Fireworks 2026 Complete Overview
Complete guide to Japan's 2026 fireworks festivals. Schedules, rankings, and regional info in 4 languages: Japanese, English, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.
Monthly Highlights
Top fireworks festivals from July to October
July
August
Chiba 900th Anniversary Commemoration: Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa 2026 (48th Chiba Citizens' Fireworks Festival)
8/1 · Chiba
Approx. 24,000 shells
Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Display
8/1 · Shimane
Aug 1: 10000 shells, Aug 2: 11000 shells (2 days)
The 110th Anniversary Ashikaga Fireworks Festival
8/1 · Tochigi Prefecture
Approx. 20,000 shells
September
Top 10 Fireworks Festivals in Japan 2026
Comprehensive ranking by launch count, attendance, and highlights
The 39th Tonegawa Grand Fireworks Festival
Huis Ten Bosch 13th Kyushu's Greatest Fireworks Festival
Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026
The 59th Joso Kinugawa Fireworks Festival
Oarai Seaside Fireworks Festival 2026
The 95th Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
Nasuno Furusato Fireworks Festival
The 74th Oyama Fireworks
Burn! Commerce and Industry Youth Division!! 23rd Konosu Fireworks Festival
National Fireworks Competition 'The 5th Nishi-Awa Fireworks Festival'
Fireworks by Region
Browse festivals across Japan's 10 regions
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