Takaoka, the City of Kawaii in Toyama Prefecture & Summer Fireworks

Overview

Watching fireworks displays is a good way to stay cool on summer nights, so we introduce some brilliant shows. Our correspondent recommends the fireworks display and festival held in Tanba Sasayama, near Osaka. Our reporter visits Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, that claims to be cute. A huge fan of Doraemon, she is thrilled to see the anime character everywhere. She tries sushi on a special train as she admires the scenery. She also observes bronze casting and gets to make her own cute key ring.