[July 19–20] The 54th Edogawa Goldfish Festival to Be Held

On Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, the 54th Edogawa Specialty Goldfish Festival will take place at Gyosen Park in Edogawa City. As part of the Edogawa Collection, traditional summer crafts such as Edo furin (wind chimes), Edo glass, ceramics, tsurishinobu hanging ferns, Edo kata komon (stencil-dyed patterns), and metalwork will be available for purchase at the event.

Goldfish on display (photo from 2024)

Over the two days, approximately 20,000 goldfish will be featured in events such as standard goldfish scooping, a “luxury goldfish scooping” area showcasing rare varieties, live goldfish exhibits and sales, goldfish-themed goods, stalls selling fresh vegetables from Edogawa City, and a variety of food booths—offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Goldfish scooping for elementary school students (photo from 2024)

There will also be a packed schedule of events including a goldfish scooping competition for children in elementary school and younger, a goldfish quiz open to all participants, and a stamp rally using the Goldfish Notebook to explore the world of Edogawa’s goldfish.

Participating Edogawa Collection partners are as follows.

■Participating Edogawa Collection partners
Nakakin Glass
Mitsuhashi Kobo
Kouwayaki
Komatsugawa Chuzosho
Shinohara Furin

Come and enjoy the Goldfish Festival, where goldfish—Edogawa’s local specialty—gather in one place. Be sure to take proper precautions against the heat!

■Event details

Date and time:
Saturday, July 19 – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Held rain or shine)
Sunday, July 20 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Held rain or shine)

Location: Gyosen Park (3-2-1 Kitakasai, Edogawa-ku)

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