Adachi Fireworks, Annual fireworks festival in Adachi-ku, Japan
Description
Adachi Fireworks is an annual festival held along the Arakawa River in Tokyo that launches approximately 13,600 fireworks in just one hour. The event draws hundreds of thousands of visitors who gather along the riverbanks to watch the display.
History
The festival was founded in 1924 and marks the beginning of summer season celebrations in Tokyo. Since its establishment, it has continued annually and become a long-standing tradition in the city.
Culture
The festival is woven into Japanese summer traditions, with visitors gathering along the riverbanks to celebrate together. You will find local food vendors throughout the area, and the riverside fills with people in summer clothing enjoying meals and drinks.
Practical
The venue is easily reached from Kita Senju or Kosuge stations. Numbered viewing spots at 10, 11, 19, and 20 along the riverbank offer clear sightlines of the fireworks.
Did you know?
The finale features multiple golden fireworks launched at the same time, transforming the night sky with brilliant light. This synchronized effect is so intense that the sky briefly appears as bright as daytime.
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