Fireworks
Japan
ADACHI FIREWORKS (Tokyo): Oct. 13, 6 p.m.; 15,000 fireworks beside the Arakawa River, 15-minute walk from Kitasenju Station on Tobu-Line/JR/Metro/Tsukuba Express; 03-3880-5853.
South Korea
BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL: Oct. 22, 6-27, 8-9:30 p.m.; teams from U.S., Poland, Japan and China compete in a 15-minute fireworks show at Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge area; and Oct. 29, 8-9 p.m., flying high-themed firework displays at Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Brdge area; www.bff.or.kr/ENG/Fireworks/01.asp.