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a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right, unless the wearer is deceased.[2] The kimono is traditionally worn with a broad sash, called an obi, and is commonly worn with accessories such as zōri sandals and tabi socks.
Kimono have a set method of construction and are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of cloth known as a tanmono, though Western-style fabric bolts are also sometimes used.[3] There are different types of kimono for men, women, and children, varying based on the occasion, the season, the wearer's age, and – less commonly in the modern day – the wearer's marital status. Despite the kimono's reputation as a formal and difficult-to-wear garment, there are types of kimono suitable for both formal and informal occasions. The way a person wears their kimono is known as kitsuke (着付け, lit. 'dressing').
Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is one of the biggest fireworks festivals in Japan as well as Niigata Prefecture. They are known for their giant fireworks. It is held at Shinano River during the first week of August. The nearest station is Nagaoka Station and an additional roughly 20 minute walk to the venue.
First, if you want to have the very best seats, you will most likely have to pay for them. These have to be reserved in advance so make sure to look them up beforehand for the festival you wish to attend. But it’s free to watch from areas outside of the paid seating areas. Some people will arrive way in advance on the day of the reserve the best free viewing areas.
It usually lasts between one to two hours depending on the show, but it varies from location to location. There is often an intermission between the first half and second half, especially for the larger more famous shows.