Kushiro, Hokkaido
23rd Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku (Big Catch Festival)
Sep 12-13, 2026
VenueSpecial venue in front of Kushiro City Tourism and International Exchange Center (Agriculture and Rural Fair); near the mouth of the Kushiro River (fireworks display)
ScheduleKushiro's major autumn event pairing the 'don' of fireworks with the 'paku' of eating, held September 12-13, 2026. The Agriculture and Rural Fair lets visitors taste and learn about Kushiro farming through dairy sampling, farm produce sales, and milking experiences, while the Tairyo Donpaku Fireworks Display lights up the night sky with Hokkaido's largest 3-shaku (approx. 90 cm) shells.