Sumida River Fireworks FestivalEvery 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 Event Date: August 2012 TBA Event Time: 7pm to 8:30pm Venue: Sumida River |