This is one of the largest fireworks shows in the country, combining fireworks, illumination, special effects, and music. In recent years, both the program and its audience have become bigger and more diverse. The grand finale includes sequential launches lasting more than 10 minutes, followed by a magnificent climax of a nishiki-kamuro completely filling the night sky. The Kachimai began in 1929, when the first president of the Tokachi Mainichi Shimbun called on local business leaders to put on Hokkaido's very first fireworks display in the city of Obihiro. The tradition saw interruptions over the years due to war and other factors, but in 1956 it was revived as part of the Obihiro Peace Festival. The show is now held on August 13th every year at a dedicated site downstream from the Tokachi Ohashi Bridge.See more..
The name "Donpaku" comes from the booming "don" sound of blooming fireworks, and the Japanese word "paku-paku," expressing the sense of chomping enthusiastically on delicious food. As the name suggests, the main fireworks show is a magnificent program consisting of Niagara style fireworks crossing over the Kushiro River, a continuous series of launches, the largest sanjaku-dama display in Hokkaido, and more. Tons of food related events are also lined up, including approximately 100 food and beverage vendors participating in the Kushiro Suehiro Hashigo Sake Festival, and the popular Kushiro Oh! Sakana Festival, where fresh catches of mackerel and squid are up for sale, and huge tuna are broken down for sale before your eyes.See more..
The Tokachi River in Obihiro, Hokkaido is home to many fireworks displays. The Doshin Tokachi River Fireworks are held every year in early August as summer comes to a close in Obihiro. Highlights of the show include the national fireworks collection, a giant sphere, and brilliantly colored starmines. The continuous drumming of explosions coloring the heavens is especially impressive. The show is sponsored by the Obihiro branch of the Hokkaido Shimbun. Traffic is highly restricted on the day of the celebration and there is no parking near the grounds, so visitors should definitely consider using public transportation.See more..
4.0Muroran Port Festival Noryo Fireworks(5 reviews) - 納涼祭りを盛り上げる花火大会 Seasonal Fireworks Held since 1947, the Muroran Port Festival is Muroran's largest summer event. The Noryo Fireworks light up the first night of the event every year. Around 2,000 star mines and other fireworks are launched from the water off the Muroran Port Ferry pier, collaborating with the night view of the port to thrill the crowd. Starting on the second day, there is the Muroran Nerikomi, in which participating groups shoulder elaborate portable shrines and festival floats and parade through the town, a parade by local citizens dancing to a song called Muroran Bayashi, and many entertaining stage events, such as shows and games.See more..
