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Japan Expo 2024

When

Saturday 14 December 2024 from 10am to 4pm

Cost

Adult: $25Concession: $15

Australia’s ultimate exhibition for Japanese theme enthusiasts.

Don't miss this fun-packed one-day event showcasing Japanese tourism, products, food, culture, and so much more!

The 4th Japan Expo is set to return on Saturday 14 December 2024.

Tickets are now on sale! Click here

Taking over Sydney Town Hall from 10am to 4pm, Japan Expo is a family-friendly event and will feature exhibitors, offering authentic Japanese products at a discounted rate, the latest tourism information, plus fun cultural demonstrations, interactive workshops, stage performance and installation. Japan is under one roof!

Look forward to:

  • More than 50 exhibitors showcasing the best of Japan's food, tourism, products, and culture

  • Ticket purchasers receive special deals that can be used in Sydney and Japan. See details here. Coupons are in the program of the JAPAN EXPO on the day.

  • Exhibitors are from different industries – event organizers, travel and food wholesalers, end users, government agencies, and more

  • Taste and buy unique Japanese tea, sake, soba, miso, rice, bento, sweets, Nanko Umeboshi, and more.

  • Food stalls by local restaurants

  • Kimonos, traditional crafts, art, cosmetics, Zen products, Japanese pottery, artisan ceramics, origami crafts, and more for sale

  • Sake bottles for sale – some are directly from Japan

  • Free photoshoot with Samurai and Maiko

  • Demonstrations of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony

  • Samurai sword dance performance ( Gin Ken Shibu ) (click details)

  • Pre – short piano demonstrations throughout a day by renowned Japanese pianist Masaya Kamei (for an evening concert click details)

  • Taiko (Japanese drum) performance

  • Enter the Kimono competition to win a return flight to Japan, Japanese restaurant vouchers and book vouchers. (click details)

  • Try your hand at Japanese culture workshops throughout the event

  • Kagami Biraki opening ceremony (the ritual of breaking open sake barrels)

Japan Expo is perfect for seasoned travellers to Japan and those who would simply like to learn more about Japan's rich and diverse culture! One day only – do not miss it!

For more information, please see https://www.japanexpo.com.au/

Also, you will see all updated information on Facebook and Instagram. Please follow them.

Contact event organiser

J Culture Sydney

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