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Japanese summer festivals using drone technology

Overview

Various Japanese summer festivals in 2026 are integrating drone technology alongside traditional fireworks displays.

The 110th Ashikaga Fireworks Festival at Watarase Sports Park features a 15-minute drone show using 500 drones, including segments themed around animation and idol groups. To manage rising costs, organizers have implemented crowdfunding, paid online ticketing, and AI-driven support.

In Fujisawa City, a separate event scheduled for August 18 at Katase Nishihama and Kugenuma Beach will feature a drone show titled ‘Three Goddesses and the Bell of Prayer’ followed by the ‘Miami Beach Show “Summer” Fireworks’, which serves as Noto reconstruction support fireworks.

Entities

Enoshima · Katase Nishihama Kugenuma Beach · Fujisawa City

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fujisawa to host drone show and fireworks in August 2026

    Fujisawa City will host a 500-drone light show and Noto reconstruction support fireworks at Katase Nishihama and Kugenuma Beach on August 18, 2026.

  2. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ashikaga Fireworks 110th Anniversary Showcases Drone Display and Funding Plans

    Ashikaga’s 110th fireworks festival on Aug 1, 2026 will host a 500‑drone show and pursue new funding via crowdfunding and cost‑cutting measures to sustain the historic event.

Sources

fujisawa.goguynet.jp · saga.goguynet.jp