福島県·特産品
Asakawa Fireworks (Tourist Resource)
The 'Asakawa Fireworks' in Asakawa Town is said to be the oldest fireworks festival in Fukushima Prefecture, boasting a history of over 300 years. It is believed to have begun in the mid-Edo period, with its roots tracing back to 'Tera-hanabi' (temple fireworks) performed by monks as a memorial service. The climax features the famous 'Jiraibi,' which explodes against the slopes of Mt. Shiroyama. These powerful fireworks are detonated directly on the ground without using launch tubes, coloring the night sky alongside massive 2-shaku shells and large mechanical fireworks (karakuri). In Asakawa, a town synonymous with fireworks, you can find various souvenirs related to the tradition, such as local sake and 'Yoke-hana' (warding-off evil) themed goods. It is a unique pleasure of this fireworks village to find exquisite items that you can take home as travel memories, alongside the moving experience of this historic fireworks festival.
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