A Festival Celebrating Japan Is Coming To Elizabeth Quay This Saturday

Since 2013 the Perth Japan Festival has been held every summer at various locations around the CBD, and this Saturday 7 March it returns to new home – Elizabeth Quay.

Running from 11am until 7pm, there’ll be Japanese food stalls, cultural exhibits, and market stalls, along with a host of on-stage performances running from start to finish.

From orchestras and bamboo flutes, to dance productions and martial arts exhibitions, the stage performances program is stacked.

Those looking for more hands on activities can get involved in a variety of workshops and presentations, including the Bonsai Society Of Western Australia; the Fukushima Society; Gundam model kit building; sanshin and sanba lessons; Yobe Cosplay; York Wara art and more.

Foodies will have a field day too thanks to the likes of Batter Up Taiyaki, Fumi’s Japanese Pancakes & Noodles, Ninja Cuisine, Oishii Japanese Street Food, Shikisai Japanese Cooking Class, Tokyo Baby Cakes, Yatai By Cheese & Charcuterie and oodles more.

Wheter you’re a fan of Japan, want to continue supporting Japan’s strong ties to Perth, or just want to experience some Japanese culture, the Perth Japan Festival looks like a splendid way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

Head to the Perth Japan Festival WEBSITE for more info.