Fireworks are very popular in Japan, and nearly every one of Tokyo's 23 wards launches them during the July and August weekends. Access by car would not be possible for most venues, so most people ...

More than 160 groups of technicians put on simultaneous fireworks displays at about 200 locations all over Japan, according to event organizers.

DAISEN, Akita Prefecture--Team Omagari, comprising four pyrotechnic companies based in this northern Japan city, won the bronze trophy at the International Fireworks Competition, billed as one of ...