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Artist: Lim Michelle By YouCoJAPAN Date: 13 July 2016 SUMMERSUMMER UP!UP! Fireworks Display Timetable () No. of Date Name Closest Station 花火花火 Fireworks 23 Jul (Sat) 30th Adachi Fireworks 12,000 Kita-Senju (15 mins walk) 19:30 – 20:30 Festival 26 Jul (Tue) 50th Katsushika 15,000 Shibamata (10 mins walk) ２０１６２０１６ 19:20 – 20:20 Fireworks Festival 30 Jul (Sat) 39th Sumida River 20,000 Kuramae (5 mins walk) 19:05 – 20:30 Fireworks Asakusa (15 mins walk) 30 Jul (Sat) Tachikawa Showa Kinen 5,000 Tachikawa (15 mins walk) 19:20 – 20:30 Park Fireworks Festival (410 yen) Nishi-Tachikawa (5 mins) SUMMER TIME in ! 30 Jul (Sat) Hachioji Fireworks 3,300 Hachioji (15 mins walk) 19:00 – 20:30 Festival Time to go out and enjoy the warm air and 1 Aug () 34th Koto Fireworks 5,000 Minami-Sunamachi h sunshine, the fireworks display and walk 19:40 – 20:30 Festival (15 mins walk) 6 Aug (Sat) 57th Itabashi Fireworks 12,000 Nishidai, Takashimadaira, around town in the ! 19:00 – 20:30 Festival Ukimafunado (30 mins walk) 6 Aug (Sat) 41st Edogawa Fireworks 14,000 a 19:15 – 20:30 Festival Hey there everyone! We would appreciate that On behalf of the YouCo you’d take some time to read, 20 Aug (Sat) 2016 Jingu Gaien 12,000 Shinanomachi, Omotesando, JAPAN team, we’d like and if you do have any 19:30 – 20:30 Fireworks Festival Yoyogi, Kokuritsukyogijo n to thank you for down- comments or suggestions, to 20 Aug (Sat) 38th Setagaya Tamagawa Info N/A Futako Tamagawa loading and reading our reach us via e-mail at 19:00 – 20:00 Festival first Online Magazine. It is [email protected] 21 Aug (Sun) 34th Chofu Fireworks 8,000 Chofu Station (25 mins walk) created to share infor- or via our Facebook account 18:50 – 19:50 Festival a mation (for free) to our at “ YouCoJAPAN “ fans and readers from the perspective of the THANK YOU!! locals in Japan to our b global citizen audiences Disclaimer: As this is a free (like yourself!) from both magazine (we are not in any ways within and outside of sponsored by any companies), Japan. our opinions remain strictly our i own. 1 2 Cooling Spray (Some brands SUMMER “Must-Haves” contain Menthol)

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3 Note: the company is not in any ways endorsing or advertising any brands. Pictures used are just examples. 4 The yukata for guys are usually comes in Yukata Tips darker colors. It is common to see navy The Belt blue or dark grey, but you might find The men’s Obi belt is a some light colored rather simple style to manage, with the little knot tied to the back. While it might look Tip #2 : complicated, it actually The younger Japanese guys are is not that difficult to do! trying to add a touch of class by adding a Fedora Hat. You may consider getting a matching hat! Yukata Y (Robe) Tip #2 : Where can you keep your fan? U Obi People generally keep their fans (Belt) between their Obi belt

K NewNew StyleStyle When you search for Obi styles online, you might get this. This is how you tie A a Karate belt. While it may look slightly odd on the Yukata, you can still Kinchaku consider trying this too! T (Pouch) *optional Tip #3 : (Socks) Don’t intend to carry a pouch? No worries, you can keep some items in your sleeves! But don’t A put too much or it would be heavy (Footwear) 5 Artist: Lim Michelle Date: 13 July 2016 6 There are a few basic parts of a Yukata, mainly shown below here. There are also optional items 1 2 to get, such as (no. 1 – 4) that you wear inside or Y under the Yukata. And from No.5 – 7 are optional items that you can consider getting to beautify While the Yukata your Yukata! Slip is optional, we recommend U it especially if The Maeita is worn under the Obi you have a light- belt to keep it in shape. It is also Yukata colored Yukata. an optional item, but it’s good to (Robe) And no worries, have one to maintain the shape. K it’s really light! A 3 4

Also worn below the Obi belt, the T This little sash will be a lifesaver Colin Belt helps to keep the neck when you attempt to wear your line of the Yukata in shape. It Yukata. It is used to tie the Yukata comes in different colors and clips around your waist when you so you can have fun choosing adjust the length of the Yukata. what you like best! A Obi (Belt) 5 6 7 It’s typically a A range of draw-string bag hair ornament that comes in a used to beau- variety of colors ty your hair and styles. You A little accessory to make and also to can choose acc Tabi your Obi more beautiful, personalizes Geta -ording to size and color. Do (Socks) it comes in various styles your style. (Footwear) also check if your items fit! & colors 7 Artist: Lim Michelle Date: 13 July 2016 8 1 2 3 Most people tend Please check the location If you’re like us and don’t mind squishing with the rest of the to come around 30 of the Fireworks. There may people, you can consider standing or walking at the minutes before the be more than one, and location. In some places, the crowd “walks” through from fireworks start, and sometimes, it might be far one end to another (e.g. Sumida River). In other location, they leave from the station. As such, people tend to sit by the side to enjoy. Or probably do both. immediately after it do factor in some walking Either ways, consider bringing a mat along. And if you’d like ends. Train stations time. Some places are also a good seat, consider getting there earlier. (3 hours earlier?) are jam-packed at accessible by a few train that time. So, our lines. If you are meeting advice is: “Go early your friends, it is best to 4 or go late. Leave meet at the same station In Japan, it is mandatory to sort your own garbage. Don’t early or leave late” to avoid getting lost. forget to bring a few extra bags just in case. There will be a few designated place for disposal. Please do not leave 5 your garbage around. Nobody will clean up after you! The Convenience Store will be your best friend. Sometimes, there will be stalls selling food and 6 drinks at the venue. Enjoy some local delicacies There are many ways to keep yourself cool. Most and Kakigori! Beware though, you might end up importantly, do not forget your fan. You can also use some waiting in line for just a drink or some snacks. body mist or cooling sheet to wipe yourself.

7 At some fireworks locations, cruises are available. You can consider going for a “river cruise” while enjoying the fireworks! 9 10 Known as the hair ornament, the Kanzashi (簪) is used by women to decorate or tie their hair. It is said that the Kanzashi has been used since the Jomon period (prehistoric period). At that time, the people believed that a thin stick was able to ward off evil spirit. They started wearing them in their hair. Kanzashi Kanzashi has since evolved from a more elaborate designs like stick to elaborate designs like the flowers and hair clips. If you like Hana Kanzashi that the wears. to get one, the best time to get one is during Summer where most The Japanese are known to shopping centers gear up for the appreciate the seasons. As such, Fireworks Festival by offering a Kanzashi too, draws its inspiration range of hair ornaments to match from nature and its surrounding. For the season. example, Sakura is used in April whilst the Japanese Fan (Uchiwa or Sensu) Alternatively, you could make is used in July. But of course, your own! Whichever you decide, Kanzashi could be used anytime. choose something that is simple There are different types of so you can manage it by yourself! Kanzashi, ranging from the “stick” to 11 12 Yubari Water- Melon melon

Kyoho Muscat (grape) (grape)

Lavender Ice Cream

Grilled Corn Tokoroten (kanten jelly)

Flavored Tea Wagashi (e.g peach flavor) (Japanese sweets)

Kakigori Unagi (shaved ice) (eel)

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