The display will draw on the wizardry of ... the national Omagari fireworks contest on Aug. 26. The Tsuchiura All-Japan Fireworks Competition will take place on Nov. 4 in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Thirty years ago a typical firework display lasted an hour, while today's shows rarely last more than 20 minutes. Japan has perfected the daytime fireworks display, in which smoke effects ...

Fireworks have a centuries-old tradition in Japan, where massive, colorful displays are an iconic symbol of summer and draw hordes of people, many wearing bright summer kimono. They began as a way ...

The traditional time for fireworks festivals in Japan is summer, when there’s zero chance of crowds getting chilly while waiting for the show to start. So the organizers of The Zekkei Fireworks are ...

Organised by the LY Corporation (the parent of Line and Yahoo Japan), the display ... are no viewing areas around the fireworks sites. You can also watch the display online.