During this three-day holiday, there are festivals and events at shopping malls all over the place.
My family went to a talk show by Sunshine Ikezaki at Aeon Mall Fukuoka.
My older child watched the morning program and was very happy as a fan.
These events are part of the ``summer-likeness,'' and the intense heat nationwide is also part of the ``summer-likeness.''
The heat every day is unbearable and it's just so hot.
When my older child was in the first grade of elementary school, which started due to the coronavirus,
Since school was closed for a long time, I used to take him to the park in the morning.
The heat was tolerable until 9 o'clock, but it's about the same temperature now as of 7 o'clock.
I can't help but feel that "climate change" is happening every year.
However, summer will never disappear from this world, so
The other day, I decided to feel the seasons without getting sick.
I went to the Kyushu Fireworks Festival held in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.
This time, as it was the first time in four years that the event would be held, crowds were expected, so I left home at 3 o'clock.
I often go to Tosu in Saga Prefecture, but the direction is exactly the opposite.
I have only been to Yobuko once, but while looking at the cityscape, this was my first time in the Karatsu area.
The sea and coastline are so beautiful and the mountains so majestic that you will be moved by this.
Anyway, it reminds me of Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, which is rich in nature.
It's been about 10 years since we last had a big fireworks display since the one in Tateyama City right after my oldest child was born.
As the sun sets along the coast of Karatsu, there is a chill atmosphere reminiscent of Hawaii.
At this year's fireworks festival, fireworks will be launched from two locations, so here's a preview of the venue.
By the time we arrived at 5am, the road was already congested.
I don't have any knowledge of the area, so I don't really know where I can see fireworks.
I parked in front of the hotel where there seemed to be a lot of people.
As if we were extremely lucky, the hotel, which was closed, had opened its parking lot, and it was a short walk to the beach.
What was even more fortunate was that the fireworks launch site was right in front of us.
This time there were two launches, so it took about 15 minutes.
It may seem short, but it's the perfect time for families with children.
A complete change from when the sun was shining,
A fireworks display on the coast where the sea breeze is cool and pleasant.
My younger child was very excited as it was his first time in his life.
Even though the launch time is short, it is very powerful, so you will be impressed from beginning to end.
And finally...
A large fireworks shot up into the beautiful night sky.
I went to the Karatsu fireworks festival for the first time and it was really great.
The Tateyama fireworks festival I went to about 10 years ago was also memorable.
My older child, who had just been born, cried a lot from beginning to end.
But when that child grew up, he was moved by the fireworks display even though it was in a different place.
I'm glad that your younger child had a great time as well.
On the way home, he said, ``Let's go to the fireworks festival again.''
I was driving around the city for a short while before the fireworks display started.
Karatsu City has the impression of being a very comfortable place to live.
It's just like Tateyama in that it's truly rich in nature and has everything you need.
I had decided on Tateyama as my final home, but this time Karatsu was also on the list.
If you're looking to buy a vacation home, not just your final home, you can't exclude Karatsu from your list.
Needless to say, there is nothing that comes before...
I wonder if I will win the lottery (lol)
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