Introducing recommended events in Nagano City for October!✨ 〈If you want to revisit this later, don't forget to tap the "save" icon!〉 ①Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Festival Experience the history and traditions of the Sanada family over a special two days. The highlight is the impressive parade of about 200 warriors, known as the "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Procession," taking place on the 11th (Sunday)! 【Date】10/10 (Sat) to 10/11 (Sun) *The "Matsushiro Domain Sanada 100,000 Stones Procession" will be held on 10/11 (Sun). 【Venue】Around Matsushiro Castle Ruins *Please check the official website for details. ②Kawanakajima Battlefield Festival Fireworks Display At the Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park, there will be many stalls selling alcohol, snacks, and sweets, allowing you to enjoy delicious food while watching the fireworks up close! 【Date】10/10 (Sat) 【Time】Stage events from 15:00, Fireworks Display from 18:00 【Venue】Kawanakajima Battlefield Historic Park *For details, please visit the official website. ③Togakushi Soba Festival New Soba Offering Ceremony This is a traditional festival that conveys the history of Togakushi soba to the present day. You can enjoy the "Offering Soba" made from sacred buckwheat flour blessed during the ceremony, available in limited quantities! 【Date】10/30 (Fri) 【Time】9:00～ 【Venue】Togakushi Shrine Chusha Special Stage in the Chusha Garden *The offering soba will be sold after the ceremony on 10/30 (Fri) (around 12:30 and onwards) at participating soba shops and affiliated accommodations (limited to 15 servings per shop). *Please check the official website or account for details. ④Kinasa and Togakushi Kijo Momiji Legend Photo Quiz 2026 This is a tour-style event where you can explore the sites related to the Kijo Momiji legend while taking photos and participating in quizzes. Experience the legendary world that spreads from Kinasa, adorned with autumn leaves, to Togakushi. 【Event Period】10/10 (Sat) to 11/15 (Sun) 【Location】Kinasa area *For details, please check the official website or account. ⑤Togakushi and Iizuna Highlands "All-Inclusive Experience! Stamp Rally" Participate in designated experience content to get stamps! Enjoy the refreshing green season of the highlands to the fullest! 【Event Period】8/1 (Sat) to 10/31 (Sat) 【Location】Togakushi and Iizuna area 【Participation Method and Prize Details】 (1) Participate in designated experience content (camping stays, e-bike rentals, nature experiences, soba making experiences, etc.). (2) Collect two stamps → Receive an original sticker! (3) Collect three stamps → In addition to receiving a badge set designed with Togakushi Mountain and Iizuna Mountain, you can enter a lottery for a chance to win luxurious prizes! 【Stamp Collection Locations】 Togakushi Campground Iizuna Nagano Forest Village Togakushi Tourism Association Iizuna Highlands Tourism Association Nagano City Tourist Information Center, etc. ⑥Zenkoji Temple Binzuru Market Held as a handmade market inspired by the Buddha's beloved disciple "Binzuru-san"! Various food and craft stalls will gather, creating a market where everyone, including makers, buyers, locals, and tourists, can enjoy. 【Date】10/10 (Sat) *Regularly held on the second Saturday of each month from April to December 【Time】10:00～16:00 【Venue】Around Zenkoji Temple #Event Information #Nagano City Events #Sanada 100,000 Stones Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Thank you very much for using the "Donpaku Dinner Buffet" this year with so many guests. Enjoying the buffet on the top floor restaurant and the fireworks lighting up the night sky. We are grateful to have shared this special night with all of you. We will prepare to deliver even more wonderful moments next year. Whether you experienced it this year or missed it, look forward to next year's event…🎆 Follow us to check the latest information from 📍Kushiro Prince Hotel!✨ https://www.instagram.com/kushiroprincehotel/...

