Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Many fireworks festival are held in summer in Japan. Sumida river fireworks festival is most famous and historical one.

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Date/Time : Jul. 25 (Sat.)
*Will be canceled in case of rain

Location: (Site 1) Between Sakurabashi Bridge and Kototoibashi Bridge
(Site 2) Between Komagatabashi Bridge and Umayabashi



Descriptions
The origin of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, one of the largest and most famous fireworks displays in Tokyo, dates back to 1733. Although it had been repeatedly cancelled through its history, the festival officially rejuvenated in 1978 and has been annually held since then, marking its 30th year. In addition to the display of traditional fireworks, the program includes a competitive presentation of various new styles created by Japan's top class fireworks craftsmen (the competition is held at the festival site 1). Some presentations are based on this year's themes, "rainbows" and "fairies." The festival finishes with an impressive finale at which 3,000 fireworks are launched in five minutes at both festival sites.

Let's go to Sumida river wearing Yukata(light cotton Kimono)