Latest Events in Fukuyama(August Updated)

The fireworks display is held upstream of the Ashida River Bridge in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The power of about 16,000 fireworks can be seen from both sides of the river. You can enjoy this grand fireworks feast up close from the sponsor seats on both sides. Applications for individual sponsor seats will be open in early June. In addition, the Fukuyama Summer Festival will also host events such as the "Niagara Dance Festival" on August 13 (Wednesday) and the "Irohamaru Yosakoi Festival" on August 14 (Thursday). The 1.4-kilometer-long water starry sky fireworks display using the wide surface of the Ashida River is spectacular, and the beauty of the fireworks reflected on the river surface is also a highlight. During the event, there will be food stalls lined up, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks while feeling the charm of Fukuyama City.

The Tomonoura Bentenjima Fireworks Festival, held near Bentenjima in Tomo-machi, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a historic event that originated from the "Benten Festival", a Shinto ritual held since the Edo period to pray for safe sailing, and is a beloved annual event to welcome the arrival of early summer. Approximately 2,000 fireworks will be launched, including starburst fireworks and fireworks in the shape of marine life such as squid and octopus, lighting up the night sky and the waters of the Seto Inland Sea. Before the fireworks start, local residents sing the song "Tomonoura Aiyabushi", and shamisen and fan dances add a unique atmosphere to the venue. The fireworks are reflected on the sea, with Bentenjima's Benten Paradise as the background, creating a dreamy atmosphere, and the bustling scene of spectators in yukata is full of the unique charm of the port city of Tomonoura.