Katakai, Niigata

Katakai, Niigata

nihongo|Katakai|片貝町|Katakai-machi is a location within the city of Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Fireworks Festival

The 800-year-old fireworks festival is held in early September. They shoot the world's largest 1.20 m balls, 800 m wide fireworks explosions, usually lasting around three hours.

The event is sponsored by the local population.

External links

* [http://www.city.ojiya.niigata.jp/kikaku/english/e_kanko/e_festival/fes02.html] en


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