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Things About Japan
The Smallest Fireworks ShowMany fireworks event operators boast of their shows. They say theirs is the best, one of the most gorgeous, or one of the most extended durations, blah, blah, blah... But, how about someone saying about the most minor, humblest fireworks show in the world? You will bet there's no such senseless person who would go that far. Actually, there is, and I really love it! It's about a show held in my hometown, and you'll see outdoor promotional banners standing roadside, proudly (or humorous self-pitying?) saying that theirs are the smallest fireworks in Japan! The fireworks are funded through humble donations from villagers, and it is a desperate idea to enliven a depopulating village in the middle of nowhere, where there is almost nothing to attract visitors. So, it is small, won't splurge shots, so you have to wait for a while between bouts. And the entier show will last, say, only about fifteen minutes. It may be nothing compared with one in Nagaoka City in Niigata, for instance. But it gets people’s love, care, and passion for trying to taste until the last spark of the show. Yeah, there’s no other fireworks you can enjoy that way. |