Akishima City, Tokyo
54th Akishima Citizen Whale Festival
Aug 29-30, 2026
VenueShowa Park Athletic Stadium and other venues
ScheduleA summer fixture of Akishima with more than 50 years of history, named after a whale fossil discovered on the Tama River bank in August 1961, held August 29-30, 2026. Local shops run stalls, a parade featuring whale-shaped floats winds through town with local groups, and the first night closes with spectacular fireworks.