Japanese Festival 2024
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.
◆ 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