• 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 Japan Festival is “紡ぐ TSUMUGU”

※Part of the money raised will be donated to Guide Dogs Victoria.

Supporters

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

Performances

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

Exhibition

Ikebana, Bonsai, Shinkansen Model Trains, etc.

Demonstrations

Tea Ceremony, 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, Yoyo fishing, etc.

Raffle

Many luxurious prizes, including round-trip tickets to Japan

Advertisement

Radio, City Newsletter, Japanese Newspaper, Japanese Information Magazine, 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.