Handheld fireworks. From classics to popular novelty fireworks!
When it comes to summer fun, it’s all about fireworks.
Going out to a big fireworks show is great, but if you want something easy to enjoy with friends and family, handheld fireworks are perfect!
These days, many fireworks have fun surprises, like changing colors midway.
In this article, we’ll introduce various types of handheld fireworks, so if you want to enjoy them or learn about the different kinds, be sure to use this as a reference.
Even kids experiencing fireworks for the first time will want to try if the fireworks are exciting and fun.
Let’s make the most of handheld fireworks this summer!
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Handheld fireworks. From classics to popular novelty fireworks! (11–20)
Angel’s wings
This handheld firework has two sparklers joined at the tip, so when you light it, the sparks cross and flow in a V-shape, creating a design like angel wings! There’s only one lighting point, so you don’t have to worry about “only one of the two lighting.” The burn time is about 30 seconds, and both sides finish almost simultaneously.
Its unique shape makes it perfect for sharing on social media like Instagram! We especially recommend it for students and working professionals aiming for a “V-shaped recovery” in their studies or work—give it a try!
Japan’s longest spark
An astonishing burn time of about 230 seconds! This is Japan’s longest-lasting handheld firework.
While typical fireworks burn for 30 seconds—60 seconds at most—this one boasts more than double the duration! Many people have probably thought, “I wish the spark lasted longer” every time they use handheld fireworks.
This firework grants that wish—it’s a super firework! The spark shape is a rounded, sparkler-like burst, like an enlarged senko-hanabi.
It also produces very little smoke, so it’s fine even if you’re sensitive to it.
Be sure to experience Japan’s number-one firework!
Dragon Hand Cannon
If you want to play with a handheld firework as dynamic as a skyrocket, we recommend this “Ryū Tetsutsu.” Like the handheld tube fireworks often seen at festivals in Aichi and Shizuoka, you can enjoy a burst of powerful flames the moment you light it.
The flames reach a height of about 3 meters and shoot out within a radius of about 1 meter, delivering excitement on par with aerial fireworks.
It’s a handheld firework you can enjoy both by holding it yourself and by watching from nearby.
pictorial fireworks
A handheld firework shaped like a pistol that makes you feel like a sniper! There’s a pistol illustration attached to the tip of the sparkler stick.
And of course, you light it at the muzzle! You can enjoy bright red sparks and crackling sounds, just like muzzle flash when firing.
It’s also reassuring that the sparks aren’t too large.
It’s reportedly very popular with boys, so if you’re preparing it for kids to play with, be sure to have enough for everyone to avoid squabbles.
Higashi’s Sparklers: Nagate Botan
These are sparklers in a familiar shape for everyone who enjoys fireworks.
Sparklers originated in Kansai and were made with straw, but when they spread to the Kanto region—where rice cultivation was less common and papermaking was thriving—they began to be made with paper instead of straw.
They later became the standard type of sparkler nationwide.
Compared to the “Western sparklers (Subote Botan),” they are characterized by a longer burn time.
They are weak against wind, and strong gusts can make the sparks fall, so it’s best to play with them on windless days or in places with a windbreak.
In conclusion
Compared to the past, there are a lot more types of handheld fireworks now, and just looking at them is fun.
Handheld fireworks are often sold in sets, but you can buy them individually too.
They’re only a few hundred yen each, so they’re easy to try.
If any fireworks catch your eye, be sure to give them a try this summer!