It's the fireworks season In Japan, during summer. After a loud boom, the light gently scatters away. That's the essence of Japanese fireworks. Each firework carries messages of celebration or remembrance, and they're set off in rapid succession, creating a splendid blend of light and sound. The radiant streaks of light spread in all directions, but disappear quickly. And then, the glowing embers gracefully fall, guided by gravity. The way they fade is truly captivating. The speed and smoothness with which these sparks fade away represent the most ideal way for light to vanish.

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夏の日本、花火の季節。大きな爆発音に続いて、か弱く散っていく光。それこそが、日本の花火の粋なコンセプト。一発一発の花火に、祝福や哀悼の意を込めたり、連発して光と音の華麗なアンサンブルを演出する。四方八方に広がる勢いよく輝く光の筋が、瞬く間に消えてなくなる。そして、重力に身を委ねて落ちていく火の粉。この火の粉の輝きが消えていくスピードと滑らかさは、一番理想的な光の消え方だと思う。

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