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Fireworks Festivals Ditch Summer Over Heatstroke, Lightning Fears

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By Ryoma Shintani / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

13:17 JST, October 24, 2025

Japan’s firework traditions are changing, as festivals grapple with such dangers as heatstroke and lightning. A growing number of the events are skipping the customary summer months and opting for autumn instead.

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