Oyster season.

February is a month when local oysters festivals are held around the inland sea. Videos recorded on site in the past can be found on Youtube as follows.

Ako oysters festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66rpuBJQs3U&feature=related

Miyajima oysters festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JQpSUvojE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV_yUgX5P5Q&feature=related

Ohno oysters festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-Wt0zzciYM

Jigozen oysters charity bazaar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl3puzO_0v4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaat4KhXi6Q&feature=related

Aioi oysters festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPIiUUOPCnE

This year, 27th Miyajima oysters festival is scheduled to be held on 12th & 13th Feb. 2011. The stores open from AM 10:00 until sold out. This festival is held annually at this time of year when oysters become most delicious.