May 16, 2013 - 1 min read

Tokyo Bay Fireworks

Designed to perfection

By Stefan Bauer

Community writer

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We found ourselves a viewing spot at the Lalaport shopping complex in Toyosu ...

... and it turned out to be a very good one

Perfect shapes and colours

I'm wondering how they manage to get this perfect shape

From Lapaport the view on the Rainbow Bridge is a bit obstructed by another bridge, but it's still clearly visible

More shapes and colours

Having watched the Tokyo Bay fireworks (it's usually the second Saturday of August every year) I have to say that it truly was an amazing event.

Japan is famous for its attention to detail and resulting perfection, and this also applies when it comes to the design of fireworks shows. Lasting for about 90 minutes, the Tokyo Bay fireworks show never seems to end, going on and on, presenting an almost never ending array of different shapes, colours and patterns. Visitor friendly, there always seems to be enough time to admire each fireworks set before the next round of shells are set off.

One of Tokyo's most exciting events, I can't recommend a Tokyo Bay fireworks show enough!

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JJ Walsh 11 years ago

This article makes me look forward to all the great fireworks festivals coming up around Japan this summer!

Stefan Bauer Photographer 11 years ago

Thanks Michael. I indeed used bulb exposure here and it resulted in exposures between 1 and 8 seconds. Aperture around 10. Those fireworks give a lot to play with.