Like many celebrations across the world, fireworks often play a part in Japanese festivities. In Japan, they are most commonly associated with summer festivals.
I chose to write this word because in my home country of the UK it was Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes’ Night) on November 5th. This night marks the anniversary of a failed terrorist attack on the king, and is celebrated by making fires and letting off fireworks.
Bonfire Night has its own poem:
Remember, remember, the 5th of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
Calligraphy by Vicky 