One of Japan's "Big Three" festivals, Nagaoka is famous for its wide-scale displays and precision-engineered shells that fill the sky over the Shinano River. 🛠️ Technical Specifications
Known as a top event for massive Nishaku-dama, this festival in Mie Prefecture launched six 24-inch shells in a single section in 2012. One of Japan's "Big Three" festivals, Nagaoka is
While 2012 was a landmark year for these displays, you can still experience 24-inch and larger shells at these major Japanese festivals: HUGE 24" FIREWORKS SHELL - WOW! One of Japan's "Big Three" festivals
The explosion creates a "flower" roughly 500 meters in diameter. One of Japan's "Big Three" festivals, Nagaoka is
Creating a 24-inch shell is a month-long process involving hand-layering hundreds of "stars" (pellets of pyrotechnic composition). 600mm (approx. 24 inches). Weight: Typically between 100kg and 150kg (220–330 lbs).