Tsuchiura Festivals

Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition - held the first weekend in October, fireworks makers compete in the last competition of the year; an estimated 250,000 people watch the competition

Kirara, or Star, Festival - held in early August

Gion Festival - a float at the late July festival; shown are Marui Department Store (left), Wings Department Store (back, attached to train station) and Urala (right)