For many years, Kumamoto had the good sense of holding their fireworks show at Ezuko, which offered both beauty in the lake reflection and convenient public access. They then switched to holding the show at the castle, which turned out to be a nightmare in access terms and which almost led to one of those “hundreds trampled in human stampede” articles that you read on CNN. So, for a few years, they decided not to do anything (Note: that’s generally the easiest decision for anything).
However, with the earthquake and all, the fireworks are back - in Ezuko! October 14. Get a raft and drift down - that is my suggestion. - - William
