02/08/2026
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival was unlike anything I have ever experienced.
For the first time in my life, fireworks brought me to tears.
These are not just fireworks. They are a symbol of remembrance, hope, and resilience. The famous Phoenix fireworks are launched as a prayer for recovery, honoring the lives lost in war and disasters while wishing for a peaceful future.
Standing there among thousands of people, I realized that the beauty of these fireworks comes not only from the colors filling the night sky, but from the stories, emotions, and memories they carry.
I chose not to add dramatic editing or effects to this video. I wanted to share the moment exactly as I experienced it, allowing the fireworks to speak for themselves.
I hope this video lets you feel even a small part of what I felt that night.
May Japan continue to cherish this tradition, and may we never forget the importance of peace.
Thank you for watching.
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