A historic fireworks festival featuring approximately 10,000 fireworks including large shells and star mines lighting up the night sky above the Arakawa riverbed. Originally launched in 1948 as the "Great Kumagaya Reconstruction Fireworks Festival" to celebrate recovery from wartime devastation, it has become one of Saitama's most celebrated pyrotechnic events. Highlights include message fireworks and a spectacular star mine competition.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.