OSAKA—The master pyrotechnicians behind the Omagari fireworks festival, Japan’s most prestigious fireworks competition, lit ...

One of western Japan’s leading fireworks festivals, this joint event is held by Moji Ward in Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki in ...

Pyrotechnics designer Hiroyuki Hirose is gearing up for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo, during which his ...

Dating back to 1650, this is one of western Japan’s largest and oldest fireworks festivals, having begun as a dedication ...

What to see in Japan this summer? From fireworks festivals to kakigori, here are 12 things to spot this season.

Wait, there’s more. On August 16 there’s another summer event taking place around Hakone’s Gora Station. Marking the end of ...

Organizers are changing schedules for summer festivals and fireworks displays in Japan, hoping to protect people from the intense summer heat and heavy rain. The Sagajoka Sakaenokuni Matsuri festival ...