Takata Matsubara Fireworks, a New Fireworks Festival Created by Citizens in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, to Be Held Following Lessons Learned from the Cancellation of a Large-Scale Fireworks Festival, Alongside a Survey of Unrefunded Ticket Holders
In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, a new fireworks festival, "Takata Matsubara Fireworks," will be held on October 11, 2026, initiated by citizens who learned from the unresolved refund issues of the canceled "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025." A survey will be conducted for those who were not refunded, and eligible individuals will receive discounts to foster community trust and revitalization.
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The Takata Matsubara Fireworks Executive Committee (secretariat location: Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture) will hold a new fireworks festival, "Takata Matsubara Fireworks," on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Takata Matsubara Sports Park in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, with the cooperation of Rikuzentakata City.
Simultaneously, a survey will be conducted for those who purchased tickets for "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025" and have not yet received refunds. The results will be reported to Rikuzentakata City, and eligible individuals will receive multiple ticket discounts for this festival. The scale of the fireworks display is planned to be equivalent to or larger than before.
## Background of the Executive Committee's Establishment
When the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" was canceled in May 2025, volunteers, primarily local businesses and citizens of Rikuzentakata City, planned and operated a substitute relief event called "Nameless Festival" after 10 days of preparation.
Based on these volunteer members, the "Takata Matsubara Fireworks Executive Committee" was established, strengthening its structure through ongoing discussions with Rikuzentakata City.
The committee aims for transparent operations and deep collaboration with local governments and other local organizations to achieve sustainable festival management.
This executive committee is an organization unrelated to the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" executive committee and its main operating company.
## Why Hold a Fireworks Festival?
The "Sanriku Fireworks Festival," which had been held for five years in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, was canceled. To date, the operating company of the previous festival has not completed ticket refunds, and several businesses have outstanding payments. Contact with the operating company remains difficult.
Amidst this situation, critical voices and inquiries involving Rikuzentakata City have increased, demanding a response.
Some may think it is too early to challenge something new in such circumstances.
However, we felt a strong sense of urgency that if this negative image persisted and time passed, it would have a significant adverse effect on the region.
The "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" was a crucial aspect of the tourism industry for the city, its citizens, and neighboring businesses, but we honestly reflected on the parts that did not bear fruit due to being left entirely to an external operating company. With the determination to cultivate the seeds of Rikuzentakata's future ourselves and foster something sustainable for 5, 10 years, and future generations, we decided to not start something different. Instead, we are intentionally taking a new fireworks festival forward with local power, starting again from scratch, to bring back those who knew this place through the previous fireworks festival and who now hold a negative image. We believe this is a message to confront the problems that arose, take action, move forward, create business opportunities for neighboring businesses and those involved in the past, and invite visitors to create new memories together in this place again. Additionally, we would like to introduce the pyrotechnicians who have supported our vision through official channels. We aim to forge a new history and path for the future, carrying the strength and aspirations of many, alongside the Takata Matsubara.
## About the Survey of Unrefunded Ticket Holders
A survey will be conducted for those who purchased tickets for "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025" and have not yet received refunds. Since ticket purchaser information was not shared with Rikuzentakata City, this executive committee will carry out the survey and report statistical information (total amount, number of cases, etc.) to Rikuzentakata City in a non-identifiable format. The purpose is also to offer multiple discounts for "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" to eligible individuals.
Eligible individuals are requested to enter their information via the form on the official website under [Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025 Unrefunded Ticket Holder Survey].
If supporting documents and other information are verified by the executive committee and deemed eligible, discount information will be provided.
* Personal information obtained will be used only within the scope of the above purpose and managed appropriately.
* Except when required by law, personal information will not be provided to third parties without the individual's consent.
* The only unrefunded performance eligible for discounts is "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025."
* If a request is made by the individual for disclosure, correction, or deletion of personal information, it will be promptly addressed.
▼ Takata Matsubara Fireworks Official Website
【takatamatsubarahanabi.com】
## About the "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" Discount Policy
As a measure aimed at encouraging re-visitation to Rikuzentakata City, "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" has decided to implement multiple discount initiatives for those identified as eligible through the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 20ku" unrefunded ticket holder survey.
Those who enter information into the unrefunded ticket holder survey form and are determined to be eligible will be sequentially guided on how to purchase tickets at a discount.
