1956 Press Photo 6000 fireworks light up the night over Tokyo along Sumida river

The crackling blaze of 6000 fireworks lights up the night over Tokyo as more than a million watchers gather along the banks of the Sumida River to watch the gorgeous spectacle. A police force of 8500 was mobilized to meet any possible emergency resulting

Photo is dated 1956.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.

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