The autumn leaf season has arrived! Announcing the "Kawayu Marche"! On Saturday, October 10, 2026, we will hold the "6th Kawayu Marche" in front of EZO HOUSE at Kawayu Onsen! Restaurants from Teshikaga will gather to offer gourmet food and drinks, as well as events like Kawayu Bayashi, game tournaments, and handheld fireworks, ensuring fun for both children and adults. Enjoy a day that's a little different at Kawayu Onsen this autumn! ≪Schedule≫ Kawayu Bayashi Experience the excitement of the Kawayu Onsen festival with "Kawayu Bayashi"! First performance: 13:00 Second performance: 16:00 Struck Out Tournament 15:00~ Challenge yourself in the struck out game and win prizes! *Participation is free Potato Weighing Game 17:00~ Fun for parents and children! Join us for a potato weighing game! Prizes will be provided for participants. *Participation is free Handheld Fireworks☆Children Only☆ 19:00~ The finale of the marche will feature handheld fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Create wonderful memories at Kawayu Onsen. *Participation is free Simultaneously held! Experience tours are also accepting applications! Experience tour "AWAKE FROM KAWAYU" to enjoy the nature of Kawayu Onsen Explore the unique nature and attractions of Kawayu Onsen with a guide. For more details, please visit Teshikaga Navi 🤩 https://www.masyuko.or.jp/news/2026kawayumarusye/...

Finally, it's just around the corner next week. The 23rd Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku Wishing for good weather on the day✨ September 12th (Saturday) ・Event Time: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM ・Donpaku Fireworks Festival: 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM September 13th (Sunday) ・Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Both days on the 12th and 13th) ・Stage Events ・Food Stalls ・Agricultural and Rural Fair ・Sister Cities and Friendship Cities Product Exhibition ・Children's Wonderland (12th) ・Donpaku Fireworks Festival ・Art Museum Autumn Festival (13th) ・Kushiro Motor Festival ・Anpanman Show We look forward to your visit!😊

Event Announcement📣 The "30th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival 2026 / East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will take place over two days from September 5 (Saturday) to September 6 (Sunday)😊 On the day of the event, enjoy a quiz contest by the Meiji Honbetsu Factory, thrilling pony pulling races, HIP HOP dance performances by local children, wind ensemble performances by middle and high school students, and a showcase of the local performing art "Yoshitsune Taiko," all packed with the charm of the region🎵 Additionally, there will be a popular hero show for children, a demonstration of hand-baked rice crackers from Asakusa Nakamise in Tokyo (available only on September 5), and numerous gourmet booths featuring local ingredients. The festival will conclude with the "HBC Kayou Show," featuring Takeshi Kitayama and Akemi Ishii, where you can enjoy their melodious singing😍 At night, the spectacular "East Tokachi Fireworks Festival" will light up the night sky of Honbetsu🎆 There are plenty of programs for both adults and children to enjoy over these two days!! We invite everyone to come and join us🤗 【Visitor Guidelines】 ① The fireworks festival and song shows are usually very crowded. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining good manners and sharing space to make the event enjoyable for everyone. ② There are no trash bins on site. We have garbage bags available at the main office, so please help us by taking your trash home. ③ Pets are not allowed in the venue (even if carried or in diapers) 🔶Date: September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026 🔶Venue: Toshibetsu River Riverside Special Venue 🔶Contact: Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival Executive Committee Office (Honbetsu Town Future Creation Division) TEL: 0156-22-2141 https://www.town.honbetsu.hokkaido.jp/kirameki/index.html...

I went to the Nishiwaki Summer Festival in Japan, so I also took photos of the trains on the Kakogawa Line behind the waterwheel until the fireworks. It gets pitch dark at night.

Event Announcement 📣 The Rally Hokkaido, held as Japan's first international rally in 2002, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year 🎉 It will take place over three days from Friday, September 4, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026 😊 This year, a new course has been established along the Tokachi River, offering an exciting race that showcases speed and skill amidst the stunning nature of Tokachi 🎵 There will also be plenty of hands-on events for both adults and children in the surrounding areas‼️ We invite you to come and enjoy the event with your family and friends 🤗 🔶Contact: Rally Hokkaido Executive Office TEL: 011-864-2003 https://www.rally-hokkaido.com/jp/?page_id=16240...

