The Hanabi Festival, or Fireworks Festival, is a popular summer event in Japan where spectacular fireworks displays light up the night sky. Held throughout the country, these festivals often occur near rivers, lakes, or coastal areas, providing beautiful reflections of the fireworks. Attendees typically wear yukata (summer kimonos) and enjoy traditional festival foods and games. Some of the most famous Hanabi festivals include the Sumida River Fireworks in Tokyo and the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata. These events celebrate the beauty of summer nights and bring communities together.

To make:

• Color the template with a rainbow
• Over the rainbow and a black layer
• Use a 1-yen coin to scratch fireworks
• Be sure to set expectations to deter random scribbling. View photos or a video of a fireworks displays in Japan.