It's that time of year again when fireworks color the sky on sultry summer nights.
A centuries-old summer entertainment, fireworks draw crowds, many sporting light "yukata" kimono, to enjoy not only the heavenly spectacle but also the yakitori and "yakisoba" fried noodles sold at the innumerable stalls. And what fireworks display would be complete without beer?
Finally, the true fireworks aficionado takes public transportation (there's not place to park, after all) and joins the throng of revelers meandering slowly from station to venue.