
The Yomiuri Shimbun
12:54 JST,
December 4, 2025
Fireworks erupt in the night sky, illuminating two massive floats hung with lanterns during a crowded festival in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture. The Chichibu Night Festival was held Wednesday and set off about 4,000 fireworks. An estimated 220,000 spectators attended throughout the day. The festival,...
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