Latest Events in Ibaraki Prefecture(July Updated)

This large-scale fireworks festival will be held on the banks of the Tone River in Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Four nationally renowned pyrotechnicians based in Ibaraki Prefecture and the surrounding area will compete. They are an outstanding team that has won awards in national fireworks competitions. 30,000 fireworks will illuminate the summer night at Sakai Riverside Park (on the banks of the Tone River). Highlights include fireworks displays synchronized with music and a dynamic starry sky effect. The largest fireworks will be approximately 10 inches in diameter and can reach a height of 300 meters when in full bloom, making it one of the largest fireworks festivals in the Kanto region.

The fireworks display takes place on Akiura Beach in Hitachi-Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, one of the prefecture's most famous beaches. The 2026 display runs for six days, in July and August, primarily on weekends. Colorful fireworks launch from the sea, lasting approximately 10 minutes, allowing spectators to enjoy their vibrant reflections on the water. Despite its short duration, the display, especially the impressive 3-inch and 4-inch fireworks, illuminates the night sky. Enjoy the fireworks on a pleasant summer night while feeling the gentle sea breeze.

Nomura Fireworks, winner of the Prime Minister's Award, will light up the night sky with a spectacular display of fireworks. This large-scale fireworks display will be held on one of the longest beaches in the Kanto region (approximately 1,300 meters long), and the scene is spectacular. The most impressive of these is the large two-foot fireworks, which are approximately 500 meters high and 480 meters in diameter. You can sit in the open-air seats unique to the beach and enjoy the unobstructed fireworks feast.

The Shimotsu Gion Festival is one of the prefecture's most important summer festivals, lasting four days and centered around the Haguro Shrine in Ōmachi. The magnificent Meiji portable shrine, the "Women's Portable Shrine" enshrining Princess Tamayori (which is also enshrined at Haguro Shrine), the "Heisei Portable Shrine," the largest portable shrine in Japan held annually since 1992, and over 30 children's portable shrines from the town, parade through the streets. On the morning of the final day, a purification ceremony called "Kawawa" is held on the Kogyo River, which flows through the city, to cleanse and purify the impurities accumulated at the portable shrines during the festival.

This fireworks festival will be held at Lake Chiba, near the center of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture. As part of the Mito Komon Festival, approximately 5,000 fireworks are expected to be launched. Various unique fireworks will be set off, and you can also enjoy their reflection on the lake. Paid viewing areas are available for a more relaxed viewing experience. The grand finale, a giant "Musical Starlight," will utilize the latest technology to perfectly synchronize with the music, sure to elicit cheers. In addition, visitors can enjoy up close creative fireworks crafted by renowned fireworks designers from all over the country – another highlight.

The Mito Kōmon Festival is a representative traditional festival held annually in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It is named after Tokugawa Mitsukuni, a famous scholar of the Edo period and the second lord of the Mito Domain—the well-known "Mito Kōmon." The festival has been held since 1961 (Showa 36) and attracts approximately 900,000 participants each year, making it one of the largest summer events in the northern Kanto region. The opening highlight of the Mito Kōmon Festival is a procession led by Japan's largest portable shrine. Strong men dressed in traditional robes shout "Haiyo! Haiyo!" in unison, creating a powerful and magnificent spectacle that perfectly embodies the spirit of traditional Japanese festivals. Mito Kōmon Lantern Procession The most poetic part of the night. Mito is one of Japan's three major lantern-producing areas. Hundreds of meticulously crafted traditional lanterns form a long procession along National Route 50, their warm orange-yellow lights reflecting against the summer night sky, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. This is also a favorite moment for many photography enthusiasts. Mountain Float Parade Ornately decorated floats from various town associations slowly move through the streets, accompanied by live performances of flutes, taiko drums, gongs, and other musical instruments. Each float embodies the traditional craftsmanship and regional pride of its respective town, a living testament to the festival culture of Japan's Edo period.

This fireworks festival, held in Furukawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture, created a magnificent and luxurious spectacle against the night sky above the Watarasegawa River. A series of exciting events were held, including the launch of two three-foot-high fireworks, a giant "Sparkling Wildfire" show that fully utilized the venue's unique features, and an invitation extended to Nomura Fireworks Co., Ltd., one of Japan's leading fireworks manufacturers.