Most of the foreigners might find Japanese summer unbearable. First you have to get through the rainy season when it rains almost every other day and then comes August with its infamous humidity. However, there are plenty of things to take your things off the weather. One of those things is Japanese Hanabi, Fireworks Festivals. There are about 200 of them held in August throughout the country and some of them may attract up to 800,000 spectators.
Expect to see people wearing yukata which is a casual summer kimono commonly worn in fireworks festivals and other summer events. Yukata is usually made of cotton or synthetic fabrics. Generally the younger you are, the brighter your yukata is, considering Japan's appetite for fashion, expect to see a wide variety of colors. You can easily purchase a yukata anywhere in Japan, however some of the foreigners might find it hard to get the right size. While it is true that a custom-made yukata is going to cost you more, you will definitely find it worthy once you see how much attention a foreigner wearing yukata attracts.
Another thing you can't help but notice are the street vendors. They set up stalls on both sides of streets and sell various drinks and delicious Japanese food. If you actually make it to a fireworks festival, you're going to be surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of people and odds are you'll get tired, so make sure you pass by one of the vendors and pick something to boost you up.
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| Takoyaki (fried octopus) |
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| Yakisoba (fried noodles) |
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| Okonomiyaki |
