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Takaishi Super Fireworks launches in Sakai with about 25,000 fireworks
Takaishi Super Fireworks held its first show on October 24 at Hamadera Park in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.
The event launched about 25,000 fireworks, described as one of the largest displays in western Japan.
It grew out of the Takaishi Seaside Festival, a local summer event that began in 2013.
Private companies took over the festival and are now working with local residents to run it.
Organizers plan to fund the event through company sponsorships and paid viewing seats, aiming to make it sustainable.
They want to reach 45,000 fireworks by 2032 and become Japan’s largest fireworks show by number of fireworks.
Takaishi Super Fireworks was held for the first time at Hamadera Park in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on October 24.
The event launched about 25,000 fireworks, described by its organizers as among the largest displays in western Japan.
A private-sector committee took over the local Takaishi Seaside Festival and expanded it.
The organizers say they aim to build a sustainable event with cooperation between businesses and local residents.
They plan to launch about 45,000 fireworks in 2032 and aim to make it Japan’s largest fireworks display by number launched.
- Who
- The Takaishi Super Fireworks executive committee organized the event, with private companies and residents involved in its operation.
- What
- The first Takaishi Super Fireworks event launched about 25,000 fireworks.
- When
- October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Hamadera Park in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.
- Why
- A private-sector committee took over and expanded the local Takaishi Seaside Festival, aiming to develop a sustainable event with the community.
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The Takaishi Seaside Festival began as a local summer event.
Takaishi Super Fireworks was held for the first time at Hamadera Park.
Organizers aim to launch about 45,000 fireworks and make the event Japan’s largest by number launched.
- Fireworks
- About 25,000
- Venue
- Hamadera Park, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture
- First event
- October 24, 2026
- Organizer
- Takaishi Super Fireworks executive committee
- 2032 target
- About 45,000 fireworks