2019 Japan Festival Poster/Flyer/Pamphlet

Japan Festival 2024 Summary

Date & Time

Sunday 19th May 2024   10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Venue

Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

Entry Fee

Ages 12 & more: $5
Ages 6-11 & Seniors Card Holders: $3

The fee only applies if you wish to enter inside the Town Hall’s building for more fun things.
Exploring the Town Hall’s Front Yard and Food area will be free this year.

You can purchase entry tickets here:
https://www.trybooking.com/CPPOZ

◆ Free Entry ◆

  • 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 JF2024 is “紡ぐ TSUMUGU”

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 expected
Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakitori, Japanese Sweets, Tea, Japanese Toys, Ceramics, Books, 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. 150

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

Enquiry: Please contact us.

Organised by
JCCIM logo JSM logo JCV logo

 

Supporters 2024
BoxHill TownHall logo  

City of Whitehorse
Box Hill Town Hall

Australia - Japan Society of Victoria
The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria Inc