This last weekend I went with some friends to see the Hanabi (fireworks) by the Arakawa river in Saitama (just outside of Tokyo). The JR trains going in the direction of the event were jam packed with people, and many were wearing pretty yukatas. Once out of the mass of people in the station, I found my friends sitting close by right outside. From there we could see the beautiful display of lights dazzling in the sky a little ways away over the river. I think this is the best summer event!
