• Children up to 5 years old
• Disabled  (+ 1 chaperone)
• Pensioners Card Holders
• Kimono or Yukata wearers
• Cosplay Visitors (full costume)

Organiser

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Melbourne
Japanese Society of Melbourne
Japan Club of Victoria

Purpose

To contribute to cultural exchange between Japan and Australia by introducing Japanese culture and customs.
An event that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people living in Australia.

The theme of the Japan Festival is “紡ぐ TSUMUGU”

※A portion of the proceeds from the Japan Festival is donated to Guide Dogs Victoria.

Supporters

City of Whitehorse
Australia - Japan Society of Victoria
Centre for Japanese Studies
Monash University
Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria Inc.

Performances

Wadaiko, Japanese Dance, Martial Arts, Japanese Music Instruments, Karaoke Show, etc.

Contests

Kimono, Cosplay, Etegami 

Exhibition

Ikebana, Bonsai, Shinkansen Model Trains, etc.

Demonstrations

Go, Shogi, Origami, Traditional Japanese Games, etc.

Store opening

About 100 Stalls
Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Japanese Sweets, Tea, Japanese Toys, Ceramics, Books, Sake, Craft, Kimono, Yo-Yo fishing, etc.

Raffle

Many luxurious prizes, including round-trip tickets to Japan

Advertising

Radio, City Newsletter, Japanese Information Website, Bulletin of Japanese Teachers Association, Advertised widely throughout Australia, mainly in Melbourne, using flyers and the Internet

Visitors

approx. 6000
Volunteer staff: approx. 160

Please note that the above contents are subject to change without notice.