Household fireworks are popular after the fireworks festival is canceled. Manufacturers with sales increase of 30% compared to last year also June 15 15:36
Over 80% of national fireworks festivals have been canceled due to the new coronavirus. On the other hand, some fireworks makers have increased the sales of household fireworks sold at mass retailers by 30% compared to last year, and we would like to increase the number of shipments toward the summer.
According to the Japan Fireworks Association by fireworks manufacturers across the country, more than 80% of the fireworks festivals nationwide have been cancelled, and there are almost no orders for launch fireworks.
On the other hand, fireworks maker "Wakamatsuya" headquartered in Aichi has been selling well at home fireworks sold at mass retailers, and this month, sales of sparklers and handheld fireworks were the same as last year. That is an increase of 30%.
According to the fireworks manufacturer, it is popular with parents and children who say "I want to show fireworks to children", and in the future, we plan to ship more types of fireworks that can be enjoyed at home easily, such as smokeless types.
Makoto Ishii, Manager of Fireworks Maker Wakamatsuya Tokyo Branch, said, “We are looking forward to selling fireworks for the home as the industry is in a difficult state due to the successive cancellation of fireworks festivals. At this opportunity, everyone can enjoy with children. I want you to."
Who came to buy home fireworks
At a discount store in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, we saw people looking for fireworks for home use.
At Don Quijote Nakameguro Main Store in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, sales of fireworks for home use have been strong this month.
A woman in Tokyo who came to buy fireworks said, "Since the fireworks display of the Sumida River has also been canceled, I want to show fireworks to my children."
A woman with children said, "I am sorry that the fireworks festival was canceled, but I would like to enjoy this easy fireworks."