August
EVENTS
August 14
Opening
The South West Japan Festival officially begins on Monday.
August 16 | 3:30PM - 5PM
Anime Club
BUNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you an anime fan looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your interest? Look no further than our Anime Club! Free to join but please RSVP via the Ticket page.
August 16 | 6PM - 8:00PM
Japanese Night
TEXT + CO
Join Text and Co for a cosy night of Japanese food, poetry reading, a traditional tea ceremony, kimono displays, a Kokeshi doll display, origami, and Ikebana flower display.
August 17 - September 05
Woodblock Print Exhibition
ARTGEO COMPLEX, BUSSELTON
Woodblock artist Tomihari (whose works are also in major collections around the world), gifted over 25 of his modern “moku hanga” style woodcuts to the people of Busselton. These artworks are now part of the permanent City of Busselton art collection and are available to view through August and September.
August 17 | 6PM - LATE
Block Party
CITY OF BUNBURY
Froth Brewery launch Froth x SWJF Lager
Lost Bills
Mojo's
HelloWorld Travel Bunbury
Ramen Plus
Hoyts Cinema
The Burlington Hotel
Kokoro Japanese Restaurant
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VARIOUS DATES
Origins Market
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
A celebration of everything Japanese in recognition of the City of Busselton’s Sister City - Sugito, Japan! Live kitchen stage demonstrations, special Japanese cuisines, classes and arts and crafts and more!
For more info visit originsmarket.com.au/whats-on/
August 23 | 3:30PM - 5PM
Anime Club
BUNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you an anime fan looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your interest? Look no further than our Anime Club! Free to join but please RSVP via the Ticket page.
August 24 | 6PM - 10PM
A Taste of Japan
YARRI RESTAURANT
A fine dining experience with exquisite Japanese cuisine paired with a Snake and Herring wine, and a sake' selected by our Sake' Master.
Karaoke
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
Sing a tune at the Burly!
Free entry, starts from 8:30pm.
August 30 | 3:30PM - 5PM
Anime Club
BUNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you an anime fan looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your interest? Look no further than our Anime Club! Free to join but please RSVP via the Ticket page.
August 31 | 8PM - LATE
Karaoke
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
Sing a tune at the Burly!
Free entry, starts from 8:30pm.
EVENTS
September
August 30 | 3:30PM - 5PM
Anime Club
BUNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you an anime fan looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your interest? Look no further than our Anime Club! Free to join but please RSVP via the Ticket page.
Sep 7 | 8PM - LATE
Karaoke
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
Sing a tune at the Burly!
Free entry, starts from 8:30pm.
Sep 8 | 8PM - LATE
J ROCK Night
FROTH BREWERY BUNBURY
Get ready to rock with the Nyamaha Japanese Rock band from Perth!
Japanese meal deals
SWJF Merch available
Sep 9 | 10AM - 5PM
Matsuri Day!
BUNBURY REGIONAL ART GALLERY
With Acknowledgement of Country and introductions from Scott Pearce and Ministers of Local Government.
Performances, market stalls, workshops, food trucks, dances, music, and more!
Sep 9 | 10AM - 4PM
Salty Bones Open Studio
MARGARET RIVER REGION OPEN STUDIOS
Welcome to Adam 'Salty Bones' Ashdown's studio! Salty Bones practices a simple yet beautiful Japanese technique known as Gyotaku. Come and visit Salty Bones Studio to witness live demonstrations and a fascinating collection of prints.
Sep 9 | 5PM - 7PM
Dumplings and Fiano
GREEN DOOR WINES
Hosted by Lost and Found Festival, join Green Door Wines and Sachi's Japanesey for a dumpling cooking class, with Fiano!
Sep 10 | 10AM - 3PM
Japanese Car and Motorbike Matsuri
BUNBURY MOTOR MUSEUM
A display of Japanese cars and motorcycles. Free Entry.
Sep 10
Workshops
BUNBURY REGIONAL ART GALLERY
Workshops continue for the whole family!
August 30 | 3:30PM - 5PM
Anime Club
BUNBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Are you an anime fan looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with others who share your interest? Look no further than our Anime Club! Free to join but please RSVP via the Ticket page.
Sep 14 | 8PM - LATE
Karaoke
THE BURLINGTON HOTEL
Sing a tune at the Burly!
Free entry, starts from 8pm.
Sep 15 | TIME TBC
Sushi Train
BUSSELTON JETTY
Enjoy sushi on the iconic Busselton Jetty Train, and disembark at the end of the world famous landmark.
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
Sep 16 | 3PM - SUNSET
Floating Lantern Ceremony
BUNBURY FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
Join us for an evening of community, hope, and peace. Decorate your very own lantern before launching it into the estuary at sunset. Pre-order via our Tickets page.
