Suwako Hanabi | Suwa
Celebration
This fireworks display at Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture is one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals. Featuring the famous "Mercury Bomb" fireworks, it blends innovative concepts and unique techniques that break traditional boundaries. The theme for 2026 is "Roaring and Radiant! 'Lake Suwa Fireworks, With You'." The Lake Suwa fireworks display has been beloved by the public since the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. This year, the event aims to present the unique "roaring and radiant" spectacle of Lake Suwa, truly deserving of the name "Lake Suwa Fireworks."
From the unique Mercury Bomb on the lake to the grand and breathtaking displays of numerous fireworks, the fireworks burst from launch pads erected on the lake, illuminating the summer night sky. Because the fireworks are launched from Lake Suwa, which is surrounded by mountains, the sound echoes through the mountains, creating a breathtaking and awe-inspiring experience.