Japan has some amazing summer fireworks festivals. When I first when to one I was shocked at the crazy huge crowds of people going to see them and how big the fireworks display was. In the US, most fireworks displays I’ve seen last less then half and hour. But in Japan an hour to two hours seems to be pretty normal.

One of the bigger festivals is the Tokyo Bay Fireworks. For this festival the fireworks are launched from barges floating in the middle of Tokyo Bay and people pack the edges of the bay and nearby building to watch.

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Barges of fireworks out in the middle of Tokyo Bay prepared for that evening's firework display

Barges of fireworks out in the middle of Tokyo Bay prepared for that evening's firework display

Huge crowds of people came earlier in the day to claim their prime viewing spot for the Tokyo Bay fireworks

Huge crowds of people came earlier in the day to claim their prime viewing spot for the Tokyo Bay fireworks

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba

Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival seen from Odaiba