With the concept of “the best fireworks at a scenic point that represents Japan”, the first “spring entertainment” held last year, “The Superb View Fireworks Series “Mt.Fuji 2023″” (Superb view fireworks ) was held again this year on April 22 (Sat) at the Fujiten Resort Special Venue.

The stage is Fujiten Resort located at the first stage of Mt. About 2,000 spectators gathered at the venue where the first “Fuji Rock Festival” was held (then “Fuji Tenjinyama Ski Resort”). The maximum ticket price is set at 100,000 yen (VIP seats) so that you can relax and enjoy the superb view and the world’s highest fireworks with the best service at the venue where all seats are special seats and all are the best view points. It is a luxury fireworks display where only 2000 people can participate in a venue that can accommodate 10,000 people. About 30% of the audience this year were from overseas, and their eyes were sparkling with the entertainment show where they could enjoy “the Japan” at once: “Mt. Fuji”, “fireworks” and “cherry blossoms”.

April 22nd. In the daytime, Mt. Fuji was reflected in the blue sky, but the changeable mountain weather caused thick clouds to cover Mt. Fuji again. However, as the opening time approached, he once again showed his majestic figure in front of the assembled audience. Shigeru Muroi, an actress who became a fan after watching this tournament last year, will liven up the tournament with tasteful navigation.

At 18:35, the air at an altitude of 1500m is very cold. At dusk, the prologue fireworks are set off against the backdrop of Mt. Fuji, which has a more magical appearance, and cheers erupt. Literally spectacular fireworks start. The prologue fireworks are “Twilight Fuji”. Large fireworks are launched one by one to illuminate Mt.Fuji, and applause erupts.

Beniya Aoki Fireworks Shop, Isoya Fireworks Shop, Saiki Fireworks Main Shop, and Kikuya Obata Fireworks Shop all have a history of more than 100 years, and the BIG4, one of Japan’s leading pyrotechnicians, presents a beautiful fireworks competition with the utmost skill. is the biggest selling point of this fireworks display, but the collaboration of the four companies has already been realized from the prologue. “Zekke Hanabi” is the only place in Japan where all four pyrotechnics all-stars are available. When it comes to fireworks festivals, there are many events that are closely related to each region, but this “superb view fireworks” is based on fireworks, and it “ignites” the feelings of pyrotechnicians. Each company prepares the strongest fireworks and faces it.

After it gets completely dark, the main story starts with the opening fireworks, “Mysterious light interwoven with sacred Mt. Fuji.” The light and the roaring sound that echoed in my stomach. Unlike fireworks that are set off to music, which has increased in recent years, the sound of fireworks is the best BGM. Cheers rise to the splendid starmine. The Odama fireworks competition is also one of the highlights. There are fireworks shops that have won the biggest fireworks, No. 10 ball competition, and each one has a “hissatsu ball” that punches everyone’s heart with one shot. 20 No. 5 balls, 8 No. 8 balls, and 4 No. 10 balls, which were carefully made one by one, were launched, and for a moment the night sky brightened like daytime.

Each firework shop sticks to the colors and the beauty of the shape, and works hard to create the world’s best Japanese fireworks while demonstrating individuality. The fireworks that are set off in that collaboration bring indescribable excitement. In the second half, when the temperature has dropped further, the warm flames of Japanese fire will appeal to your heart, in complete contrast to the first half. The last is Star Mine “Fugaku Mukkei” co-starred by BIG4. A spectacular spectacle that fills the foot of Mt. Fuji with fireworks, without the need for words or music. A one-of-a-kind fireworks spectacle show drawn by BIG4.

Some spectators watched the fireworks from a special seat at the top of Japan’s highest peak (Mt.Fuji Tenku Ticket). One of the features of this tournament is that tickets are prepared to meet various needs, such as preparing VIP camera seats for photographers. In addition, a gastronomic service has been added this year. Before the performance, we entertained VIPs with a tuna carving show and served sushi from soba. There were also tempura, yakitori, takoyaki, and various drinks. The best hospitality is also the charm of this fireworks festival.

It is flat and can be moved from the parking lot to the audience in a few minutes, and is ready for reception. There is also a toilet for disabled people, and I am happy that the place is completely barrier-free. Cardboard chairs are distributed at the entrance, but they are also conscious of the SDGs, so if you fold them and take them home, you can use them everyday and do not generate garbage.

The executive committee member said, “While continuing to do new things, we want to protect the heart of traditional fireworks. In three to four years, world-famous Italy, Spain, Germany, Malta, and the United States I would like to invite a pyrotechnician to hold a fireworks Olympics like the BIG4 and WBC, and I am sure many people from all over the world will come.” It was announced that next year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 20. Many spectators from Japan and abroad are likely to gather to experience the “extraordinary special”.

© 田中久勝