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DAY 1: The Nagaoka Festival and Fireworks

The Nagaoka fireworks Festival Show will launch 20,000fireworks in two nights (2nd and 3rd, August) and will be held against the backdrop of the Shinano River, the longest in Japan.The most spectacular and magnificent fireworks color the summer night sky of Nagaoka,and attract us.The breathtaking Nagaoka Fireworks will make unforgettable memories in your hearts.

• The origin and History

  The origin of Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is The festival for Restoration from War Devastation for citizens to focus their thoughts on reconstruction was held on August 1st, 1946 in same day of the after bombs was dropped.
  
  Now that Festival later renamed the Nagaoka Festival, our hopes for peace are still being continued even now.

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  Video courtesy of Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation. Reference

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  Sho-sanjyakudama and Niagara Fall

  This huge masterpiece Color the summer night sky The Peak of techniques.
  One of the highlight of Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show is the renowned Sho-sanjakudama (3-foot diameter shell fireworks) with set of fireworks called Niagara, the 650 mater long dynamic fireworks display vigorously flows down into river, which is reminiscent Niagara Fall

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  Video courtesy of Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation. Reference

• Phoenix Fireworks Wishing for a complete Recovery

  The Phoenix Fireworks have been launched annually in order to encourage many people from damage caused by the disaster.
  The phoenix being launching with music is dynamic and views of beyond of our eyes.

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  Video courtesy of Nagaoka Fireworks Foundation. Reference

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  Special seats are available for dinners to enjoy the fireworks.

  While enjoying a special bento box prepared by SUZU Deli, you can watch a beautiful fireworks display at the unique location of Nagaoka by the Shinano River from comfortable seating.

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  Limited edition hors d'oeuvres and bento boxes by SUZU Deli

  SUZU Deli is a cafe which is serving Healthy menu using Niigata vegetables sent directly from farmers.
  Of course, the ingredients used are from Nagaoka city. Whether you choose from old-fashioned flavors to SUZU-style arrangements, you can enjoy the unique taste of Niigata.

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  The photo is for illustrative purposes only

❊ Discover the crafts of Japan at ”Open Factory” in Tsubame & Sanjo City, a town of craftmanship which has been maintained by countless unnamed artisans.

• Open factory to see knife manufacturing.

  Tsubame City & Sanjo City, one of Japan's leading centers of metal composite processing technology, It is a major producer of metal cutlery and metal houseware in Japan. This has been made possible by 400 years of history and reliable technology.
  As a matter od fact, the products, ade in Tsubame & Sanjo City are expensive ;but you will be sure that the price is reasonable by taking a close look at the production process getting to know how excellent their quality is.
  At some factories in Tusbame & Sanjo City, visitors are allowed to have a look inside the factories. It is called "Open Factory". Waching products coming into life just before your eyes will give you a lasting impression.

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  The history of Tsubame & Sanjo Cites manufacturing dates back 400 years.

  It has its roots in the making of Japanese nails, which was started by farmers in the Edo period as a side business to meet the needs of a flourishing Edo (the archaic name for Tokyo) during the early 1600’s of the Edo Period. The rapid growth of the new capital of Japan, as well as many great fires, led to a boom in demand for not only nails, but also other tools to meet the construction needs that Tsubame Sanjo rose up to meet.
  The accumulation of wealth, knowledge and expertise then allowed Tsubame Sanjo to expand into agricultural, kitchenware and many other crafts as it cemented itself as one of the centers for crafts and manufacturing in Japan.
  From then until the present day, it has continued to make things that are always needed by people, keeping up with the changes of the times.
  Tsubame & Sanjo Cities has inherited technology and innovation that has been nurtured over a long history.

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  Reference: https://thehiddenjapan.com/tsubame-sanjo/

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  The Tojiro Knife Atelier

  TOJIRO has continued to meet the quality required by professional over the years. Byond a single knife, while thinking of its user.
  At the knife atelier, you can see the manufacturing site of TOJIRO blades' handmade products. For handmade products,they use the traditional swordsmithing method of forging hammered blades.
  From the blade to the handle, the craftsman finishes it by hand, and it can also be made to order.
  TOJIRO continues to manufacture knives. You can feel the craftsman hone their skills to manufacture worthy knives.

  
  

  The Tojiro Knife Gallery

  The Tojiro Knife Gallery is a facility where you can see, touch, and enjoy Tojiro products. Not only can you actually hold the product in your hands, but of course you can also purchase it on the spot. They also accept, re-shapening, personal service and much more available.