JP HANABI
Japan Fireworks Festival Guide
Hokkaido
Tohoku
Kanto
Koshinetsu
Hokuriku
Tokai
Kansai
Chugoku
Shikoku
Kyushu & Okinawa
Calendar
Features
Hokkaido
Tohoku
Kanto
Koshinetsu
Hokuriku
Tokai
Kansai
Chugoku
Shikoku
Kyushu & Okinawa
Top
/
Links
Links
Links
Links to fireworks-related organizations, official websites, and tourism associations.
Fireworks Associations
Japan Pyrotechnics Association
↗
A public interest incorporated association representing Japan's fireworks industry. Establishes safety standards and provides technical guidance.
Japan Fireworks Art Association
↗
Established in 1960. A leading organization of Japanese fireworks technicians, dedicated to promoting fireworks art.
Japan Explosives Industry Association
↗
An industry association promoting safe manufacturing and distribution of explosives. Oversees regulations and safety of fireworks materials.
Japan's Top 3 Fireworks
National Fireworks Competition 'Omagari Fireworks'
↗
Japan's premier fireworks competition awarding the Prime Minister's Prize. Held annually on the last Saturday of August in Daisen, Akita Prefecture.
Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
↗
One of Japan's Top 3 fireworks festivals, known as the birthplace of star mines. Held annually on the first Saturday of November in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks
↗
One of Japan's Top 3 fireworks festivals, held as a symbol of recovery. Features the spectacular 3-shaku shells and Phoenix fireworks. Held annually August 2-3 in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture.
Official Event Sites
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
↗
Tokyo's largest fireworks festival. Known as the birthplace of fireworks festivals, launching approximately 20,000 shells annually.
Suwa Lake Festival Lakeside Fireworks
↗
One of Japan's largest-scale fireworks festivals. Approximately 40,000 shells illuminate the sky above Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture.
Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks
↗
Shizuoka Prefecture's largest fireworks festival. Also known as the National Fireworks Masters Selection Competition, attracting over 400,000 visitors annually.
Oita 'Yume' Fireworks
↗
A representative fireworks festival of Oita Prefecture. Features the fusion of music and fireworks, boasting one of Kyushu's largest scales.
Tourism Organizations
JNTO Japan National Tourism Organization
↗
Japan's national tourism organization. Provides travel information in 15 languages and supports visitors to Japan.
Japan Tourism Agency
↗
An organization under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism responsible for tourism administration. Promotes policies for a tourism-oriented nation.
Japan Tourism Promotion Association
↗
Japan's central tourism promotion organization. Operates the nationwide travel information site 'JAPAN 47 GO'.
Local Tourism Boards
Daisen City Tourism & Products Association
↗
Tourism association of Daisen City, home of the Omagari Fireworks. Offers rich fireworks-related content including a daily fireworks calendar.
Akita Prefecture Tourism Federation
↗
Provides tourism information for Akita Prefecture. Covers prefectural events including the Omagari Fireworks.
Ibaraki Prefecture Tourism & Products Association
↗
Tourism association of Ibaraki Prefecture, home of the Tsuchiura Fireworks. Operates a multilingual tourism information site.
Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association
↗
Tourism association of Niigata Prefecture, home of the Nagaoka Fireworks. Features a dedicated fireworks festival page.
Suwa City Tourism Association
↗
Tourism association of Suwa City, home of the Lake Suwa Fireworks. Provides detailed fireworks festival info and local tourism information.
Fukuroi City Tourism Association
↗
Tourism association of Fukuroi City, home of the Enshu Fireworks. Provides access information for the fireworks festival day.
Shizuoka City Tourism Association
↗
Provides tourism information for Shizuoka Prefecture. Also covers prefectural fireworks festivals including the Abegawa Fireworks.
Atami City Tourism Association
↗
One of the organizers of the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival. Provides tourism info for Atami, where fireworks are launched multiple times throughout the year.
Oita Prefecture Tourism Association
↗
Tourism association of Oita Prefecture, home of the 'Yume' Fireworks. Promotes Oita's attractions including fireworks festivals and hot springs.
Fireworks Culture & Info
Hanabi-amu (Fireworks Traditional Culture Museum)
↗
A fireworks museum in Omagari. A precious cultural facility that conveys the history and technology of fireworks.
Walkerplus Fireworks Festival
↗
One of Japan's largest fireworks festival search sites, covering approximately 800 events nationwide.
JAPAN 47 GO Fireworks Feature
↗
A feature page with over 500 nationwide fireworks festivals, operated by the Japan Tourism Promotion Association.