The Bungo Inukai Fireworks Festival will be held at Ono River Riverside Park in Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. This fireworks festival, said to be the birthplace of Bungo fireworks, attracts many visitors every autumn. This year, about 3,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky. The launch is scheduled for 7:20 PM, allowing attendees to enjoy the fireworks leisurely as the sun sets and the air begins to cool. There will be special paid viewing seats for the fireworks near the venue (2,000 yen per seat). Reservations are not accepted in advance; tickets will only be sold on the day of the event, so please be aware of this. The event is expected to be bustling with many visitors, and parking congestion is anticipated. Since the number of parking spaces is limited, if you plan to come by car, please arrive early. If possible, consider using public transportation as well. Join us for a night of autumn fireworks lighting up the sky in Inukai. 【Date and Time】 Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 7:20 PM for the fireworks launch. *Will proceed in light rain, canceled in inclement weather. 【Location】 Ono River Riverside Park (Inukai Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Fee】 Special paid viewing seat 2,000 yen per seat *No reservations; tickets sold only on the day. 【Access】 About a 10-minute walk from Inukai Station on JR; about a 2-minute walk from the Inukai Kuhara bus stop on Oita Bus. 【Parking】 Available *Limited spaces. 【Contact】 Bungo-Ono City Tourism Association TEL: 0974-27-4215 ■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■ About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture. About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture. About a 1 hour and 20-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture. ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended spots for tourism in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu. ■■■■■■■■■■■■

A Different Kind of Japanese Summer Fire Japanese summers are often remembered for fireworks. At 7:00 p.m. on July 25, 2026, I encountered another kind of summer flame at Tanukidani-san Fudoin in Kyoto. During the Hiwatari Matsuri, or Fire-Walking Festival, a yamabushi tended the sacred goma fire as sparks rose into the humid night air. In that instant, the heat of summer, the energy of a matsuri, and an old Japanese tradition burned together. Xi Lun

On August 15, 2026, the 54th Asaji Summer Festival was held in Asaji Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. In the evening, the Asaji Ground was filled with food stalls, followed by local kagura performances. The fireworks display lit up the night sky, drawing cheers from the audience. There was also a time for the "Asaji Ondo," where locals danced in a circle. It was a lively and warm summer night. ■■Access to the center of Bungoono City from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture■■■ Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture ■■■■■■■■■■■■ Introducing recommended spots for tourism in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu ■■■■■■■■■■■■

【News】We are excited to introduce the information for the "120th Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival" taking place on November 23rd (Monday, public holiday)!✨ 1 Event Overview 【Event Date】November 23rd (Monday, public holiday) 【Event Time】Starting at 18:00 *Drone show scheduled for 17:30 【Location】Saigawa Daini Greenery, West Side of Nagano Ohashi Bridge 【Number of Fireworks】Approximately 10,000 2 Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival Paid Viewing Seats Enjoy the spectacular Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival up close! Various types of paid viewing seats are available, allowing you to choose the best option for you. 【Sales Period】 Early Bird Sales: September 1st (Tuesday) from 10:00 General Sales: November 1st (Sunday) from 10:00 【How to Apply】 Ticket Pia* No phone or counter sales available ①Website ②Multi-copy machine at Seven-Eleven stores 3 Official Bus Tour Information This bus tour allows you to relax and enjoy the fireworks from designated seats (folding chairs) on the embankment road. 【Price】23,900 yen per person 【Minimum Number of Participants】20 people 【Tour Guide】Included 【Bus Company】Nagaden Bus or equivalent class 【Viewing Location】Designated seats (folding chairs) on the embankment road 【Special Benefits for Official Tour Participants】 Fireworks Viewing Set: Exclusive to participants, includes a stamp from Nishinomiya Shrine for the Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival, a folding cushion, blanket, tote bag, souvenir pack, and more. *The Nishinomiya Shrine stamp is only available to official tour participants. *The folding cushion and blanket feature original designs from the Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival. ★You can add accommodation as an option. *For details, please check @ebisukouenkataikai. *The highlights (@nagano_cvb) include links to the official site. #Ebisu Festival #Nagano Ebisu Fireworks Festival #Fireworks Festival #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism

