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WORKSHOPS

PERFORMANCES

CUISINE

A Community Event to Celebrate Peace and Harmony.

Join us in decorating your own lantern, which will be floated in the inlet at sunset. Pre-purchase of lanterns is essential.  

Bring the whole family along to try on traditional kimonos, walk through the plum blossoms, and enjoy various Japanese themed stalls and activities. Food is available for purchase.

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South West Japan Festival floating lantern

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH

3:00pm - Sunset

Friendship Gardens, Queen's Gardens

Bunbury

OUR 2 KEY EVENTS, NOW IN THE ONE WEEKEND

SOUTH WEST JAPAN FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 8th - 21st

Celebrating the culture, art, history, food, and music of Japan over 2 weeks in the south west!

PROGRAM COMING SOON

Bringing Japan to the South West

The South West Festival of Japan is back for its eigth year! Join us in celebrating everything Japan, from lantern festivals to cosplay catwalks, anime quiz nights and crafting workshops to artist exhibitions, fine dining experiences, school performances, and the (highly anticipated!) annual stamp rally!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST

10am - 4:00pm

Queen's Garden, Bunbury

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koi swimming in pond. Graphic by Studio42.

BRINGING JAPAN TO BUNBURY, BUSSELTON, MARGARET RIVER, HARVEY, AND DUNSBOROUGH! 

Bunbury and Setagaya City: Sister Cities for Over 30 Years

The coastal city of Bunbury in Western Australia is celebrating 32 years of being a Sister City with Japan’s Setagaya City. Our ties to Japan are strong, and many of our local artists, chefs, entertainers and vendors have been significantly influenced by Japan’s culture.

Japanese Workshops, Activities, Performances, Stalls, and Cuisine!

An immersive day out to enjoy the best Japanese entertainment in the South West! Join us for dancing, music, food, activities and workshops in the beautiful Queen's Gardens in Bunbury. 

Workshops must be booked in advance as there are capacity limits for each.

Cosplay at the 2022 Matsuri Day South West Japan Festival
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SUKOSHI LAGER 少し

We've partnered with Froth Craft Brewery (Bunbrewery) to create a Japanese rice lager just for the South West Japan Festival! 

Sukoshi means 'little' in Japanese - an ode to Bunbury's brewer, Mr. Little himself. 

Hop into Froth Bunbury or Exmouth to have a try! (18+)

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ELSKI DESSERT SPECIAL

Elski are putting up a special Japanese dessert (including their home made matcha ice cream), for the duration of the South West Japan Festival!

 

Come and have a try!

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Sponsors


The South West Japan Festival is supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia and Royalties for Regions.

City of Bunbury Sponsor the South West Japan Festival
The Government of Western Australia sponsor the South West Japan Festival
Western Australia Sponsor the South West Japan Festival
SIMCOA Sponsor the South West Japan Festival
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Studio42 Marketing + Design Sponsor the South West Japan Festival
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