![Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival 2012, Tokyo-Saitama [iPhone 4S/HD] @ohayuni71](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eSsUm1Nxbhw/sddefault.jpg)
Uploaded August 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Itabashi Fireworks Festival and Todabashi Fireworks Festival take place across the Arakawa River, which divides Tokyo Metropolis and Saitama Prefecture, at the same time every summer. They are often treated as one festival and called 'Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival'. Over 10,000 colorful fireworks light up the summer night sky and about a half million people enjoy the spectacle every year. The scene of fireworks being set off from two sites across the river like a competition is truly a remarkable sight.
I used to go see this festival when I was a kid with my family and my aunt's family whose house was near the festival sites. Although I went to three fireworks festivals this summer and this one was not as large as Sumida River Fireworks Festival, out of the three, I liked this one the best. It is the one I am most familiar with since my childhood.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Aug. 4th, 2012
Itabashi Fireworks Festival and Todabashi Fireworks Festival take place across the Arakawa River, which divides Tokyo Metropolis and Saitama Prefecture, at the same time every summer. They are often treated as one festival and called 'Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival'. Over 10,000 colorful fireworks light up the summer night sky and about a half million people enjoy the spectacle every year. The scene of fireworks being set off from two sites across the river like a competition is truly a remarkable sight.
I used to go see this festival when I was a kid with my family and my aunt's family whose house was near the festival sites. Although I went to three fireworks festivals this summer and this one was not as large as Sumida River Fireworks Festival, out of the three, I liked this one the best. It is the one I am most familiar with since my childhood.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Aug. 4th, 2012
![Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival 2012, Tokyo-Saitama [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eSsUm1Nxbhw/mqdefault.jpg "Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival 2012, Tokyo-Saitama [iPhone 4S/HD]
Itabashi Fireworks Festival and Todabashi Fireworks Festival take place across the Arakawa River, which divides Tokyo Metropolis and Saitama Prefecture, at the same time every summer. They are often treated as one festival and called Itabashi/Todabashi Fireworks Festival. Over 10,000 colorful fireworks light up the summer night sky and about a half million people enjoy the spectacle every year. The scene of fireworks being set off from two sites across the river like a competition is truly a remarkable sight.
I used to go see this festival when I was a kid with my family and my aunts family whose house was near the festival sites. Although I went to three fireworks festivals this summer and this one was not as large as Sumida River Fireworks Festival, out of the three, I liked this one the best. It is the one I am most familiar with since my childhood.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Aug. 4th, 2012")
![Tokyo Station City ~Shopping Streets at Tokyo Station~ [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/elqIJ_ctZRw/mqdefault.jpg "Tokyo Station City ~Shopping Streets at Tokyo Station~ [iPhone 4S/HD]
Large train stations in Japan often have a lot of shops and restaurants inside. Tokyo Station, the terminal of Shinkansen or bullet trains, has 120 shops inside ticket gates and 80 outside. They make up a massive shopping and gourmet district named Tokyo Station City. Their main staples are bento or lunch boxes which you can enjoy on a long-distance train. A good bento would make your trip more enjoyable.
You might wander in the city like a huge labyrinth(*) when you go into there without a map. But at least you dont have to worry about starving or freezing to death as long as you have enough Japanese yen. They serve and sell various things you could be in need for while wandering. Of course you can also use them on a train, or after getting off the train.
*Note: The challenge level of Tokyo Station as a station labyrinth is beginner level. The most challenging station in Tokyo is Shinjuku Station. Here is the video about the station. Check also this!
http://youtu.be/7AKQzxl1Ick
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jun. 20th, 2012")
![Taiko Bands, or Japanese Drum Bands, at a Festival [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f2VBeB_7nGg/mqdefault.jpg "Taiko Bands, or Japanese Drum Bands, at a Festival [iPhone 4S/HD]
Taiko, or Japanese drums, are one of the popular activities in my city, Kawaguchi. Many people of all ages join a taiko band and enjoy playing them here.
I came across some of the taiko bands showing their prowesses at Tatara Festival, the largest annual festival in the city, while hanging around the festival site. The audience was listening avidly to their vigorous performances and giving them cheers.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Aug. 5th, 2012")
![Japanese Kindergarten Field Day [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gaKoRz9s0_o/mqdefault.jpg "Japanese Kindergarten Field Day [iPhone 4S/HD]
The field day of the kindergarten, which my five-year-old nephew attends, was held on a sunny autumn weekend at the yard of the elementary school near the kindergarten. Three to six-year-old kids got into games, performed gymnastic formation and danced with zeal. Their parents also took part in some games. All of them fully enjoyed the event as a player, as well as a spectator.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Oct. 13th, 2012")
![Tokyos Vending Machine Recommends You What to Drink [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hNbUCKT_aho/mqdefault.jpg "Tokyos Vending Machine Recommends You What to Drink [iPhone 4S/HD]
The cutting edge vending machines with facial recognition in Tokyo recommend you what to drink based on your age, gender or something. It would be a waste not to try it and see what you should drink when you visit a station in the metropolis. But what a machine at Shibuya Station recommended me to drink were... I ended up ignoring its suggestion and buying one with a cool bottle cap.
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on May 17th, 2012")
![How Many Trains and Trams Do You See? ~Tokyos Busy Train Schedules~ [iPhone 4S/HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hyNLQ2X2O-s/mqdefault.jpg "How Many Trains and Trams Do You See? ~Tokyos Busy Train Schedules~ [iPhone 4S/HD]
Rail transport is the keystone of urban transport in Japan. A total of over 22 billion people use railroads every year here. This figure ranks first in the world and there is a huge gap to second-place, India, with 8 billion people.
This video was taken at a weekday evening near Oji Station in North Tokyo. It was originally about 20 minutes in length, but cut down to less than 11 minutes. You can see how busy Tokyos train schedules are on it. How many trains and trams do you see?
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jun. 4th, 2012")
