Tokyo turns into the fireworks capital of the world. There are numerous fireworks festivals happening in different parts of the city during this time, and an estimated 13,000 fireworks are used every year. The biggest fireworks festival in the city is the Sumida River Fireworks Festival...
Sumida River Fireworks Festival:This spectacular event lights up the sky with fireworks, and locals often dress in yukatas (summer kimonos) for the occasion. Shinjuku Eisa Festival:A lively celebration of Okinawan culture, featuring traditional dances and music. Autumn Festivals As the leaves change ...
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have hit the one-year-to-go mark — again. But few are in a mood to celebrate. Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic postponed the Olympics and pushed back the opening to July 23, 2021. Fireworks cascad...
When the rainy season passes in mid-July, suddenly it’s summer – the season for lively street fairs and hanabi taikai (fireworks shows). The grandest of the lot takes place on the last Saturday in July, with an incredible 20,000 pyrotechnic wonders exploding over Asakusa district (beware,...
This sense of solidarity was critical to the success of the Tokyo 2020 Games following their historic one-year postponement, especially in the establishment of the Tokyo 2020 Playbooks—guidelines for safe and secure participation and operations. The Playbooks set a new standard for large-scale spo...
Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Last Saturday in July): One of Tokyo's largest fireworks displays, held along the Sumida River, featuring breathtaking pyrotechnics, and drawing massive crowds. Kanda Matsuri (Mid-May, odd-numbered years): A grand Shinto festival held at Kanda Myojin Shrine, fea...
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I know, I know, that time of year is still over a month away. Halloween was only a couple of weeks ago, and anyone else in the UK has probably only just heard the last of the fireworks after burning effigies last week. Still, we wanted to give you all as much of a heads-up as...
with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. Don't miss the chance to witness the spectacular Sumida River Fireworks Festival, a dazzling display of fireworks illuminating the night sky. Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting the Asakusa Shrine and Omurai Katori Shrine...
Fireworks explode over Tokyo's National Stadium at the end of the Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8. The word "arigato," seen at left, means thank you in Japanese. Abbie Parr/Getty Images The best photos from the Tokyo Olympics ...