Yamagata | Akagawa Fireworks Festival | 17-Aug |
| Fukushima | Iwaki Fireworks Festival | TBD early-Aug |
| Niigata | Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show | 2,3 -Aug |
| Ibaraki | Koga Fireworks Festival | 3-Aug |
| Tonegawa Fireworks Festival | TBD mid-Sep | |
| Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition | TBD early-Nov | |
| Tokyo | Adachi Fireworks Festival | 20-Jul |
| Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival | 23-Jul | |
| Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival | 27-Jul | |
| Itabashi Fireworks Festival | 3-Aug | |
| Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival | TBD early-Aug | |
| Edogawa Fireworks Festival | 24-Aug | |
| Chiba | Sakura Citizen’s Fireworks Festival | TBD early-Aug |
| Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa | TBD early-Aug | |
| Osaka | Yodagawa Fireworks Festival | 3-Aug |
| Fukuoka | Chikugo River Fireworks Festival | TBD late-Aug |
| Nagasaki | Huis Ten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival | TBD early-Oct |
| Okinawa | Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Display | TBD mid-Jul |
Such days are bustling with crowds eager to witness the fireworks spectacle. Many also book reservations at restaurants or hotels with scenic views for a convenient viewing experience. Thus, it’s advisable to plan ahead to ensure a fulfilling trip.
Have a good trip!!!
