It looks like the Relay For Life Charity Fishing Tournament will be held at the waterway on the north side of Minami-Ashiyahama (Canal Park) and the western seawall of Minami-Ashiyahama on Sunday, August 30.
Quoted from the official Fishing Max Ashiya website
All participation fees collected will reportedly be donated to a charity supporting cancer patients.
Relay For Life Charity Fishing Tournament
When is it?
Sunday, August 30, 2026, 6:00–10:00 a.m.
Where is it?
The waterway on the north side of Minami-Ashiyahama (commonly known as Canal Park) and the western seawall of Minami-Ashiyahama
Here’s the location on the map ↓
The address is Yoko-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will happen at the event?
- A fishing tournament held as part of Relay For Life Japan, a charity event supporting cancer patients
- Those who register in advance will receive a purple wristband and an entry card
- The event will conclude with an awards ceremony, prize drawing, and rock-paper-scissors tournament (with prizes!)
- The event will be hosted by Akira Itami, the presenter of Sun TV’s “Shiki no Tsuri”
How much does it cost?
¥200 (donated to charity)
Can anyone participate?
There is no age limit. (Participants are responsible for their own safety precautions, such as wearing life jackets.)
How to register
Register in advance at Fishing Max Ashiya between Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 30.
Here’s the location on the map ↓
The address is 1-41 Hirata-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
For event details, click here.
In Closing
This charity fishing event is connected to Relay For Life Japan, the annual charity event supporting cancer patients.
It’s great that you can make a donation while enjoying a fun fishing tournament. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, it sounds like an easy event to join♪
