7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Kamegawa Summer Festival held in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Around 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky, while the traditional local dance adds to the warm, welcoming atmosphere unique to this port town. We cover the date, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and reserved seating information.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kashima City Fireworks Festival taking place on July 4, 2026. Around 10,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and lake surface along the shores of Lake Kitaura. Covers access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kawanoe Summer Festival Fireworks Display taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Learn all about the appeal of the approximately 3,600 fireworks launched from Kawanoe Port, as well as access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the Kazahaya Sea Festival fireworks display taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Around 4,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and sea around Hojo. Covers access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
The Tamana Fireworks Festival 2026 will begin at 19:00 on Saturday, October 3, launching approximately 10,000 fireworks from the riverbank upstream of Takase Ohashi on the Kikuchigawa River. We provide a comprehensive guide to the approximately 2,000 free parking spaces, paid viewing seats, and hidden viewing spots at one of northern Kumamoto Prefecture’s largest fireworks festivals.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the “79th Kisarazu Port Festival Fireworks,” taking place on 2026年8月15日(土). Approximately 1万4000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Kisarazu Port in one of the largest fireworks festivals in the Kanto region. This guide covers everything you need to know before your visit, including the date, time, venue, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, traffic restrictions, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Koshigaya Fireworks Festival, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Approximately 5,000 fireworks, including spectacular Star Mine displays, will be launched from the Nakadote embankment in the Kasai Irrigation Canal, lighting up the night sky over Koshigaya. Complete information on access, lesser-known viewing spots, reserved seating, and more.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A guide to the Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026: approximately 4,500 fireworks over Dokai Bay, music, access, paid seats, quieter viewing spots and traffic restrictions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A guide to the 2026 48th Kurayoshi Utsubuki Festival Hiten Fireworks Display in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture. Featuring detailed information on the number of fireworks, venue, access, lesser-known viewing spots, reserved seating, and more to help you make the most of the event.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Mito Komon Festival Fireworks Display, scheduled for July 25, 2026. Around 5000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and the surface of Lake Senba. This guide covers reserved seating, access, and the best lesser-known viewing spots.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Musashi no Sato Summer Night Festival and Oita Godo Shimbun Musashi Fireworks on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with around 4,000 fireworks illuminating the sky and sea at Musashi Port.
7/17/2026 · 2 min read · seasonal
The Nagano Binzuru Festival itself has no fireworks display scheduled in 2026. This article gives an overview of the festival, held in central Nagano City on Saturday, August 1.
First-timers: Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka Golden Route for 7 days. Been before? Try Hokkaido in winter or Okinawa in summer — totally different vibes.
Read more →Tokyo blooms ~5 days before Kyoto. Safest play: Tokyo in early April, then head south to Kyoto the second week for late bloomers at Arashiyama.
Read more →February for Sapporo Snow Festival + Abashiri drift ice. July for Furano lavender + Biei green fields. Skip May — still cold, low scenery payoff.
Read more →2 days is plenty (Dotonbori, USJ, Osaka Castle). Better yet, use Osaka as a base for Kyoto/Nara/Kobe daytrips — hotels ~30% cheaper than Kyoto.
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