Key Facts
• August 30, 2025: ‘Omagari Fireworks’ held in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture.
• 100,000 attendees witnessed 18,000 fireworks at the event.
• Known as Japan’s top fireworks competition, it determines the ‘Champion of Champions.’
• 28 companies from 12 prefectures participated, including local Daisen firms.
• Competitors vied for the Prime Minister’s Award in four categories.
• Night program began with ‘Niagara’ fireworks and featured ‘Starmine’ displays.
• Highlight: 800-meter-wide ‘Starmine’ synchronized to ‘Symphonic Poem Finlandia.’
• 2,120 fireworks launched in 5.5 minutes during the finale.
• Traditional Japanese ‘Wabi’ firework symbolized war, peace, and hope.
• Master artisan Yoshikazu Konno, 61, expressed hope for global peace through fireworks.
• Award ceremony scheduled for August 31, 2025, in Daisen City.
• The 100th anniversary of the event will be celebrated in 2028.
Summary
The 97th ‘Omagari Fireworks,’ Japan’s premier fireworks competition, took place on August 30, 2025, in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. Attended by 100,000 spectators, the event showcased 18,000 fireworks, including a stunning 800-meter-wide ‘Starmine’ display synchronized to ‘Symphonic Poem Finlandia.’ Twenty-eight companies from 12 prefectures competed for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award in four categories. The night program featured traditional Japanese fireworks symbolizing war, peace, and hope, culminating in a breathtaking finale. Master artisan Yoshikazu Konno expressed his desire for the event to promote global peace. The award ceremony will be held on August 31, 2025, and the 100th anniversary of the event is set for 2028.
