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 the classics to popular novelty fireworks! (1–10)
watermelon fireworks
The tip of this handheld firework is shaped like a sliced watermelon, and amazingly, you can enjoy a watermelon scent! There’s an ignition point on the cut end of the watermelon, and once lit, it produces cute, round sparks! Fireworks that let you enjoy scents like this are called “scented fireworks,” and there are other varieties too, such as melon, peach, and strawberry, as well as chocolate and even curry! It’s surprising that fireworks can give off scents! Even people who don’t like the usual firework smell might actually enjoy these a lot!
Pachikuru
A thrilling handheld firework that spins while sparking as it burns.
When you light it, it first shoots out round-shaped sparks about 30 centimeters long! Up to this point it’s like a typical handheld firework, but then—suddenly!—with a whooshing sound, it begins to spin midway through burning! If you lit this without knowing what it was, you might be so startled you’d let out a scream! Once it starts spinning, the burn finishes in about 10 seconds, but those 10 seconds leave an unforgettable impact!
Goldfish fireworks underwater
Wow! This firework is a handheld sparkler you can use underwater.
Normally, flames can’t keep burning in water—but this one continues to burn even when submerged! Light it outside the water first, then place it into a bucket or other container of water to enjoy the gentle glow of sparks floating on the surface, accompanied by the bubbling sound of air escaping.
There’s also a cute goldfish illustration on the handle section, just below the ignition point! The cleaner the water, the prettier the light looks, so we recommend preparing a bucket specifically for this firework, or using it at the very beginning of your fireworks fun.
Don’t you want to see a firework that burns underwater?
Sparkler
Sensko Spark Iki is a rare, domestically made firework that lets you enjoy flickering sparks! Light the tip, and along with charcoal-like sparks, you’ll experience golden, flashing bursts.
It’s a gorgeous display, like a rain of sparks pouring down.
And of course, it shows up perfectly on video, so sharing clips with friends and family on social media is sure to get people talking! Burn time is about 30 seconds.
Why not experience the fleeting rain of summer sparks for yourself?
Poop Spark
A handheld firework featuring a distinctive gold, poop-shaped tip that serves as the ignition point! Once lit, the poop part crackles and sparks—a fun gimmick! The overall shape looks like a large round sparkler.
And don’t worry—there’s no smell at all! With a burn time of about 60 seconds, you can enjoy the sparks relatively long.
It also produces little smoke, so it’s easier on those sensitive to it.
Perfect for livening up gatherings that tend to get a bit monotonous when doing fireworks.
With this firework, your golden luck might just go up too!
octopus dance
This firework has a surprising trick: it splits into five midway through! The sparks look like a big sparkler.
The handle is shaped like a fishing rod, and there’s a cute octopus illustration above the ignition point.
At first, there’s just one firework section, but as it burns—surprise!—it snaps open into five.
After it opens, if you move the fishing-rod-shaped handle up and down, you can enjoy the sight of five separate clusters of sparks gently floating as if they’re drifting in the air.
Western Senko Hanabi: Subote Peony
This is a sparkler that has remained unchanged for 300 years—the original form of sparklers that originated in the Kansai region.
Unlike the familiar “Eastern Sparkler: Nagate Botan,” which uses a thick pink washi paper, this type has gunpowder attached to the tip of a straw.
A notable feature is its shorter burn time compared to the Eastern Nagate Botan.
Its lighting method is also distinctive: instead of lighting it directly from above the flame, you ignite it at about a 45-degree angle from ground level toward the flame.
Learning about Japan’s history and traditions through fireworks is a lot of fun, isn’t it?
laser beam
True to its name, this “Laser Beam” is a torch-style firework that emits extraordinarily bright sparks! Among torch fireworks, it boasts one of the highest levels of brightness.
Once lit, its brilliance might even dazzle you.
Another key feature is its long burn time—about 60 seconds—longer than most handheld fireworks.
It also shifts through various colors like white, red, and green, so you’ll never get bored.
It’s perfect for those dark summer nights.
Give it a try!
My handheld fireworks
A domestically made handheld firework with very large, powerful sparks.
Its hallmark is the sheer size of the sparks and the force of the flames—hard to believe it’s a handheld.
The grip is also very thick, like a set-down fountain firework.
Once lit, it shoots out huge, wide sprays of glittering sparks! It also features three stages of effect: charcoal-spark, golden sparks, and a final change.
In just 16 seconds of burn time, it delivers a strong, lasting impact.
Bring this when you’re doing fireworks with your guy friends, and it’ll definitely hype up the mood!
Discolored pampas grass
These Susuki-style handheld fireworks change into many different colors.
The Susuki shape is a classic among handheld fireworks, but this one stands out for shifting through a wide variety of colors compared to other Susuki types.
With a single ignition, you can enjoy numerous hues like orange, yellow, yellow-green, blue, and red! They also have impressive intensity—once lit, the powerful, dazzling sparks are truly striking.
Plus, because they transition through many colors, the spark duration is relatively long, letting you enjoy the fireworks for an extended time—another point we highly recommend!