There are many firework festivals all over Japan during the summer.� But let me introduce one of the biggest and oldest fireworks festivals in Japan, "Sumida River Fireworks Festival."

"Sumida River Fireworks Festival" first started in 1733 as a funeral for people who died from great famine and cholera.� Although the festival has been interrupted from time to time due to historical situations, since 1978, the festival hasn't missed a single year.

The fireworks show is amazing as they shoot off more than 20,000 fireworks.� In 2009, the festival pulled in 948,000 people.

"Sumida River Fireworks Festival" will be held on July 31st this year.� If you have a chance to go to Japan, I recommend you check out this festival!

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Source: Sumida river fireworks festival official site