Held in celebration of Japan’s Culture Day, this community-driven festival brings together Melbourne-based Japanese creatives and locals who love Japanese culture. Through performances, workshops, and interactive exhibits, visitors of all ages can watch, learn, create, and play.

Most participants volunteer their time and talents, aiming to share the spirit and beauty of Japan. More than just a cultural showcase, the festival serves as a bridge connecting Japanese and non-Japanese communities in Melbourne.

このイベントは「文化の日」に合わせ、メルボルンで暮らす日本人と、日本文化を愛する人々が集い、技や想いを分かち合う体験型の文化祭です。パフォーマンスやワークショップを通じて、誰もが見て、習って、作って、遊べる場を提供します。

多くの参加者はボランティアとして活動しており、日本文化の美しさを広め、メルボルンの日本人と多文化コミュニティの架け橋となることを目指しています。

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The ‘Japan Culture and Art Festival’ started in 2010 at the Collingwood Town Hall and was an event to share and learn about Japanese Culture and Art through participating in various cultural workshops. The date coincides with the celebration of ‘Cultural Day’ in Japan on the 3rd November. Our focus was centred around ‘experiences’ and ‘interactions’. We aimed to create an environment where participants could truly experience Japanese culture first-hand in an attempt to further their understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture.