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Sasebo to launch surprise fireworks on Dec. 26

In an effort to bring some holiday cheer, Sasebo City will light up the night sky with a surprise firework display on Dec. 26.
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“Secret” fireworks light up the sky over the Land of Rising Sun

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.
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‘It Looked Really Dangerous...’ 5 Things That Shocked Americans at Kansai Festivals

Japan has a lot of incredible festivals and matsuri that many overseas visitors don’t even know about!
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VIDEO| Karatsu Fireworks

“Journey” to Karatsu and visit a family owned factory that has been producing fireworks in Kyushu for over 150 years.
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Amazing ways to ring in a new year in Tokyo

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.
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Celebrate summer with lights, fireworks near Sasebo Aug. 23-24

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).
Lines stretch around around the base pier to tour 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge during the 43rd annual Friendship Day at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. MARVIN E. THOMPSON/U.S. NAVY
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Navy ships and military aircraft draw tens of thousands to Yokosuka’s ‘friendship’ event

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.
The All Japan Fireworks Competition is one of the most prestigious fireworks displays in the world as 28 fireworks experts compete in Omagari, Daisen city, Akita prefecture. It takes place Aug. 31, 5:15-6 p.m., 6:50-9:30 p.m. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DAISEN CITY, AKITA PREFECTURE)
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Fireworks in the Pacific

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.
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Speakin' Japanese: Fireworks talk

In mainland Japan and Okinawa, you can enjoy fireworks nearly every weekend throughout the months of July and August.
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MY FAVES: Fireworks sites in Japan

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.