Kushimoto, Pacific, Japan 🇯🇵
Thu, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Dates
Thu, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Moon Phase by Day
🌓 Up the Moon = peak bite building · 🌕 Full Moon = less daytime bite · 🌗 Down the Moon = peak bite building
The 37th Japan Billfish Tournament in Kushimoto runs July 2-4, 2026, in the Pacific waters off Kushimoto where blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish move through the summer season. You'll be competing in one of Japan's established billfish events, drawing anglers to these productive grounds that have hosted this tournament for decades. The tournament operates on a tag-and-release format typical of the region's conservation-focused approach to billfish competition.
Target Species
Prize details coming soon. Visit the tournament website for the latest information.
Results coming soon.
Fish this tournament with a local captain.
37th Japan Billfish Tournament in Kushimoto (JBTK) 2026
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