Every summer, fireworks festivals are held all over Japan.
Many people like to go to a splendid fireworks display with their family and friends, wearing yukata.
Some people choose to spend money on paid seats to secure a good viewing area, while others go to get a free seat in advance, just like cherry blossom viewing.
Everyone can watch the fireworks bloom in the sky, drink and chat, dance and sing, and be very happy.
The Adachi Fireworks Festival, the first of many large-scale fireworks displays in Tokyo, was held in late July and was attended by a record 740,000 people last year.
(Last year's Adachi Fireworks Festival)
This year's Adachi Fireworks Festival, originally scheduled to start at 7:20 p.m. on July 20, will launch about 13,000 fireworks in one hour.
(Poster of this year's Adachi Fireworks Festival)
Although the temperature in Tokyo's Adachi Ward reached 37.8°C that day, there were still many people who braved the heat and came early to take up their seats.
An uncle said:
"It was so hot, there were no umbrellas, and luckily I brought a lot of water."
Some uncles at the scene simply took off their shirts and took up their positions shirtless:
"If you are taken to the hospital because of heat stroke, it will be a big problem......
The vending machines set up on the site are basically sold out, and tourists can't buy water if they want to.
(Tourists come early to take up the spot)
The 47-year-old uncle, Ken Takahashi, comes to participate in the Adachi fireworks display every year.
This year, he also came from the early morning of the same day to take his place, waiting for the fireworks display in the evening.
(Tourists come early to take up the spot)
However, because it was too hot in the afternoon, Takahashi Ken felt a little uncomfortable and had to run back to the car to sleep and rest.
"I saw people bring tents, and at first I didn't think it was necessary. Now it seems that without a tent, it is really difficult for people to hold on, it is too hot......"
(Tourists come early to take up the spot)
However, at 6:50 p.m. that night, a bolt of lightning could be seen piercing the sky, followed by a roar of thunder, and the audience began to clamor.
(Lightning and thunder began at the scene)
By around 7 p.m., there were only 20 minutes left before the fireworks display began.
The broadcast at the venue suddenly announced that due to the possibility of thunderstorms, the organizers have decided to cancel the fireworks display.
(Fireworks display temporarily cancelled)
When the audience learned the news, they felt very regretful.
Ken Takahashi, who has been in the early hours of the morning, said, "It's so sad, can you cry? Everyone is looking forward to this day......"
(Tourists are very disappointed)
At this time, about 400,000 spectators had already poured into the venue, and some people were still entering.
After learning the news of the cancellation of the fireworks display, some attendees went straight back the same way, and the scene fell into chaos for a while.
(Police maintain order)
The police hurriedly maintained order, shouting to guide the audience onwards: "Please keep going, don't stop." ”
Fortunately, under the guidance of the police, there were no accidents.
(The audience left the venue one after another)
The fireworks display was canceled due to a thunderstorm, but many people took shocking photos of thunder and lightning falling from the sky:
"Adachi Ward fireworks display."
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @UchikoshiX)
"This year's Adachi City Fireworks Festival was so shocking."
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @spica_220131)
"2024 Adachi City Fireworks Festival, please receive."
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @Cube_Niroo)
"Today's Adachi fireworks festival is sparkling and beautiful."
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @dekopon1082)
"The fireworks display in Adachi Ward was canceled at the last minute, and some people were angry, but as soon as I got home, it rained.
I think canceling is a wise decision. I'm glad I got home before I got wet. ”
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @TahirRehan111)
Originally, I was going to shoot the fireworks festival in Adachi Ward, but it was temporarily canceled due to a thunderstorm, and I took 30 minutes of lightning.
(Screenshot from Twitter netizen @TakahitoYagami)
At the same time, some netizens questioned that since the fireworks display was to be canceled, it should be canceled as soon as possible, so as to save people a trip in vain.
In response, the organizers said that canceling the fireworks display was a "difficult decision" due to unexpected weather conditions.
"Adachi Ward and the Adachi Ward Tourism Exchange Association decided to cancel the fireworks display at 6:45 p.m. and the announcement was made 5 minutes later."
"No one is at fault for this kind of outdoor activity because of the weather. Nothing is more precious than the safety of life, and I hope you understand. ”
Due to the temporary cancellation of the Adachi City Fireworks Festival, all paid seats need to be refunded, resulting in a loss of about 30 million yen (about 1.4 million yuan).
The organizers also paid the full amount to the fireworks manufacturer, the exact amount of which was not disclosed.
(Screenshot of Japan media report)
400,000 people were about to go to see the fireworks display, but they were surprised by lightning and thunder.
Safety first is no problem, you can go back to the fireworks festival at any time!