Hanabi - Traditional Japanese fireworks
Japan-Tag Fireworks
Japanese fireworks, known as Hanabi, have a long tradition and are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
In Japan, fireworks are traditionally organised in summer and are considered the highlight of numerous festivals. They symbolise the transience and beauty of life, comparable to the cherry blossom in spring. Fireworks are artistically designed to create impressive patterns and colours in the sky.
Renowned fireworks master
Hideki Kubota
Japan-Tag (Japan Day) continues this tradition and presents a spectacular fireworks display every year, designed and choreographed by the renowned Japanese fireworks master Hideki Kubota. Kubota is known for his ability to combine traditional Japanese fireworks with modern elements. The 2024 fireworks display was themed ‘Gold medals and golden rain over Düsseldorf: Olympic sparkle from Tokyo to Paris’ and offered spectators an impressive 25-minute sequence.
Hideki Kubota, © Kai Kuczera
Kubota's fireworks are characterised by the precise coordination of colours, shapes and effects that paint artistic pictures in the Düsseldorf night sky. His involvement in Japan-Tag (Japan Day) in Düsseldorf plays a key role in bringing Japanese culture and tradition to a wider audience in Germany.
