Simple sketch elevates photo of sunset into a touching work of art
Japanese artist unit sara (@sara2626_if) is a duo composed of photographer Arai and illustrator sako. Arai takes photographs and her boyfriend, sako, draws illustrations, creating…
Fireworks
Hand-held fireworks performer has photog son capture the moment with stunning results
Japanese photographer はやて Hayate (teeeehaya.photo) travels around Japan in search of spectacular scenery and captures beautiful landscapes in his photographs. Most of Hayate’s photos on…
Japan’s spectacular nebuta lantern floats make long-awaited return to festival under brilliant fireworks show
It seems like each summer festival in Japan has something unique about its fireworks show that makes it stand out. When it comes to Aomori…
Photographer captures glorious return of Yokohama’s too beautiful fireworks after 3 years
When summer rolls around in Japan, so do summer festivals, and that means a barrage of the country’s grandest fireworks shows that people flock to…
Stunning photo shows the beautiful power of Japan’s biggest fireworks shell
Many Japanese summer festivals are highlighted by grand fireworks shows, some of which are so jaw-droppingly spectacular they draw crowds of spectators from all over…
For the first time in three years, one of Japan’s greatest fireworks shows arrives better than ever
There’s plenty of fantastic fireworks shows in Japan, but the spectacular display at Mie prefecture’s Kihoku Lantern Festival stands out among even the best. While…
Set off a gorgeous Japanese fireworks show with color changing sake glasses
One of the highlights of summer in Japan is attending local natsu-matsuri, or summer festivals. While many in attendance don a summer yukata as they…
Say kampai to summer with gorgeous goldfish and fireworks motif glasses from Japan
Look at these five tinted glasses with beautiful tints, such as pale blue and green… Photo by grape Shop Not only are the shades of…
“I finally got it!” Fireworks reflected on famous rice terrace in Japan are truly spectacular
While castles, shrines, and temples get a lot of the glory, Japan’s rice fields can sneak under the radar when it comes to the country’s…
Japanese fireworks are beautiful but needy cat doesn’t care
The owner of the Twitter account (@0707_Shisyamo) posts about their daily lives with their cat, ししゃも Shisyamo. One day earlier this month, they were watching…
Wow! What beautiful fireworks! Wisteria flowers burst forth in breathtaking photo
From now until May 22nd, the Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival is taking place at the Ashikaga Flower Park, famous nationwide for its incredibly vibrant display…
Ramune & pineapple chuhais are coming to liven up your fireworks and beach parties this summer
Even though the sakura season has yet to reach the northernmost parts of Japan, with the country experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, many people’s thoughts are…
Japan’s first ‘highest altitude fireworks’ display to be held on slopes of Mt. Fuji
Though fireworks are most commonly associated with summer festivals in Japan, there’s no rule that says you can’t enjoy them year round; and during the…
A rare event: Oiran Courtesans take to the streets under fireworks at Edo Wonderland this Saturday
In celebration of it’s 35th year since opening, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura will hold a special ‘Autumn Night in Edo’ event to express gratitude for…
Photographer commemorates final Miyajima Fireworks with stunning Itsukushima Shrine shot
Most large summer events and festivals in Japan, including much anticipated fireworks shows, have been cancelled as a preventative measure due to the ongoing pandemic….