Saijo City Summer Fireworks Festival Sponsor Names Thanks to your support and cooperation, we were able to successfully hold this fireworks festival. We sincerely appreciate everyone who sponsored this event. Your warm support has been a great strength in making the fireworks festival possible. It has also been featured on the Saijo City Tourism and Product Association's website. Thank you very much.

Kushiro River Kawamachi Jumbo Rally in Teshikagacho THE Riverside The event will be held for three days on August 18 (Tuesday), 19 (Wednesday), and 22 (Saturday) at the Kushiro River Interaction Plaza in Teshikagacho. There will be plenty of activities for everyone from children to adults, including ride events, river play, and treasure hunting! It's an event where people from inside and outside the town can interact and experience the charm of Teshikagacho. Schedule ■August 18 (Tuesday) 15:00 - 20:30 Experience enjoying rivers and water / Oni Kiri Cyan LIVE / Watermelon smashing / Makomo steaming experience / Sparkler fireworks, etc. ■August 19 (Wednesday) 13:00 - 20:00 Fish touch pool / Watermelon smashing / Kushiro River Sparkling Operation / Makomo steaming experience, etc. ■August 22 (Saturday) 10:00 - 20:00 Disaster prevention experience / Water battle & watermelon smashing / Oni Kiri Cyan LIVE / Dance performance, etc. The "Kushiro River Sparkling Operation" starting at 15:00 on the 19th is free to participate with a capacity of 20 people! Participants will receive a 1,000 yen gift certificate for Lake Mashu products 🎁 Please check the flyer for more details. We look forward to your participation!

Kushiro River Kawamachi Jamboree in Teshikagacho THE River Floor This event will be held from August 18 (Tuesday), 19 (Wednesday), and 22 (Saturday), 2026, at the Kushiro River Fureai Square in Teshikagacho. With a variety of activities for both children and adults, including ride events, river play, and treasure hunting, there is something for everyone to enjoy! It’s an event where people from both inside and outside the town can interact while experiencing the charm of Teshikagacho. 【Schedule】 ■August 18 (Tuesday) 15:00 - 20:30 Experiences enjoying the river and water / Cyan Onikiri LIVE / Watermelon smashing / Makomo steaming experience / Sparkler fireworks, etc. ■August 19 (Wednesday) 13:00 - 20:00 Fish touch pool / Watermelon smashing / Kushiro River Sparkling Operation / Makomo steaming experience, etc. ■August 22 (Saturday) 10:00 - 20:00 Disaster prevention experience / Water battle & watermelon smashing / Cyan Onikiri LIVE / Dance performance, etc. The "Kushiro River Sparkling Operation" starting at 15:00 on the 19th is free to participate, with a limit of 20 participants! Participants will receive a 1,000 yen gift certificate for Lake Mashu stamps 🎁 Please check the flyer for more details. We look forward to your participation!

The Saijo City Summer Fireworks Festival will be held as scheduled today. For details such as traffic regulation maps, please check the Saijo City Tourism and Product Association's website. We sincerely look forward to your attendance. Please note that the content may change or be canceled due to weather conditions. In such cases, we will provide further information. We ask all attendees to be cautious of surrounding congestion and traffic regulations, and to enjoy the event safely. "Saijo City Summer Fireworks Festival" 〇August 17, 2026 (Monday) from 20:00 for approximately 40 minutes 〇Location: Kitagawa (Kamo River Bank Middle Embankment) 【Headquarters: Teishō-ji Temple (Kannondo) 47 Kitagawa, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, 793-0042】

As a child, I peered into the small universe of marbles every time I drank ramune. As an adult, I tried to capture the grand fireworks illuminating the night sky of Yokohama and the beautifully lit sailing ship Nippon Maru within that small marble. The collaboration of the retro ramune bottle and the vibrant night view of Minatomirai. It's an unforgettable summer night memory where nostalgia and novelty intersect.

