This Is a Firework Simulation Video, Not a Real-Life Display in Japan
The Claim
The video purports to show fireworks in Japan for the New Year's Eve celebrations in 2022.
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Social media users have shared a video purporting to show fireworks in Japan for the New Year's Eve celebrations in 2022.
On Facebook, the video has received millions of views and thousands of interactions.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it misleading. The video shows digitally created fireworks and not real fireworks in Japan for New Year's 2022 celebrations.
The video was uploaded to Youtube on the 5th November 2014 under the title: "FWsim Mount Fuji Synchronized Fireworks Show2" the FWsim is a simulation software for creating computer-generated fireworks videos. And the FWsim website shows several firework simulation videos.
Photo description: The video was uploaded to Youtube in 2014.
Photo description: FWsim is software to design fireworks shows.
According to the platform, the FWsim techniques allow users to generate firework displays and create their own fireworks designs using their favorite music.
