Fireworks (S04E22)

The sounds of cicadas, the gentle tinkle of wind chimes, and the sharp crack of baseball bats all evoke the essence of summer in Japan, but nothing captures the season quite like the dazzling display of fireworks. Across the nation, thousands of firework festivals draw millions of attendees each year. For many Japanese people, the summer experience feels incomplete without these vibrant explosions in the night sky. This episode of Japanology Plus delves into the reasons behind this cherished tradition.