The Brilliance of Night Skies: The History of Japan’s “Spherical Fireworks”
<p>Imagine, against the backdrop of the night sky and the rumbling sound, a dazzling, colorful chrysanthemum bursts open in the air.</p>
<p>For three hundred years, fireworks festivals have been a part of Japanese culture. Annual fireworks festivals, usually held in the summer, are highlights on the cultural event calendar, always attracting large audiences. The popularity of these festivals has turned fireworks making into an art form, and the creators are often referred to as “craftsmen.” Japanese fireworks craftsmen specialize in creating “firework shells” that are filled and packed into spherical casings, which explode to form perfect spherical fireworks. These kinds of firework shells have a history of several hundred years, starting from Japan’s early fireworks displays. However, with advancements in existing techniques and the introduction of new methods, the scale and perfection of the fireworks have increased.</p>
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