Wow! It was amazing!

Celebrate BON JOVI's 40th anniversary with Japanese fireworks!

To celebrate this and the release of their first wonderful album in four years, "Forever," BON JOVI held the official fireworks entertainment "BON JOVI THE GREATEST FIREWORKS 2024 -FOREVER-."

It will be held in Chiba and Miyazaki as a Japan-only event in 2024.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January.
This is it↓
https://bonjovi-hanabi.com/

I live in Tokyo, but I went to Miyazaki instead of Chiba!

BON JOVI fireworks! I would like to write about my trip. I hope you enjoy reading it.

There was a typhoon on the day of the event in Miyazaki, and I was worried whether it would be possible to go ahead, but it looked like it would be okay, so on the day of the event, I finished some work in the morning and headed to Haneda Airport.

It's raining quite a bit in Tokyo and I'm still worried...It's about an hour and a half by plane from Haneda.

We arrived at Miyazaki Airport in no time.

It's not raining... I feel like I'm in a tropical country. I really feel like I'm in Miyazaki.
It's a bit hot after all. Even though it's October.

The venue for the fireworks is Miyazaki Waterfront Park.

From the airport, head to Miyazaki Station.

We arrived at Miyazaki Station, passing very close to our house.

I took a bus to a place near the venue, but I still couldn't find it.
I was constantly feeling anxious because buses with various destinations arrived at one bus stop.
After waiting a little while, several people wearing BON JOVI T-shirts arrived, and I was relieved that it was indeed the right place.
After waiting for about 30 minutes, a bus that seemed to be the destination arrived.

A BON JOVI fan who was in line ahead of us asked the driver.

Is this going to a seaside park???

When I asked , the driver said no .

Whhhaaaat?...

It's a bit of a battle of words. I'm anxious... My anxiety is growing...

There is no bus to the waterfront park, so this bus goes to a place near the entrance, and then you have to walk from there.
Since I was unfamiliar with the area, I asked straightforward questions and my answers were a bit incoherent...and the time to depart passed.

The driver needs to get out quickly.

However, if I miss this bus, I'll have to wait quite a while again.

What are you going to do?

The driver didn't know there were fireworks on that day and was adamant that he wouldn't go because our destination was different.

I asked someone on the bus, and they said the direction was okay.

O-K...

As soon as we started boarding, people going to see the fireworks all got on and the bus became completely full.

Even though the driver kept telling me to pack in tighter, he couldn't.

The door sensor is stuck and the door won't close.

The door sensor is stuck and the door won't close.

So everyone, pack up!

The driver keeps calling out...it's a big problem.

With a lot of effort, the door somehow closed and we set off.

It was quite late.

I wonder why normal riders would wonder.

But it was hot inside the bus. The heat was stifling.

It reminded me of NK Hall and MZA Ariake from Maihama.

Even in these circumstances, the excitement of the BON JOVI fireworks only increases.

I can hear the voices on the bus.
My daughter grew up listening to BON JOVI... That's right. That's right, BON JOVI was in the house and the car - yeah yeah.
What else would you ask the young kid next to you besides BON JOVI?
The answer I got was that listening to Aero makes me feel energized.

"I understand" came the voice of U-na-zu-ki.

It's so lovely♡

As we listened to this conversation, the bus continued to move forward, but it was very shaky, even on such a narrow road. It felt very adventurous.

There seemed to be quite a few people on the train, but as we got closer to where we were going to get off, there was absolutely nothing around.

It's like Dream Island in Tokyo.

But I began to feel like I was getting closer.

My friend had bought the tickets for me, and we had arranged to meet at the venue, so I thought I'd take a walk around the venue until then, since it was by the sea, but...

The ticket check started at the intersection, quite far from the venue, so I couldn't get close at all.

▼Here and now▼

😢

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like it will take 7 minutes😢

Even though we still have more than an hour left...

It was hot, I was walking, and there was nothing to do, so I had no choice but to walk in the opposite direction from those going to the venue, and I came across a river, where I watched people walking their dogs along the riverside and decided to kill time by the river.

I suddenly felt that it had been a long time since I had experienced such a simple, empty moment.

Anyway, we had a lot of trouble but we met up with our friends.

We got in the car, had our tickets checked, and headed to the venue.

There were no BON JOVI fireworks signs or anything to guide us. Where was the venue?

The guide guides us deeper and deeper into the area.

I can't see the venue at all. It's getting dark. I wonder where it's going to be.

Finally, I parked my car where I was directed and continued on foot.

"Where is it going to be?" I asked the guide. "In the back."

There are no lights, just simple lamps. It's pitch black when there's nothing there. That's the kind of place it is.

Continue going. Ask the next guide, "Where is it? " It's at the back.

Seriously?

The waterfront park was incredibly large.

A light appeared in the distance. Is that it? Is that it? Excitement

I can hear the song. But there's still a long way to go. Excited.

Finally, the gate is in sight! This↓

It's like a festival.

Bon Jovi is playing at full volume. I can't contain my excitement.

The gates opened at 3pm and I arrived at the gates just after 6pm, but there weren't many people there?

Enter through the gate with merchandise. Let's go!!!

Once inside, the venue was much larger than I expected, with partitions separating the grass seats and chair seats.

A stage was set up and a music video was playing on a large monitor, giving it a live feel.

The venue was packed with people who had come to watch.

There are also merchandise for sale and stalls set up around the area.

The atmosphere was just like a live concert.

↑Behind this are the chair seats.

I'm going to Miyazaki, so I've been looking forward to it without checking social media or getting too much information about the event that was held in Chiba, so I'm really excited.

Everyone in the venue was excited.

The PV makes me raise my fist. It feels like a live show is about to begin.

The announcement was made on time...

BOOM!!!

🎆It's hereeeeee
↓↓↓↓↓

Too amazing! Too amazing!

I'll raise my fist to the fireworks

So touching!

It was amazing! It was a perfect fusion of sound and fireworks.

There were similar projects with the Stones and Queen, and I thought they were all great.

The hour flew by as we listened to a hit parade of albums.

I'm really glad I came.

The set list was posted on the web after the fireworks.

1. It's My Life

2. Bad Medicine

3. Forbidden Love

4. Runaway at Dawn (LIVE IN TOKYO.1985)

5. Love's Trump Card

6. Wanted Dead or Alive

7. Always

8. Lay Your Hands on Me

9. Have a Nice Day

10. Legendary

11. Keep the Faith

12. Livin' on a Prayer

Click here for a list of PGS BON JOVI products

With this afterglow still lingering, we headed straight to a rock bar in Nichinan City.

The only one in Nichinan City? LIVE BAR MARTIN'S

Shop information here ↓
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It was a really nice store and was bustling with music lovers.

It seemed like the live show had just finished, so we went to the counter.

I had a great time talking with the bar owner, the bar owner, and the customers about fireworks and various kinds of music. Time passed by quickly here too.

A scene from the BON JOVI fireworks

He also appears in commercials.
Locals are excited that BON JOVI is coming to Miyazaki!!!

Apparently that's what I was thinking.
Later, a caption was added stating that the person in question would not be attending.

Finally, here are some beautiful views of Nichinan City, Miyazaki on your trip.

It was as hot as midsummer that day.

If there is another opportunity...