Japan skies lit up to lift spirits amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fireworks makers hope the sight would cheer up the public as it struggles with coronavirus

Last updated: June 02, 2020 | 09:02

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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Fireworks with labels reading in Japanese 'eradicate the virus' are seen before pyrotechnicans launch it at the Okunitama shinto shrine in Fuchu in the western suburbs of Tokyo.

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Fireworks explode over the Okunitama shinto shrine in Fuchu in the western suburbs of Tokyo

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Dozens of fireworks displays erupted simultaneously across Japan on June 1 to cheer up the public, pray for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and pep up business for struggling pyrotechnic artisans.

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Fireworks explode over the Okunitama shinto shrine in Fuchu.

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Fireworks explode near Tama river in Chofu.

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Fireworks explode near Tama river in Chofu.

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Pyrotechnicians prepare fireworks with labels reading in Japanese 'eradicate the virus.'

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The fireworks displays provide practice for struggling pyrotechnic artisans.

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Pyrotechnicians prepare fireworks with labels reading in Japanese 'eradicate the virus' at the Okunitama shinto shrine in Fuchu

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