🎆 Omagari National Fireworks Competition

Daisen, Akita, Japan

Usually: The last Saturday of AugustDates TBA

One of Japan's three great fireworks shows, where Japan's top pyrotechnicians compete in both daytime and night displays.

Good to know

• Seats are sold by advance lottery; good free spots are scarce.
• Omagari has very few hotels—most visitors stay in Akita City or ride the Akita Shinkansen.