{"id":60,"date":"2025-08-09T11:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T02:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/en\/?p=60"},"modified":"2026-03-15T09:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T00:42:51","slug":"nagaoka-hanabi-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/nagaoka-hanabi-glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagaoka Hanabi Glossary \u2013 Key Terms for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">Nagaoka Hanabi Glossary \u2013 Key Terms for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the Nagaoka Hanabi Glossary \u2013 your guide to the key terms, traditions, and must-know phrases of the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time fan, this glossary will help you understand the unique language and culture of Nagaoka Hanabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From spectacular displays like the Sh\u014d-Sanjakudama and Phoenix to traditions deeply rooted in local history, each term is explained clearly so you can enjoy the festival to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click through each term to explore related articles, photos, and insider tips \u2013 and check back for updates as the festival approaches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">0-9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">A\u2013E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"Chosei-Bridge\"><em>Chosei Bridge\uff08\u9577\u751f\u6a4b\uff09<\/em><br>An iconic steel truss bridge spanning the Shinano River in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, it has long been cherished as a local landmark symbolizing postwar recovery. During the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, it serves as one of the main installation points for the \u201cNiagara Falls\u201d fireworks display. (Completed in 1937)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">F\u2013J<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><b>HANABI\uff08\u82b1\u706b\uff09<\/b><\/em><br>In Japanese, HANABI means \u201cfireworks,\u201d written with two characters: \u82b1 (hana, flower) and \u706b (hi, fire). It literally translates to \u201cfire flowers,\u201d describing the beauty of fireworks blooming in the night sky.<br><br><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJtMzMgMjUuMS0xMy4xIDEzYy0uOC44LTIgLjgtMi44IDAtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOEwyOC40IDI0IDE3LjEgMTIuN2MtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOC44LS44IDItLjggMi44IDBsMTMuMSAxM2MuNi42LjYgMS42IDAgMi4yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsChevronRight\" data-id=\"153\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/nagaoka-hanabi-culture\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"167\">Discover  HANABI<\/a> (Fireworks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">K\u2013O<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\"><b>Niagara Falls<\/b><br>A 650 m curtain of cascading sparks set off from Ch\u014dsei and \u014cte\u014d Bridges, resembling the real Niagara Falls. A signature display of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival since 1953.<br><br><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJtMzMgMjUuMS0xMy4xIDEzYy0uOC44LTIgLjgtMi44IDAtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOEwyOC40IDI0IDE3LjEgMTIuN2MtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOC44LS44IDItLjggMi44IDBsMTMuMSAxM2MuNi42LjYgMS42IDAgMi4yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsChevronRight\" data-id=\"153\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/niagara-falls\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"315\">Discover the Niagara Falls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-20\"><em><b>Senrin (\u5343\u8f2a)<\/b> <\/em><br><em>Senrin<\/em>, meaning \u201cthousand rings\u201d in Japanese, is a traditional firework shell that bursts into dozens or even hundreds of smaller colored stars. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-20\"><b><em>Shaku-dama (\u5c3a\u7389)<\/em><\/b><br>A spherical firework shell with a diameter of about 30 centimeters (roughly 1 foot). Known for its large, impressive bloom in the sky, it\u2019s a common highlight at Japanese fireworks festivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"u-mb-ctrl u-mb-20\"><b><em>Sho-Sanjaku-dama (\u6b63\u4e09\u5c3a\u7389)<\/em><\/b><br>The Sho-Sanjaku-dama is Nagaoka\u2019s most iconic firework \u2014 a three-foot shell weighing 300 kg, bursting 650 meters wide in the night sky.<br><br><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJtMzMgMjUuMS0xMy4xIDEzYy0uOC44LTIgLjgtMi44IDAtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOEwyOC40IDI0IDE3LjEgMTIuN2MtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOC44LS44IDItLjggMi44IDBsMTMuMSAxM2MuNi42LjYgMS42IDAgMi4yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsChevronRight\" data-id=\"153\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/sho-sanjaku-dama\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"214\">Discover the Sho-Sanjaku-dama<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><em>Shiragiku \uff08\u767d\u83ca\uff09<\/em><\/b><br>A pure white chrysanthemum firework, imbued with prayers for remembrance, recovery, and peace.<br><br><span style=\"--the-icon-svg: url(data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjFlbSIgd2lkdGg9IjFlbSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiBhcmlhLWhpZGRlbj0idHJ1ZSIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDQ4IDQ4Ij48cGF0aCBkPSJtMzMgMjUuMS0xMy4xIDEzYy0uOC44LTIgLjgtMi44IDAtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOEwyOC40IDI0IDE3LjEgMTIuN2MtLjgtLjgtLjgtMiAwLTIuOC44LS44IDItLjggMi44IDBsMTMuMSAxM2MuNi42LjYgMS42IDAgMi4yeiI+PC9wYXRoPjwvc3ZnPg==)\" data-icon=\"LsChevronRight\" data-id=\"105\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"swl-inline-icon\">\u2003<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/shiragiku\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"192\">Discover the Shiraguki<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> P\u2013T <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading u-mb-ctrl u-mb-10\">U\u2013Z<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Viewing Seats<\/b><br>All official viewing areas for the Nagaoka Fireworks require advance-purchase tickets. There are no tickets sold on the day of the event, so be sure to book ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nagaoka Hanabi Glossary \u2013 Key Terms for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival Welcome to the Nagaoka Hanabi Glossary  [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":300,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-tourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":369,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60\/revisions\/369"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nagaokahanabi.com\/tw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}