July 2026

37th Japan Billfish Tournament in Kushimoto (JBTK) 2026

Thu, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 4, 2026Kushimoto, Pacific, JapanDown the Moon

About this tournament

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.

Moon phase by day

Jul 2Down the Moon

Jul 3Down the Moon

Target species

Blue MarlinWhite MarlinSailfish

Registration

Full registration steps are on the official tournament site — see the links panel.

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