🏮 Ojika Kujira Matsuri

牡鹿鯨まつり

Ishinomaki, Miyagi (Whaling Ship Plaza (Inside Whale Town Oshika)) · Every year on the 1st Sunday of August

The Oshika Whale Festival is held at the whaling ship square in Whale Town Oshika, Ayukawa Port, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is a festival that passes on the culture of Oshika, a whaling town, to future generations. It runs from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on August 8, 2026, with various events that showcase the area's attractions. At the venue, along with stage events unique to Oshika, there is a corner where visitors can sample free charcoal-grilled whale meat, and at night powerful fireworks are launched within Ayukawa Port.

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