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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. There is no better way to cool down from the summer heat than shaved ice and fireworks!

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