01. Introduction

The Okinawa fireworks illusion has been held for 18 years since 2004.At the event, we enjoy the production of fireworks, music, and fireworks.

With the support of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and Japan Transocean Air Co., Ltd. from the first event, It has been operated with the sponsorship of a company in Okinawa Prefecture and the entrance fee income of visitors.

Currently, due to the influence of COVID-19, the number of tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture has decreased, and as a result, Many companies are in a difficult situation.

Also, due to that, the number of sponsors of the Okinawa fireworks illusion has decreased. It is expected that the entrance fee income of visitors from overseas will decrease.

We are not the only ones in a difficult situation. The difficult situation continues for the tourism industry in Okinawa Prefecture and for many companies that have spread from the tourism industry.

Furthermore, as fireworks festivals have been canceled in various parts of Japan, the fireworks companies that produce and carry out fireworks are in a difficult situation.

That's why now.

May we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ryukyu Sea Okinawa fireworks illusion with those who love the Okinawa fireworks illusion.

I hope that the tourism industry, food service industry, and fireworks companies that work hard will lead to the future.

Everyone wants to launch fireworks in the night sky of Okinawa.

①About the number of tourists visiting Okinawa

The number of tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture has increased until 2019, and the number of tourists in 2019 exceeded 10 million in one year.

However, the number of tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture has decreased due to the influence of COVID-19.

And in 2021, the number of foreign tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture became zero.

②About the number of visitors to the Okinawa fireworks illusion

Okinawa fireworks illusion 2022 will be held from 20:00 on Sunday, July 3rd. It will be held at Ginowan Tropical Beach in Ginowan City.

The 2019 Okinawa fireworks illusion was attended by about 5,000 people from overseas, about 5,000 people from outside the prefecture, and about 10,000 people from within the prefecture.

However, it is expected that the number of visitors will decrease this year. And it is expected that the sponsorship of companies will decrease. 

The Okinawa fireworks illusion is in danger of continuing to be held, which is the toughest since it was held in 2004. Therefore, we decided to start crowdfunding. We look forward to your support and cooperation.

02. From the Okinawa fireworks illusion to everyone. message

①Mayor of Ginowan City MASANORI MATSUGAWA

Hello everyone. This is MASANORI MATSUGAWA, the mayor of Ginowan.

It has been decided to hold the Okinawa fireworks illusion for the first time in three years in Ginowan City, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Currently, due to the influence of COVID-19, the tourism industry, food service industry, and many companies in Okinawa Prefecture are. 

I suffered a lot of damage in the long run.

That's why now.

May the thoughts of various industries and fireworks artists that Okinawa Prefecture is proud of lead to the future.

And I hope that the lively daily life will return to Okinawa Prefecture.

Let's unite our feelings and work together.

Let's connect together.

We look forward to your support and cooperation in the Okinawa fireworks illusion.

②Fireworks master KOUHEI OGATSU

Hello everyone.

I'm KOUHEI OGATSU, a fireworks artist.

The Okinawa fireworks illusion could be held on July 3rd, although it was feared that it would be held due to the influence of COVID-19.

At the Okinawa fireworks illusion, Junko Koshino and various other creators are working together to enjoy the production of 10,000 fireworks, music, and fireworks.

And I think that the quality of each firework is really the best in the world.

That is why I want as many people as possible to see it.

And I would like to continue this fireworks.

However, the fireworks master was also severely damaged in the long run due to the effects of COVID-19.

For everyone who loves the Okinawa fireworks illusion and Okinawa, so that we can continue this Okinawa fireworks illusion next year and again next year.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Let's connect together.

We look forward to your support and cooperation in the Okinawa fireworks illusion.

03. History of Okinawa fireworks illusion

The Okinawa fireworks illusion started about 20 years ago with the aim of contributing to the number of tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture throughout the year and increasing the number of tourists to more than 10 million a year.

In April 2004, we held the first Okinawa fireworks illusion with the concept of "the earliest summer in Japan".

For the past 18 years, we have continued to hold the Okinawa fireworks illusion.

The number of tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture in April has increased year by year, and the number of tourists in April 2019 has reached 851,000.

And in 2019, the number of tourists visiting Okinawa exceeded 10 million.

①HOKUSAI x fireworks

Fireworks express the movement of waves, splashes, and Mt. Fuji drawn in "KANAGAWA OKI NAMIURA", a masterpiece of ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai.

HOKUSAI KATSUSHIKA was selected as one of the "100 Most Achieved People in the World in the Last 1000 Years" by the American magazine "LIFE".

②KOSHINO JUNKO x fireworks

Design fireworks designed by world-famous designer Junko Koshino.

This year too, Mr. Koshino, who was inspired by listening to music, will create a drawing and direct it as fireworks.

04. Thoughts put into the Okinawa fireworks illusion

Due to the influence of COVID-19, the fireworks masters who support the Okinawa fireworks illusion Okinawa fireworks illusion the tourism industry and food service industry in Okinawa Prefecture, and the Ryukyu Sea Flame Festival are in a very difficult situation.

That's why now.

May the Okinawa fireworks illusion celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023.

May the tourism industry, food service industry and fireworks masters' thoughts in Okinawa be connected to the future.

And I hope that the lively daily life in Okinawa will come back again.

I would like to launch fireworks in the night sky of Okinawa with everyone who loves Okinawa.

Now is the time to unite your feelings.

Let's connect together.

05. Pure support / sponsorship plan

Okinawa fireworks illusion products, after the event, the name is posted at the end of the video broadcast on the Okinawa fireworks illusion Kaiensai youtube channel, etc.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

※If you would like a ticket for the Okinawa fireworks illusion Sea Flame Festival, please contact us from the Okinawa fireworks illusion website.

06. In the end

Due to the influence of COVID-19, the Okinawa fireworks illusion is in a difficult situation, but the reason for holding the Okinawa fireworks illusion 2022 is because we believe in the power of "fireworks" that illuminate the night sky.

Today, there are days when you want to look down, but fireworks have the power to look up.

I also think that it has the power to move up the tourism industry, food service industry, and many companies in Okinawa Prefecture.

We would like to overcome this difficult situation by launching fireworks in the night sky with everyone who loves Okinawa. Last but not least, we appreciate your support and cooperation.

Now is the time to unite your feelings.

Let's connect together.