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Fireworks for the sake of fireworks
They continue for over an hour and the scale is huge
There are a number of fireworks festivals ('hanabi matsuri') around the country every summer. Usually there are some occasions for having firworks. In Japan, they hold fireworks festivals for the sake of having a great one.
They continue for over an hour and the scale is huge. If you happened to visit Japan during July and August, you should definitely check them out.
Handpicked links
About Hanabi Fireworks
A comprehensive website supported by Japan Fireworks Artists Association. Unfortunately English pages are not updated since 2006.