花火大会 – Fireworks

In Japan, fireworks are normally held in late July to August.  In the Tokyo area, about eight different places annually hold big firework displays that set off more than 12000 shells and last over one hour.  Elsewhere there are many more smaller firework shows that set off less than 5000 shells and last about 30 minutes or more.  People often attend fireworks wearing a Yukata (Summer Kimono).