South West Japan Festival

The South West Festival of Japan is back for its sixth year! This year we're spreading the South West Japan Festival to Busselton and Dunsborough as well as Bunbury.

We'll be celebrating the culture, art, food, and dance of Japan over 5 weeks through August to September, officially opening with an Obon festival bon odori, and ending with the popular Floating Lantern Ceremony on September 16th.

Join us for a series of events, workshops and performances, including:
- Matsuri Day )Festival Day)
- Japanese Car and Motorbike Matsuri
- Mario Kart competitions
- Karaoke
- Bunbury Block Party
- Japanese Night at Text + Co in Dunsborough
- A Taste of Japan (Sake Master vs Sommelier) at Yarri Estate
- Sushi Train and Dance along the iconic Busselton Jetty
- Family workshops
- Cooking classes with Peko Peko
- Stamp Rally in the Bunbury CBD and so much more!

The South West Japan Festival is supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia and Royalties for Regions. Thank you to our Sponsors, Tourism WA, City of Bunbury, Simcoa, Your Turn Events, Yellow Digital, CLAIR, HelloWorld Travel Bunbury, and Tokyo Underground.