Culture
41st Oirase National Shogi Festival (Held Concurrently with Library Festival)
Japanese name:第41回おいらせ全国将棋祭り ※図書館まつり併催
📅 Sun, Aug 23, 2026
About this event
The 41st Oirase National Shogi Festival, held in Oirase Town, Aomori Prefecture, is a must-see event for shogi enthusiasts. Held concurrently with the Library Festival, it offers opportunities to enjoy shogi matches and related events. The venue is Minakurukan, managed by the Social Education and Physical Education Division. Serving as a venue to compete in shogi skills as well as an opportunity for local residents to interact through shogi, it is expected to be lively with many participants. Visitors can experience the depth of shogi and perhaps make new discoveries.
Official website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Minakurukan
145-1 Shitamaeda, Oirase-cho, Kamikita-gun, Aomori 039-2222
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