Japan Festival 2026 Summary
Date
Sunday 24th May 2026 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Location
Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Admission
Ages 12 & over: $5
Ages 6-11 & Seniors Card Holders: $3
The fee only applies if you wish to enter the Town Hall’s building for more fun things.
Exploring the Town Hall’s Front Yard and Food area will be free this year.
- 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.
Enquiry: Please contact us.


