Is Japan ¡°the best¡± at fireworks?
George Plimpton thinks so. In 1984, this unofficial fireworks commissioner of New York declared that ¡°Japan is by far the most enlightened and enterprising nation when it comes to fireworks¡± in a book titled ¡°Fireworks: A History and Celebration.¡±
More than three decades later, Japan may still hold the crown. From small family gatherings to gargantuan waterside festivals that draw millions, hanabi (fireworks) are as much a part of summer as humidity and watermelon.
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