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Experience Japan in Australia and New Zealand
Experience Japan in Australia and New Zealand
Japan is coming to you! Attend one of the upcoming festivals near you and treat yourself to an authentic Japanese experience without leaving your backyard.
Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney
When: 7 December 2019 Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
The annual Matsuri Japan Festival returns to Tumablong Park, Darling Harbour on Saturday, 7th December 2019, celebrating the cross-cultural friendship between Japanese and Australian people. The event is for everyone who loves Japan as much as we do – come and relax in the beer garden, sample Japanese delicacies and peruse the workshop booths offering ikebana – flower arrangement, tea ceremony, origami, and calligraphy demonstrations. There will also be a great line-up of entertainment, including traditional festival dancers, as well as karate demonstrations, taiko performances and much more. Don’t forget to stop by the Visit Japan / JNTO desk and pick up some free maps and guides or chat to our Japan travel experts!
Free entry
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