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Fireworks Shows List

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JULY 27 (SAT)
Fukushima Hanabi Taikai (Fukushima City)

JULY 27 (SAT)
Mizūmi Matsuri Nōryō Hanabi Taikai (Koriyama City)

JULY 28 (SUN)
Miharu no Sato Natsu Matsuri 2019 (Miharu Machi)

JULY 28 (SUN)
Ni-shi Ikka-son Nippashi-gawa “Kawa no Saiten” (Kitakata City)

JULY 28 (SUN)
Soma Noma-oi “Hi no Matsuri” (Odaka-ku, Minami Soma City)

AUG 3 (SAT)
Fukuyama Yume Hanabi (Koriyama City)

AUG 3 (SAT)
Iwaki Hanabi Taikai (Iwaki City)

AUG 4 (SUN)
Shirakawa-seki Matsuri Shimin Nōryō Hanabi Taikai (Shirakawa City)

AUG 10 (SAT)
Mitama Matsuri Ryūtō Hanabi Taikai (Yanaizu Machi)

AUG 13 (TUE)
Inawashiro Hanabi Taikai (Inawashiro Machi)

AUG 14 (WED)
Asakano Natsu Matsuti Hanabi Taikai (Koroiyama City)

AUG 16 (FRI)
Motomiya Mizuiro Hanabi (Motomiya City)

AUG 16 (FRI)
Asakawa no Hanabi (Asakawa Machi)

AUG 24 (SAT)
Sukagawa-shi Shakadō-gawa Hanabi Taikai (Sukagawa City)

2019 Summer Festival Schedule

Fukushima Hanabi Taikai

(Fukushima Fireworks Show – Fukushima City)

Approximately 10,000 fireworks will light up the sky.

Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to the following day.

As the first major summer festival in Fukushima this year, the Fukushima Hanabi Taikai aims to inspire strength and courage through a breathtaking display themed “Beautiful Harmony.” A wide variety of fireworks will paint the night sky, symbolizing unity and hope for a brighter future for everyone in Fukushima.

Enjoy the dynamic and enchanting spectacle of light and sound. Highlights include the world’s largest Shakudama (approximately 120 cm / 47 inches in diameter) and magnificent Starmines that fill the sky in rapid succession.

The program will also feature Engi Hanabi (message fireworks), sent up with wishes for protection from misfortune and for good fortune in the year ahead.

Location

Shinobu-ga-oka Ryokuchi
Shinobu-ga-oka Sogo Undo Koen
(At the confluence of the Abukuma River and the Matsukawa)

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Contact

Fukushima Hanabi Taikai Executive Committee
Tel: +81-24-525-3720

Mizumi Matsuri Noryo Hanabi Taikai

(Lake Festival “Cool Down” Fireworks Show – Koriyama City)

Approximately 1,500 fireworks will light up the sky.

Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: From 7:30 p.m.
The show will proceed in light rain.

Enjoy a magical summer evening as brilliant fireworks reflect beautifully across the lake’s surface, creating a breathtaking and romantic atmosphere.

Location

Tatehama, Koriyama City

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Contact

Koriyama Konan Matsuri Executive Committee
Tel: +81-24-983-2117

Miharu no Sato Natsu Matsuri 2019

(Miharu Town Summer Festival – Miharu Machi)

Date: Sunday, July 28

The annual Miharu no Sato Natsu Matsuri will be held at Denen Seikatsu-kan in Miharu no Sato.

A variety of special events are planned throughout the day, including the ever-popular hand-catching char experience for children, singing and dancing performances by local residents, a powerful Japanese taiko drum show, gymnastics performances, an orchestra, and live music.

Festival food stalls will also be set up, offering freshly prepared dishes—from crispy fried favorites to savory grilled specialties.

In the evening, enjoy a beautiful fireworks display lighting up the sky above Sakura Lake, bringing the summer festival to a spectacular close.

Location

Denen Seikatsu-kan, Miharu no Sato (Miharu Town)

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Contact

Denen Seikatsu-kan, Miharu no Sato
Tel: +81-247-62-8010

Nishi Ikka-son Nippashi-gawa Kawa no Saiten

(Two Cities and One Village – Nippashi River “River Festival”)
Kitakata City

Date: Sunday, July 28
Fireworks Display: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
The show will be cancelled in case of severe weather.

The Nippashi River “Kawa no Saiten” is held jointly by Kitakata City, Aizu-Wakamatsu City, and Yugawa Village. This magnificent annual fireworks display once again promises to light up the summer night sky of the Aizu region.

