A fireworks display featuring approximately 6,000 shells was held for the first time in maizuru city, kyoto prefecture—accompanied by footage from an outdoor music festival headlined by popular artists.｜overview｜The Kyoto Shimbun(Kyoto News)

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A fireworks display featuring approximately 6,000 shells was held for the first time in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture—accompanied by footage from an outdoor music festival headlined by popular artists.

October 11, 2026

On October 10, 2026, the inaugural "Maizuru Fireworks Festival" was held at Pier 3 of Maizuru Port in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture. Approximately 6,000 fireworks illuminated the autumn night sky, delighting the attendees.

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