Hita Fireworks

Shigemori-san took me to see one of the largest fireworks displays in the country. This kawabiraki or “River Opening” event is held in the center of Hita town where two rivers merge.

Intl. decorations for some reason
Intl. decorations for some reason
The town has a festival atmosphere
The town has a festival atmosphere
Food vendors everywhere
Food vendors everywhere
Toys for the kids
Toys for the kids
Crowds assemble early
Crowds assemble early
Hita is known for the purity of its water
Hita is known for the purity of its water
The river runs right next to homes
The river runs right next to homes
Folks setting up early
Folks setting up early
Beautiful time of year
Beautiful time of year
One of the fireworks barges
One of the fireworks barges
Riverboats are filled with spectators
Riverboats are filled with spectators
harp
harp





















Finale
Finale