This initiative is implemented separately from the refund efforts that victims and Rikuzentakata City are seeking from the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival Executive Committee," as it is believed that resolving all unrefunded issues will take considerable time. This policy is not about debt collection.
Teaser Site Top
The Takata Matsubara Fireworks Executive Committee (secretariat location: Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture) will hold a new fireworks festival, "Takata Matsubara Fireworks," on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Takata Matsubara Sports Park in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, with the cooperation of Rikuzentakata City.
Simultaneously, a survey will be conducted for those who purchased tickets for "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025" and have not yet received refunds. The results will be reported to Rikuzentakata City, and eligible individuals will receive multiple ticket discounts for this festival. The scale of the fireworks display is planned to be equivalent to or larger than before.
## Background of the Executive Committee's Establishment
When the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" was canceled in May 2025, volunteers, primarily local businesses and citizens of Rikuzentakata City, planned and operated a substitute relief event called "Nameless Festival" after 10 days of preparation.
Based on these volunteer members, the "Takata Matsubara Fireworks Executive Committee" was established, strengthening its structure through ongoing discussions with Rikuzentakata City.
The committee aims for transparent operations and deep collaboration with local governments and other local organizations to achieve sustainable festival management.
This executive committee is an organization unrelated to the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" executive committee and its main operating company.
## Why Hold a Fireworks Festival?
The "Sanriku Fireworks Festival," which had been held for five years in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, was canceled. To date, the operating company of the previous festival has not completed ticket refunds, and several businesses have outstanding payments. Contact with the operating company remains difficult.
Amidst this situation, critical voices and inquiries involving Rikuzentakata City have increased, demanding a response.
Some may think it is too early to challenge something new in such circumstances.
However, we felt a strong sense of urgency that if this negative image persisted and time passed, it would have a significant adverse effect on the region.
The "Sanriku Fireworks Festival" was a crucial aspect of the tourism industry for the city, its citizens, and neighboring businesses, but we honestly reflected on the parts that did not bear fruit due to being left entirely to an external operating company. With the determination to cultivate the seeds of Rikuzentakata's future ourselves and foster something sustainable for 5, 10 years, and future generations, we decided to not start something different. Instead, we are intentionally taking a new fireworks festival forward with local power, starting again from scratch, to bring back those who knew this place through the previous fireworks festival and who now hold a negative image. We believe this is a message to confront the problems that arose, take action, move forward, create business opportunities for neighboring businesses and those involved in the past, and invite visitors to create new memories together in this place again. Additionally, we would like to introduce the pyrotechnicians who have supported our vision through official channels. We aim to forge a new history and path for the future, carrying the strength and aspirations of many, alongside the Takata Matsubara.
## About the Survey of Unrefunded Ticket Holders
A survey will be conducted for those who purchased tickets for "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025" and have not yet received refunds. Since ticket purchaser information was not shared with Rikuzentakata City, this executive committee will carry out the survey and report statistical information (total amount, number of cases, etc.) to Rikuzentakata City in a non-identifiable format. The purpose is also to offer multiple discounts for "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" to eligible individuals.
Eligible individuals are requested to enter their information via the form on the official website under [Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025 Unrefunded Ticket Holder Survey].
If supporting documents and other information are verified by the executive committee and deemed eligible, discount information will be provided.
* Personal information obtained will be used only within the scope of the above purpose and managed appropriately.
* Except when required by law, personal information will not be provided to third parties without the individual's consent.
* The only unrefunded performance eligible for discounts is "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 2025."
* If a request is made by the individual for disclosure, correction, or deletion of personal information, it will be promptly addressed.
▼ Takata Matsubara Fireworks Official Website
【takatamatsubarahanabi.com】
## About the "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" Discount Policy
As a measure aimed at encouraging re-visitation to Rikuzentakata City, "Takata Matsubara Fireworks" has decided to implement multiple discount initiatives for those identified as eligible through the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival 20ku" unrefunded ticket holder survey.
Those who enter information into the unrefunded ticket holder survey form and are determined to be eligible will be sequentially guided on how to purchase tickets at a discount.
This initiative is implemented separately from the refund efforts that victims and Rikuzentakata City are seeking from the "Sanriku Fireworks Festival Executive Committee," as it is believed that resolving all unrefunded issues will take considerable time. This policy is not about debt collection.