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Summer in Tokyo doesn’t truly begin until the first boom echoes across the sky. Fireworks, hanabi in Japanese, are more than just a seasonal spectacle. They’re a tradition that goes back centuries, drawing crowds in yukata to riverbanks and open fields for an evening of shared awe. And after years of scaled-back or canceled shows, the full hanabi season is back.

Here are some of the top shows lighting up the Tokyo metro skies this July:

Sumida River Fireworks – …