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Hanabi: Beautiful Japan In Summer

Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival

Karen Zheng Jul 27, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Beautiful firework display at Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park! </p>

<p>Festival banner outside of the Tachikawa station </p>

<p>Hordes of spectators making our way towards the event venue but it was a nice walk!</p>

<p>Families, couples and friends find their perfect spot in anticipation for the firework display!</p>

<p>Mesmerised by beauty, a couple looks on as the fireworks rain down like a meteorite shower.</p>

<p>Watching the fireworks with loved ones amidst a beautiful summer evening.</p>

<p>Beautiful fireworks brighten up the sky and the mood of all onlookers. </p>

<p>The fireworks that just keeps going on and on.</p>

There are plenty of reasons to visit Japan during summer and the abundance of firework displays is one of them! Originally used to ward off evil spirits in Japan, fireworks (Hanabi) have since evolved into an appreciation for beauty amidst cool summer evenings. A happy air hung in the air, as excited spectators head for the park where we would be seeing the fireworks. Ladies in beautiful yukata (a casual version of the kimono) strolled daintily while street vendors promote their wares. Despite the crowd, I felt extremely safe and relaxed. The first flash of fireworks started just as the sun made its descent. Immersed in a joyous setting, I was awed by the beauty of it all! Clap along with the rest of the spectators if any of the display delights you!

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Karen Zheng @karen.zheng

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