Tomorrow marks 14 years since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan. In remembrance of the victims of the disaster – and to remind everyone of their closest evacuation area in the event of a disaster – memorial fireworks will be launched in the evening of March 11 at three evacuation sites in Tokyo.
Expect launches from 7pm at Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Stadium (220 fireworks), Tokyo Metropolitan Komaba High School (75 fireworks) and the Tama Riverbed area near Futako-Shinchi Station (200 fireworks).
Organised by the LY Corporation (the parent of Line and Yahoo Japan), the display isn’t just for show: it emphasises the importance of knowing nearby evacuation areas, which in Tokyo are roughly 2 kilometers apart – a distance that also makes for some excellent fireworks viewing.
Note that there are no viewing areas around the fireworks sites. You can also watch the display online.
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