Had it not been for COVID-19, the skies over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, would’ve been blazing with the brilliance of hanabi fireworks nearly every weekend in July and August.
I love Christmas festivities, but New Year’s Eve celebrations are particularly dear to my heart. Firstly, there are a lot of my family traditions associated with the day that now bring great memories.
A 30-minute drive from Sasebo Naval Base, Emukae Town is known for “Emukae Sento Matsuri,” it’s vibrant summer festival (thousands of lights festival).
Nearly 40,000 Japanese locals recently congregated under the hot summer sun to tour naval ships, see military aircraft up close and feast on American barbecue while getting to know their neighbors on the base.
Throughout the summer, Japan’s night skies light up with the brilliance of “hanabi,” or fireworks. With more than 80 fireworks festivals nationwide, you’re sure to have an opportunity to catch one during your stay. Here is the list of fireworks festivals.
Throughout the summer, Japan’s night skies light up with the brilliance of “hanabi,” or fireworks. With more than 80 fireworks festivals nationwide, you’re sure to have an opportunity to catch one during your stay.
Summer in Japan is perhaps the least popular season because it gets incredibly hot and humid, mosquitos attack at full force, while cicadas get obnoxiously loud.
