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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.