Bring a Japanese festival fireworks show to your table with color changing sake drinking 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…
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With many festivals cancelled, you may need to be creative to enjoy summer at home
Despite summer being in full swing and the Olympics just around the corner, many residents in Japan and abroad are spending a lot of time…
Saitama City celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “Stay at Home” online fireworks festival
Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo, is known for its “Little Edo” Kawagoe, the greenery of Chichibu, and the mountains of Nagatoro. 2021 marks…
New renovations gives Twitter user their own personal fireworks during tea time
Due to the ongoing pandemic, many have been forced to stay in, and spend a lot more hours at home than ever before. Since we…
Entire Japanese village is recreated in Minecraft with samurai houses and Bon dancing villagers
You can now add a sprawling traditional Japanese village to your adventures in Minecraft thanks to a downloadable world now up on the Minecraft store….
Japan’s corona-fighting monster Amabie makes a surprise appearance in a fireworks festival
If you’re interested in Japan and have been following some of the news in the last few months, chances are you’ve heard of Amabie. The…
Drive-in Events this Summer in Japan: From Drive-in Theater to Drive-In Fireworks!
Drive-in theaters have been making a comeback recently because of the pandemic as many cinemas had to close until the situation gets better. Since May,…
Have a blast with this firework theme hotel stay
Hoshino Resort RISONARE Atami boasts amazing views of Atami and the local natural hot springs from up on the mountain where the hotel is situated….
Ushiku Buddha Japan’s Tallest Statue Lights Up With Firework Show
The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120-metre-tall bronze figure of Buddha, is the tallest statue in Japan and third tallest in the world. Despite only being just…
5 Tokyo Area Fireworks Festivals for a Sparkling Summer 2018
Best Fireworks Festivals and Displays in the Tokyo Area Dust off your yukata and ready your stomach for delectable festival food. It’s summer, a.k.a. fireworks…
The Best Destinations in Japan For Each Season: Summer
Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…
Self-Taught Photographer Captures Japan’s Brilliant Summer Fireworks
Fireworks are one of the most popular summer pastimes in Japan, and people gather with those closest to them to spend evenings at one of…
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[VIDEO] A Nice Art Depicting Fireworks… Can You Figure Out What’s It Made Out Of?
Summer is drawing to a close. How were the fireworks this year? Here’s something special for those of you who couldn’t make it to any…
Spectacular Fireworks That Changes The Way You See Fireworks – Its Finale Is Particularly Stunning!
Fireworks is a highlight of summer in the minds of Japanese people. Because of the effort pyrotechnicians have to put in to make the event…