Fireworks are very popular in Japan, and nearly every one of Tokyo's 23 wards launches them during the July and August weekends. Access by car would not be possible for most venues, so most people ...

A substantial fire broke out at the Itabashi Fireworks Festival in Tokyo on Aug. 5, forcing the event to be canceled due to safety concerns, although there were no reports of injuries.

Prior to the festival, Team Omagari will make its debut at the International Fireworks Competition to be held in Montreal this summer to represent Japan. The team comprises four local companies ...