Japan Expo and International Kimono Competition 2025

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 5th Japan Expo is set to return on Saturday 25 October 2025.

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!

Enter for a chance to win round-trip tickets to Nagoya (or other destinations in Japan) with China Airlines ( Taiwanese )!

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.

• A Samurai performance team from Nagoya Castle — 45th Anniversary of Sydney's sister city—will be coming to the event!

• Food stalls by local restaurants

• Kimonos, traditional crafts, art, cosmetics, 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 performers show from the Nagoya Castle (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 travelers 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!

• Organizer: J Culture Sydney Pty, Ltd

• Supported by Consulate General of Japan in Sydney

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

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