花火

Every season in Japan brings the celebration of beauty and nature. In Autumn, the full moon provides lamplight for faithful observers. Winter's bitter cold and winds are perfect for those who want to travel to Hokkaido and witness one of the greatest ice sculpture displays in the world. Spring blooms life in way of flowering trees that become umbrellas for picnics. And summer...the heat has the people of Japan donning traditional summer apparel, yukata and jinbei, at night to attend festivals that end with a bang - fireworks that is.

I already had practice with wearing a yukata so I set out to buy my own. Depending on the fabric, a yukata can cost ￥20,000 or more. Plus, there are the other factors, such as an obi (belt), geta

(wooden sandals), accessories for the belt, hair, and so on.