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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 隅田川花火大会
The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival (Japanese: 隅田川花火大会, Hepburn: Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai) is an annual fireworks festival held on the last Saturday in July, over the Sumidagawa River near Asakusa. The Sumidagawa Hanabi Taikai follows the Japanese tradition of being a competition between rival pyrotechnic groups. It is a revival of celebrations held in the Edo period, and annually attracts close to a million celebrants.
| Location | Tokyo (東京都) |
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| When | July (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Fireworks festival |
| Official website | http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/ |
Planning to go? The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival is held in July, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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