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Okumatsushima Jomon Village Festival

Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00–15:00 · Okumatsushima Jomon Village History Museum, Higashimatsushima · Miyagi

Dates

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:00–15:00

About this event

Summary
An annual festival featuring immersive Jomon culture experiences and traditional competitions.

Highlights
• Free Jomon-related activities and immersive role-playing
• Archery and stone axe demonstrations
• Shell mound quiz challenges
• Jomon Oyster Shucking Competition
• Fire-Starting No.1 Competition

Details
Participants can fully immerse themselves as a Jomon person by using bows and arrows or stone axes. The event includes various activities such as challenging quizzes at the shell mound. Signature events include the popular Jomon Oyster Shucking Competition and the Fire-Starting No.1 Contest. Visitors are encouraged to spend the entire day exploring the Jomon Village and enjoying these unique cultural experiences.

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