In Japanese, fireworks are called ‘ hanabi’ (花火) – a combination of “hana” (flower), and “bi” (fire). Let’s take a look at the origin of this longstanding event and the most renowned Japanese fireworks festivals in the country! Just like hanami festivals–cherry blossom viewing festivals–in spring, Japan also has a way of embracing hot summers: firework festivals. Unfortunately, the following fireworks displays have been cancelled this year, as they were last year.No other country knows how to celebrate the changing of seasons like Japan. (Japanese) Cancelled Major Fireworks Festivals 2022 Locationįuchu-keiba Seimon-mae Station on Keio Lineįuchu Honmachi Station on JR Line More info The event will celebrate the Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary with 14,000 Japanese fireworks. (Japanese) The Rolling Stones 60th Anniversary : The Greatest Fireworks Entry to the venue is not allowed, so please watch the fireworks from your home or other places. This year the festival will be held at the Meisei University campus without spectators. (Japanese) Ome-shi Noryo Fireworks Festival Under consideration for holding in the Autumn. No location is available due to the fact that the event will be held without notice or spectators. The fireworks will be a 10-minute surprise in late July. The Hachioji Fireworks Festival has been canceled however, in order to liven up the Hachioji Festival, which will be held for the first time in three years, and to encourage businesses and citizens who have been forced to endure the cancellation of many events and activities, a 10-minute surprise fireworks display will be held in late July. (Japanese) Hachioji-shi Surprise Fireworks (Japanese) Jingu Stadium Swallows Fireworksįrom July 22 to August 25, 300 fireworks will be shot off at the end of the 5th inning of games held at Jingu Stadium. Kokuritsu Kyogijyo Station on Toei Oedo Line More info Gaienmae Station, Aoyama 1-chome Station, Omotesando Station on Tokyo Metro Lines Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station on JR Sobu Line *Tickets are required to enter each venue. * Details are subject to change without notice Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival * In the event of bad weather, fireworks may be cancelled or rescheduled to the following day or another later date. Please note that due to covid-19, some major fireworks festivals have been cancelled or will be held without spectators. To get a good seat, arriving at the event early is highly recommended. Here are the major firework events for 2022 being held in the Tokyo area. These past few years you can see many foreigners wearing yukata (casual kimono worn during summer) during firework events as well as many Japanese too. These firework events are very popular amongst Japanese and foreign residents of Tokyo alike and are becoming one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions. Fireworks in Japan have also been used during the past Olympics held within the country. Japan is known to have the most beautiful fireworks in the world. As time passed, the use of fireworks evolved into being used for community events and entertainment which continue to be held in Japan during summer. Obon is a traditional annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors that takes place during summer. Why are there so many events being held? These events originated from the use of fireworks as a way of appeasing one’s ancestors during the “ Obon” period. Every year there are many beautiful firework events lighting up the sky in Japan during summer.
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