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The Tokyo City Firefighters New Year's Day Parade takes place every year at the Tokyo Big Sight. The aim is to do fire prevention. The history of the event dates back to the creation of fire brigades after the great fire of Meireki in 1657 that killed around 100,000 people. Originally, the job of firefighter required climbing skills. Today, firefighters perform breathtaking acrobatics on high wooden poles. It's a festive way to remind people that fires in Tokyo are still a common danger.