After the Hanami flower viewing festival, Japan begins the exciting Hanabi fireworks festival.

In Japan, fireworks are not just a light show but also a profound cultural symbol. (Photo: Internet)

Hundreds of thousands of residents and tourists flocked to Odaiba beach to enjoy the fireworks and music show called “STAR ISLAND 2025” for 1.5 hours. Tens of thousands of colorful fireworks in the sky of Tokyo Bay signaled a wonderful Hanabi season.

In Japan, fireworks are more than just a light show; they are also a deep cultural symbol. Since the Edo period, fireworks festivals (Hanabi Taikai) have been an integral part of summer, bringing joy and community together. After a long hiatus, 2025 will see a strong revival of these festivals, with a larger scale and more careful preparation than ever before.

Impressive performance "STAR ISLAND 2025". ( Video : Bambi_fireworks)

Fireworks festivals are also one of the major cultural festivals of the land of the rising sun. The Japanese love fireworks very much, every year it is estimated that hundreds of fireworks festivals are held in all regions of Japan and all attract a lot of people to come and admire.

The Japanese refer to hanabi as “fire flowers,” like the ephemeral existence of cherry blossoms. Hanabi is seen as a mass event, with many people strolling around in yukata (summer kimono), drinking cold beer and carrying uchiwa (fans) — watching fireworks on hot summer nights.

Fireworks also often appear in traditional festivals, community activities such as welcoming the new year, celebrating national day, sports festivals... helping to bring a vibrant atmosphere to the ceremony.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/sau-le-hoi-ngam-hoa-hanami-nhat-ban-bat-dau-buoc-sang-le-hoi-phao-hoa-hanabi-soi-dong-post324901.html