Most of Japan likes to have fireworks festivals in the summer, when people wear light yukatas and hope the nighttime event will be a little cooler than the heat of the day. But Beppu, a small Kyushu city known for its hot springs, likes to flip the script! Their yearly Christmas fireworks draw crowds who huddle together for warmth on the beach-side promenade, enjoying the fireworks as the glitter above the cold Beppu Bay. The City of Beppu works to create a really magical experience for anyone spending Christmas in the area, and it's worth a look.