A committee in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture organized fireworks in an effort to brighten up the city that experienced ...

Fireworks have a centuries-old tradition in Japan, where massive, colorful displays are an iconic symbol of summer and draw hordes of people, many wearing bright summer kimono. They began as a way ...

If you’re wondering which events are the best ones to catch, we’ve rounded up Japan's most spectacular annual festivals. From the snowy showcase at Hokkaido to summer’s bon odori dancing ...

The annual fireworks festival of Nagaoka in Niigata is among the most popular summer events in Japan. 00:21 In Niigata Prefecture, there's an ekiben that carries the heritage of flavors passed ...