✨The day has finally arrived❗️ The 19th Azumino Fireworks✨ The "Azumino Fireworks," which colors the summer night of Azumino, will kick off at 7 PM on Friday, August 14th. The fireworks, launched at the foot of the Northern Alps and surrounded by rich nature, are truly spectacular❗️ Please enjoy the grand display of blossoms, light, and sound up close against the clear night sky😆 For more details, visit the official website https://azumino-hanabi.com//

Event Announcement📣 On Saturday, August 15th, the 44th Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryougoku Fireworks Festival will take place😊 During the day, there will be a children's festival and a beer garden featuring delicious gourmet food🍻 On the special stage, the Hokkaido idol group "FRUiTY" will perform live, along with a mimicry show by "Miracle Hikaru," adding excitement to the festival🎵 The event will be filled with fun activities for the whole family, including children's bon odori, unique costume bon odori, and a lottery draw to bring smiles to everyone😍 To conclude the festival, vibrant fireworks will beautifully light up the night sky of Ashoro🎆 Feel the summer night breeze and experience this special summer moment at the venue🤗 🔶Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 13:00 - 21:00 (Fireworks scheduled from 19:30 to 20:10) 🔶Venue: Town Community Center Front Green Space and Parking Lot (Food stalls, Bon Odori, Event venue) South Riverbank of the Toshibetsu River Ryougoku Bridge (Fireworks launch site) 🔶Contact: Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryougoku Fireworks Festival Executive Committee TEL: 0156-28-3863 https://www.town.ashoro.hokkaido.jp/kurashi/news/2026/2024_2.html...

The Tomakomai Port Festival has begun!✨ Today, August 8th (Saturday), is the second day! At the tourism association booth, we are waiting for you with cold drinks and the Tomachoppu lottery!✨ The Tomachoppu, the mascot of Tomakomai tourism, is also dressed in a stylish happi coat💕. We hope to see you there! (The fireworks festival has been rescheduled to October🎇)

Event Announcement 📣 On August 14th (Friday), the 30th Churui Furusato Bon Odori Festival will be held 😊 This year, we will also have a popular "fish-catching" event for children under junior high school age 🎵 (If you wish to participate, please gather at the main tent between 16:30 and 17:00) In addition, there will be exciting programs such as children's Bon Odori where participants can receive prizes and a costume Bon Odori with luxurious prizes to be won! 😍 At the end of the festival, we will have bread throwing and a fun lottery as well. (Fun lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 1,000 people starting from 18:00, one ticket per person) We invite families and friends to come together and enjoy a fun summer night! 🤗 🔶 Date: August 14th, 2023 (Friday) from 17:00 * The event will proceed in light rain (it may be canceled depending on the weather conditions) 🔶 Venue: Churui Fureai Center Fukuju Special Venue 🔶 Contact: 30th Churui Furusato Bon Odori Festival Executive Committee (Churui General Branch Office Regional Promotion Division) TEL: 01558-8-2111 http://www.makubetsu.jp/kankobussankyokai/?p=8927...

The 13th Anji-kun Hometown Festival, which colors the summer of Shirataki in Engaru Town, will be held on August 22 (Saturday) and 23 (Sunday)! At the venue, we have a variety of events planned, including the popular annual attractions such as the "Tractor Pulling Competition" and the "Corn Peeling Contest," as well as "Yosakoi Performances" and fireworks from both inside and outside the town. Additionally, during this period, the Engaru Town Archaeological Center exhibition room will be open for special viewing, and visitors can enjoy the free exhibition of items excavated from the Shirataki archaeological site, designated as a national treasure. It's a two-day event filled with the charm of the local area. We invite you to come and create summer memories with your family and friends. We sincerely look forward to your visit! Event Date and Time: August 22, 2026 (Saturday) at 15:00, August 23 (Sunday) at 09:30 Location: 138-1 Shirataki, Engaru Town, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido "Parking lot of Engaru Town Shirataki General Branch Office"

I thought it would be beautiful if the traditional large fireworks of the Toyota Oiden Matsuri were reflected as they burst in the ramune, so I took a photo.

