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Sadowara Kujira-nobori (Whale Streamers)

Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki, Miyazaki

Venue: Around Sadowara General Cultural Center, Miyazaki

Late Apr – Early May, 2026 (est.)

A nationally unique tradition in Sadowara, Miyazaki. "Kujira-nobori" (whale streamers) originated from an Edo-period story where the Sadowara domain lord's mother wished her child would "grow as big and strong as a whale." Since 1996, a local community group has been crafting and flying these whale-shaped streamers alongside traditional koinobori. This one-of-a-kind event offers a rare glimpse into Sadowara's unique cultural heritage.

Japan's only "whale streamers" are a must-see

Access

15 min walk from JR Sadowara Station

Hours

Open for viewing

Admission

Free

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