Fireworks and Festival Food!

I have been hearing about the annual firewirk show down in Yatsushiro but I’d never been so a group of us decided to rectify that tonight.

The fireworks are one of the largest displays in Japan and last around two hours. It felt like everyone in Kumamoto decided to catch our train as we pushed ourselves on and found a safe place to stand.

I always enjoy events like this mainly for the festival food. Stalls and stalls of old grandma’s, bickering married couples and small kids working as hard as they can to feed the masses.

Once we’d found a good spot along the river we settled down and looked forward to the show. After the sun had gone though the temperature plummeted and even with our jacket’s, scarves and hats we were all freezing. We decided to call it a night fairly early but we saw most of the show and it was worth it.

I’m looking forward to going back next year and will definitely remember to pack the extra coats!