Mikawa Fireworks: Aichi's Summer Festival Where Japan's Finest Craftsman Techniques Shine

Japan's Top Fireworks Production Area

Aichi's Mikawa region (around Nishio City, Anjo City, Toyota City) is known as "Japan's top fireworks production area." About 60-70% of fireworks launched at fireworks events nationwide are said to be made by Mikawa fireworks craftsmen, the center of Japan's fireworks industry.

Mikawa Fireworks Craftsman Techniques

Mikawa fireworks craftsmen have traditional techniques continuing from the Edo era with especially "wari-mono (bursting) fireworks" ascending-bloom techniques internationally highly evaluated. Mikawa fireworks craftsmen's fireworks are launched at nationally famous fireworks events including Nagaoka and Omagari.

Mikawa Local Fireworks Events

Many fireworks events are held throughout the Mikawa region. Fireworks can be enjoyed from summer through autumn at events including "Okazaki City Fireworks," "Toyohashi Festival Fireworks," and "Hekinan City Fireworks." Many fireworks events allow close enjoyment of high-quality fireworks unique to a fireworks production area.