The “Yokohama Night Flowers” fireworks display will be held on December 31st at Osanbashi Pier (Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama) and Shinko Wharf.

The fireworks launch, traditionally held at midnight on New Year’s Eve, has been changed this year to a 5-minute display starting at 7:00 PM, taking into consideration safety concerns regarding crowding and late-night noise.

The short-duration “Yokohama Night Flowers” fireworks, held throughout the year, have been developed as a nighttime tourism attraction harmonizing with the port’s scenery since 2023. The event is organized by the Yokohama Night Flowers Executive Committee, formed in anticipation of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition “GREEN×EXPO 2027”.

The executive committee commented, “The areas near the launch sites may become crowded. As the fireworks are visible over a wide area, we recommend enjoying them from less crowded spots, nearby commercial facilities and restaurants with a view, or from sightseeing boats on the water.”

Additional launches are scheduled for the New Year on: January 24th at Shinko Wharf, January 31st at Osanbashi Pier, February 7th at Shinko Wharf, February 14th at Shinko Wharf, February 21st at Osanbashi Pier, February 28th at Osanbashi Pier, and March 21st at Osanbashi Pier.

Osanbashi Pier

Osanbashi Pier is the main international passenger ship terminal in Yokohama, Japan, originally constructed in 1894 and later rebuilt. Its current iconic structure, featuring a wave-like wooden deck and grassy rooftop park, was completed in 2002. The pier is a historic gateway to the city and a popular public space offering panoramic views of Yokohama’s waterfront.

Shinko Wharf

Shinko Wharf is a historic pier in Yokohama, Japan, originally constructed in 1896 to serve as a key international trading port. Today, it has been redeveloped into a popular waterfront district featuring parks, shopping, and dining, while retaining some of its original red brick warehouses that reflect its industrial past.

Yokohama Night Flowers

“Yokohama Night Flowers” is not a specific historical site, but a poetic term often used to describe the vibrant nightlife and entertainment districts, particularly the former Kannai and Yamate areas, that flourished in Yokohama after the port opened to international trade in 1859. It evokes the image of the city’s early modernization, where Western influences blended with Japanese culture in its cafes, bars, and theaters, creating a unique and glamorous nocturnal atmosphere.

International Horticultural Exposition

The International Horticultural Exposition is a large-scale, temporary global exhibition sanctioned by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) that showcases advancements in gardening, landscaping, and floriculture. Typically held every few years in a different host city, each edition has a unique theme focused on green development and often leaves a lasting legacy, such as a public park. For example, the 1999 exposition in Kunming, China, helped establish its reputation as the “City of Eternal Spring” and significantly boosted its international profile.

GREEN×EXPO 2027

“GREEN×EXPO 2027” is an upcoming international horticultural exposition (Expo 2027) scheduled to be held in Yokohama, Japan. It aims to showcase innovative green technologies and sustainable urban solutions under the theme “Nurturing Green, Nurturing Life.” The event continues Japan’s history of hosting major expositions, such as Expo 2005 Aichi, to promote global environmental awareness and cooperation.

Yokohama Night Flowers Executive Committee

The Yokohama Night Flowers Executive Committee is not a physical place or cultural site, but an organization responsible for the “Yokohama Night Flowers” event. This event is a modern illumination festival held in Yokohama, Japan, typically in winter, transforming areas like Minato Mirai with elaborate light displays. Its history is recent, beginning in the 21st century, as part of the city’s strategy to boost winter tourism and create vibrant public spaces.