Pyrotechnician of Karakuri FIreworks

In the Ryukyu Kingdom, fireworks were called “hibana.” During the Okansen (event to approve the new king), a temporary department called “Hibanahou” was created. The Hibanahou of 1866 was comprised of the following.
The administrative posts included the head “Hibana bugyo” (firework administrator), two secretaries, and three clerks.

The production and performance were done by three fireworks technicians, and each of them led a group. In each group, there were 13 apprentices who were skilled in craft and two clerical staff.