Aug 12, 14 · The Sumida Fireworks Festival was born Rivalries Right from the start, the Sumidagawa fireworks was a rivalry between fireworks craftsmen The two major houses of fireworks manufacturing (Tamaya & Kagiya) competed each year to win the crowd's affectionThe history of the Sumidagawa River Fireworks Festival dates back to 1733 Although the event has been suspended on several occasions over the years, it has been held annually since 1978 Today, it is one of the largest and most famous fireworks festivals in Tokyo In addition to the traditional fireworks display, the main venue will also host a contest, where new and innovative fireworkThe Sumida River that runs between Sumida Ward and Taito Ward is famous for Sumida River Fireworks, one of the oldest fireworks festivals in Japan The Sumida Hokusai Museum ( https//hokusaimuseumjp ) was established in 16 to commemorate the life of Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's most renowned ukiyoe painters of the Edo Period (1603

Hanabi Matsuri 16