As one of the highlight events of the “Kura no Machi” Kitakata Festival, the program features a wide variety of fireworks, including Message Fireworks, creative Starmines synchronized to music, and special Japan–China collaborative fireworks, creating a colorful and dynamic spectacle along the riverside.

Soma Nomaoi Hi no Matsuri

(Soma Wild Horse Chase “Fire Festival” – Odaka-ku, Minamisoma City)

Approximately 4,000 fireworks will be launched.

Date: Sunday, July 28
Time: 7:20 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Saturday, August 31.

The Hi no Matsuri (Fire Festival) originated from a long-standing local custom. After the second day of events during the three-day Soma Nomaoi, local residents would see off the warriors and mikoshi bearers returning from Hibari-ga-Hara Saijo-chi.

They lined the roads with lanterns and torches, offering respect and prayers for the participants’ safe return home.

Today, the festival recreates this powerful tradition. Around 2,000 bonfires are lit near the fireworks site, and approximately 4,000 fireworks—including impressive Ni-shaku Dama (about 60 cm / 23 inches in diameter) and music-synchronized fireworks—illuminate the night sky, creating a dramatic and unforgettable spectacle of fire and light.

Location

Along the Maekawa Teibo

Access by Train:
Approximately a 15-minute walk from Odaka Station (JR Jōban Line)

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Contact

Odaka Tourism Association
Tel: +81-244-44-6014

Fukuyama Yume Hanabi

(Fukuyama Dream Fireworks – Koriyama City)

Approximately 6,000 fireworks will light up the sky.

Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 4.

Yume Hanabi is an annual summer tradition that brilliantly colors the night sky over Koriyama. During the day, visitors can enjoy special events such as a fun-filled Kids Festival and a Grand Raffle Draw.

As the grand finale, the fireworks show delivers an unforgettable spectacle featuring powerful Shakudama with deep, resonating booms and creative fireworks synchronized to music—bringing the summer celebration to an exciting close.

Location

Fukuyama Kasenjiki Tamokuteki Hiroba
(Around the Abukuma River embankment along Route 288)

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Contact

Fukuyama Natsu Matsuri Executive Committee
Tel: +81-24-923-0896

🎆 Iwaki Hanabi Taikai [Iwaki Fireworks Show] (Iwaki City)

About 10,000 fireworks will light up the summer sky

Date: AUG 3 (SAT)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

※ The show will not be cancelled in light rain, but will be called off if weather conditions are severe.

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The Iwaki Hanabi Taikai is one of the most spectacular summer fireworks festivals in Fukushima. Approximately 10,000 fireworks are set off in a grand display over the port area, creating a breathtaking scene against the shimmering night view of the harbor.

A major highlight of this event is the creative fireworks show, precisely synchronized to the latest hit songs as well as nostalgic movie soundtracks. Each launch is carefully programmed down to the second, creating a powerful fusion of music, color, and explosive rhythm.

With the dramatic seaside backdrop and massive fireworks blooming overhead, this show delivers both elegance and overwhelming intensity — a summer night experience you won’t forget.

Shirakawa-seki Matsuri Shimin Noryo Hanabi Taikai

(Shirakawa-seki Festival Citizen Cool Down Fireworks Show – Shirakawa City)

Approximately 5,200 fireworks will light up the sky

Date: Sunday, August 4
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In case of severe weather, the show will be postponed to Monday, August 5.

The Shirakawa Shimin Nōryō Fireworks Show is a spectacular summer tradition. Around 5,200 explosive shells will be launched from Shiroyama Park, illuminating the night sky and beautifully highlighting Shirakawa Komine Castle. The fireworks can be enjoyed from multiple locations throughout the town, offering breathtaking views for visitors.

Note: Entry into Shiroyama Park is not permitted for viewing the fireworks.

📍 Launching Location

Shiroyama Koen
Shirakawa Komine Jo

Fireworks are launched from Shiroyama Park, with the illuminated Shirakawa Komine Castle serving as a stunning backdrop. Spectators can enjoy the show from various vantage points around the town.

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📞 Contact

Matsuri Promotion Association (Shirakawa Tourism and Products Association)
Tel: +81-248-22-1147

📍 Location

Tadami-gawa Kahan
(Along the Tadami River)

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📞 Contact

Mitama Matsuri Ryūtō Hanabi Taikai Executive Committee
Tel: +81-241-42-2346

Inawashiro Hanabi Taikai

(Inawashiro Fireworks Show – Inawashiro Machi)

Approximately 3,000 fireworks will light up the sky

Date: Tuesday, August 13
Special Events: 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks Display: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In case of rain, the show will be postponed to Wednesday, August 14.

