Hanabi (fireworks) are a feature of summer in Japan.Whether it’s the shelves stocked with fireworks big and small to use at your next barbecue or one of the many firework festivals held during the ...

Previously, we told you why you should travel to Japan in summer, and one of the main reasons is Japan’s magnificent fireworks festivals, which are usually held during summer.. If you’ve been to one ...

TOKYO – On a night not too far in the future but still being kept secret, skies across Japan will light up with simultaneous fireworks displays from north to south in a plan by fireworks make… ...

“Historically fireworks in Japan have been launched to pray for the eradication of plagues and to console the spirits of the deceased,” said Tokyo craftsman Kouhei Ogatsu, 38. “In the business we have ...

Whether through your window, or from a crowded riverbank, watching fireworks—hanabi—is an essential summer pastime in Japan. Video producer John Daub tells us about the appeal of hanabi ...

Atsugi, Japan, June 20, 2003: Hanabi (fireworks) craftsmen roll smaller balls of fireworks to make sure they are tight. The process of sealing the fireworks takes days as they add a layer of paper ...

"Queen Super Fireworks: Yozora no Rhapsody," coming to three locations in Japan in November, will feature 13,000 fireworks synchronized to the legendary rock band's hit songs.