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Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Every summer Japan prepares for its numerous fireworks (hanabi)
festivals held throughout the nation. The biggest of these is the
display over the Sumida River, which is a major event on the
cultural calendar of Tokyo, with spectacular multicoloured layers
that blossom into the night sky to awe the millions of spectators
gathered along the banks or in boats on the river. Many dress in
traditional kimono and festival wear for the occasion. The
highlight of the display is a dazzling competition between highly
acclaimed fireworks manufacturers. For more information contact the
Fireworks Office on +81 (0)3 5246 1111.
Venue: Sumida River;
Date: July 2010 TBC;
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
