What this is
Twenty-two thousand fireworks — including powerful 7-inch shells — launched from a 1972 Winter Olympics venue, synchronized to music with live flame effects and theatrical lighting. Two of Japan's most decorated pyrotechnic houses, Beniya Aoki Enka-ten and Nihonbashi Marutama-ya, collaborate on choreographed sequences exclusive to this festival. It's a premium, produced fireworks show rather than a traditional summer hanabi — closer to a concert experience than a neighborhood display.
Who should go
Anyone who wants a serious fireworks spectacle rather than a casual park gathering. Paid reserved seating makes it comfortable for couples and groups who want a guaranteed view without staking out a spot hours in advance.
Good to know
Tickets are likely sold via eplus.jp or pia.jp — both accept foreign credit cards, and convenience store pickup at Lawson is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium holds around 17,300 people; for this event, paid reserved seating is available across multiple price tiers, so check the seating map when booking to understand sightlines. Arrive at least 45 minutes before the 19:50 start — the stadium is inside Makomanai Park and the approach paths can get congested on event nights. Food and drink vendors are typically present at large Sapporo stadium events, but carrying some cash is advisable as smaller stalls may not accept cards. The Olympic cauldron from the 1972 Winter Games is still visible on the stadium's southeast perimeter — worth a look before the show begins.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.