The Inawashiro Hanabi Taikai is a spectacular summer festival where about 3,000 fireworks are launched in collaboration with themed music, creating a vibrant and dynamic night sky over Inawashiro.

Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the festival has carried annual themes aimed at inspiring hope and joy, especially for children.

During the day, visitors can enjoy food stalls and special events, including the popular Soreike! Anpanman Show, making it a perfect family-friendly festival.

📍 Location

Inawashiro Machi Undo Koen
(Town Athletic Park, Inawashiro Machi)

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📞 Contact

Inawashiro Tourism Association
Tel: +81-242-62-2048

Asakano Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai

(Asakano Summer Festival Fireworks Show – Koriyama City)

Approximately 10,000 fireworks will light up the sky

Date: Wednesday, August 14
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The show will proceed in light rain, but may be postponed to the following day if weather is severe.

The Asakano Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai is held at Koriyama Culture Park, providing a spacious and comfortable venue ideal for families. During the festival, numerous food stalls and vendors line the park, creating a lively summer atmosphere.

Fireworks are launched from the center of a rice field area, allowing spectators in the park to enjoy dazzling displays from 360-degree views, making it a truly immersive summer night experience.

📍 Location

Koriyama Culture Park

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📞 Contact

Asakano Natsu Matsuri Executive Committee
Tel: +81-24-946-2068

Motomiya Mizuiro Hanabi

(Motomiya Mizuiro Fireworks – Motomiya City)

Date: Friday, August 16
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.
The show will proceed in light rain, but may be called off if weather is severe.

As the grand finale of the Motomiya-shi Natsu Matsuri (Motomiya City Summer Festival), the Motomiya Mizuiro Fireworks delivers a dynamic and thrilling display.

Spectators can enjoy the show up close from designated seating areas on the bridge, offering fantastic views of the fireworks and an immersive summer night experience.

📍 Location

Abukuma Kasenjiki

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📞 Contact

Motomiya City Festival Executive Committee
Tel: +81-243-24-5382

Asakawa no Hanabi

(Asakawa Fireworks – Asakawa Machi)

Approximately 3,200 fireworks will light up the sky

Date: Friday, August 16
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:55 p.m.
The show will be postponed to the following day if weather is severe.

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Fukushima’s Oldest Memorial Fireworks Show

The Asakawa no Hanabi is a historic ancestor worship fireworks show, held every year on August 16 since the Edo period, making it the oldest fireworks festival in Fukushima Prefecture.

The display includes a variety of spectacular fireworks, such as:

• Shaku-dama – the world’s largest explosive shell (about 120 cm / 47 in)

• Ni-shaku-dama – approximately 60 cm / 23 in explosive shell

• Dai-karakuri (Great Trick) – Asakawa’s specialty

• Jirai-bi (Land Mine Fireworks) – extremely dynamic and explosive

The highlight of the show is Jirai-bi, exploding close to the slope of Shiroyama, towering above the town. The thrilling proximity and explosive power make it a must-see event—you can truly feel the raw energy and dynamism of the festival firsthand.

Jirai-bi

Nishaku-dama

📍 Location

Asakawa Chomin Ground
(Asakawa Town Athletic Field)

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📞 Contact

Asakawa Town Hall
Tel: +81-247-36-1183

Sukagawa-shi Shakado-gawa Hanabi Taikai

(Sukagawa City Shakadō River Fireworks Show – Sukagawa City)

Approximately 10,000 fireworks will light up the sky

Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The show will proceed in light rain but may be called off if weather is severe.

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One of Fukushima’s Largest Fireworks Festivals

The Sukagawa-shi Shakadō-gawa Hanabi Taikai is one of the biggest fireworks shows in Fukushima Prefecture. A wide variety of spectacular fireworks are launched, creating an unforgettable night sky.

Highlights include:

• Shakudama Collaboration by famous pyrotechnists

• Creative Fireworks synchronized to music

• Niagara Sparklers

• Collaborative displays by female pyrotechnists

• Fireworks set to songs performed by junior high school choral clubs in Sukagawa

Designated seating areas with fees are available for those who want a more comfortable viewing experience, avoiding the crowded spots.

📍 Location

Sukagawa Shimin Sports Hiroba
(Sukagawa Citizen Sports Square)

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📞 Contact

Sukagawa-shi Shakadō-gawa Hanabi Taikai Executive Committee
Tel: +81-248-88-9144

 

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