Event Announcement 📣 On Saturday, August 8th, the "Toyokoro Summer Festival," representing the summer of Toyokoro, will take place! 😊 The opening performance will feature the "Toyokoro Taiko Enyukai," along with performances by the Toyokoro Junior High School Brass Band, a karaoke competition, and the Mikabaton Club, ensuring a stage full of highlights! Additionally, there will be plenty of fun activities for everyone, including a candy toss that will delight the children, a bingo game, and DJ time! And to cap off the festival, a stunning fireworks display of about 2,000 shots will light up the night sky of Toyokoro starting at 7:30 PM! 🎆 Let's create wonderful summer memories with family and friends! 🤗 Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2 PM to 8 PM (fireworks scheduled to start at 7:30 PM) Venue: Erumukan Parking Lot, Toyokoro Town (166 Shigeiwa Honcho, Toyokoro Town) https://www.toyokoro.jp/site/kanko/1457.html...

【Summer Festival with Swaying Lanterns】 Many of you may have already seen it. The summer version display inside Komu! From the parking lot outside, you can see the lantern decorations swaying in the small window. Lanterns are also hanging from the ceiling inside the building, and fireworks are displayed on the walls. (Amidst them, Setoushi-kun was launched 🎆) You can enjoy games like ring toss, shooting, goldfish scooping, and watermelon catching, experiencing the fun of the festival. When I visited Komu, the kids were running the stalls while their fathers played customers. The quality of the handmade ice creams lined up at the ice cream shop is incredible, so I hope you take a good look at them...! The original fan featuring Setoushi-kun is also cute. Before summer ends, please come and visit us! - 【Forest Art Museum "Komu"】 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM *Admission is accepted until 4:30 PM Closed: Every Tuesday Admission fee: High school students and above: 500 yen 4th grade elementary to middle school students: 300 yen Children aged 3 to 3rd grade: 100 yen Children under 3: Free Contact: 0158-87-2600 #Nishiokoppe Village #Komu #Summer Festival #Indoor Display #Yen Festival

On August 9th, there will be plenty of events. In the morning, there will be a rock-paper-scissors tournament at Hota Coast and Katsuyama Coast, and in the afternoon, a cool evening event at Roadside Station Hotta Elementary School. The rock-paper-scissors tournament at Hota Coast starts at 10:30 AM, while the one at Katsuyama Coast begins at 11:30 AM. At the cool evening event at Roadside Station Hotta Elementary School, fireworks will start at 7 PM, so please come and enjoy!

📢 Announcement of the 28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival This weekend, the "28th Kimobetsu Summer Festival" will be held in Kimobetsucho! This year, enjoy live performances by Kodai Sato and Shiranui Suzuka, as well as YOSAKOI Soran dances by the members of Hokkaido University’s "En", and music performances by the Self-Defense Forces Band. The annual fireworks display and bingo tournament will also take place, along with fun games, so please come and join us!! You can participate in the bingo tournament by purchasing the "Bingo Card with Usapara-kun Sticky Notes", which is available for pre-sale at the Seven-Eleven Kimobetsucho store until the day before the festival. It will also be sold at the venue on the day of the festival, but quantities are limited, so please purchase early if you wish to get one! Date and Time: Saturday, August 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Sunday, August 9, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Omachi Chibikko Hiroba Contact: Kimobetsu Summer Festival Executive Committee (Kimobetsucho Town Hall Community Development Promotion Section 0136-33-2211)

