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
Huis Ten Bosch 13th Kyushu's Greatest Fireworks Festival
Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026
The 95th Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
National Fireworks Competition 'The 5th Nishi-Awa Fireworks Festival'
NARITA Fireworks Festival in Inbanuma
5th Expo Night Sky Becomes Art Day 2026
Chuo City 80th Anniversary & Minato City 80th Anniversary Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival
6th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival "RE.START Nov SKY Dream"
IMMERSIVE HANABI MAGIC 2026 FUJI YAMANAKAKO
120th Nagano Ebisuko Fireworks Festival
Fireworks by Region
Browse festivals across Japan's 10 regions
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