勇魚ななみ@さかな文化祭

Sakana Bunka Matsuri, or Fish Culture Festival, is a major Japanese event promoting fish consumption among children and families. Organized as an experiential learning festival, it brings fisheries professionals together with elementary school students and their families to share knowledge about seafood, the fishing industry, and Japan’s marine environment. Its activities aim to create new value through learning and hands-on experiences, strengthen understanding of the seas and fish, and encourage greater consumption of domestic seafood through food education.

The festival also promotes eating seasonal and locally sourced foods, connecting traditional food culture with resource conservation, reduced environmental impact, nutrition, and economic sustainability. Its program includes educational materials, seafood tastings, and meals, helping visitors discover fish and seafood in practical, engaging ways. Events include Sakana Bunka Matsuri Akashi and the main Sakana Bunka Matsuri, with 2026 editions scheduled in Akashi and Yokohama. The festival is a supporter of the Fisheries Agency’s Sakana no Hi initiative, which encourages seafood consumption.