Speaking of summer tradition in Japan, "fireworks" has been canceled due to the influence of COVID-19 in recent years.  Niigata Prefecture, where I live, is especially famous for "Nagaoka Fireworks", and every August, many spectators come from inside and outside the prefecture.  Nagaoka Fireworks is a large flower festival held as part of the Nagaoka Festival.  One of the highlights of Nagaoka Fireworks is the launch of "Phoenix" by an outstanding fireworks master.
 With a total length of about 2km, the ultra-wide Starmine can be launched for more than 3 minutes.
You can also watch it on YouTube.
  I pray that next year we will be able to see wonderful fireworks all over the country.
 This time, it is a work based on such fireworks.  Fireworks and landscapes are taken in different places.  The fireworks reflected on the waterside are very beautiful and go well with the Japanese landscape.
  I took the fireworks with a camera for the first time, but it was very difficult.
 If you press the shutter early, the fireworks will not open, and if you press the shutter too late, it will open too much.
 Please come to Japan when COVID-19 calms down.😊🙏

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