8/22 Iwata Summer Festival Fireworks Display Date: Saturday, August 22, 2023 *Canceled in case of bad weather Opening Ceremony: 19:15～ Fireworks Launch Time: 19:30～20:30 Location: Fukuda Fishing Port Special Venue For more details, please check the Iwata City Chamber of Commerce website. Shuttle Bus Information Shuttle buses will operate from Mikurigaoka Station North Exit to the venue area. For more details, please check the Iwata City Chamber of Commerce website under "Shuttle Bus Operations." Contact: Iwata City Chamber of Commerce (0538-36-9600) https://iwatanohanabi.com//

Kiyokawa Summer Festival – A Children’s Fair for Adults Too! ❚ Held on August 8, 2026 The Kiyokawa Summer Festival will take place in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture. The venue is the lawn area of Roadside Station Kiyokawa, featuring summer festival activities such as kick target, yo-yo fishing, ring toss, shooting gallery, lottery, cotton candy making experience, and a fireworks corner. There will also be food stalls offering yakitori, takoyaki, pizza, French fries, and drinks, making it a delightful experience to enjoy meals as well. Exciting events like the Garigari-kun eating contest and Kiyokawa Bayashi are also planned, promising a lively summer experience. 【Date】 August 8, 2026 (Saturday) 17:00 – 20:00 【Location】 Lawn area of Roadside Station Kiyokawa (1574-1 Sunada, Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture) 【Additional Info】 Free game corner for junior high school students and below 【Parking】 Available ■Contact Information Kiyokawa Regional Promotion Council TEL: 0974-27-4686

Every culture has its own special season for fireworks. In many parts of the Western world, winter brings the sparkle of fireworks, while in the part of Asia where I come from, autumn is illuminated by the lights of Diwali. But when I came to Japan, I discovered something beautifully different—**summer has a special place for fireworks here.** The sight of people in traditional yukata, enjoying taiyaki, gathering with friends and family, and waiting for the night sky to burst into a grand display of *hanabi* feels uniquely Japanese. The warmth of the summer evening, the laughter around me, and the vivid colors blooming across the sky create memories that stay long after the last firework fades. This photograph captures the **Toda Fireworks Festival**, taken this year from my rooftop—a summer night I will never forget.

Event Announcement📣 On August 2nd (Sunday), the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival, a major summer event that has been held since the first year of the Heisei era, will take place😊 Set against the backdrop of the Rekifune River, which has been rated the "cleanest river in Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment, a variety of programs will unfold from afternoon to night🎵 During the day, unique events such as a pet bottle rocket contest, free character shows, and a fun lottery will be held, showcasing the charm of this space-themed town😍 At night, the festival will feature the summer tradition of the Doshin Fireworks Festival and the thrilling perupne fire festival, among many other attractions✨✨ A ceremony where a 20-meter tall torch is lit is believed to predict a good harvest if it falls towards the mountains and a good catch if it falls towards the sea, making it one of the highlights of the festival‼ Be sure to witness that moment🎶 ★11:00–: Taiki Junior Wind Ensemble ★12:00– / 14:30–: Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Show (Free Admission) ★13:30–: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 5th Band Performance ★15:40–: Live Performance by Marie Wanri, singer-songwriter ★16:30–: Fun Lottery ★18:00–: Perupne Fire Festival *To participate in the torch ceremony, a numbered ticket is required. Tickets will be distributed from noon at the main office. (First 100 people; children in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by a guardian) ★19:20–: Doshin Fireworks Festival This festival allows you to fully enjoy the summer charm of Taiki Town. Gather your family and friends and come join us🤗 🔶Date: August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00–20:30 *In case of rain, the fireworks festival and perupne fire festival will be held on the following day, August 3rd (Monday) 🔶Location: Rekifune River Taiki Bridge Upstream Riverbed 🔶Contact: 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Executive Committee (Taiki Town Tourism Association Office) TEL: 01558-6-2114 https://visit-taiki.hokkaido.jp/tp_detail.php?id=450...