15 Awesome Things to Do in Tokyo
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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.
Event – Japan Festival 2018
When: Saturday 24th November 2018 Where: TSB Bank Arena, Wellington NZ
Held every two years in Wellington, Japan Festival brings together the city’s Japanese community, visiting experts and performers to celebrate Wellington’s proud international relations with Japan and share all the delights Japanese culture—both old and new—has to offer.
Free entry
Event – Matsuri Japan Festival
When: Saturday 8th of December Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Matsuri is the biggest Japanese event in Sydney! Hosted annually in Darling Harbour, this
spirited festival offers amazing attractions that include Japanese food stalls, a beer garden and exhibition booths showcasing traditional arts and cultural experiences such as Japanese calligraphy and flower arrangement. Come on down!
Free entry
Event – Japan Day 2019
When: Sunday 3rd of March Where: Eden Park, Auckland, NZ
Japan Day is New Zealand’s largest Japanese festival, with tens of thousands of visitors attending every year. Inaugurated in 2001, Japan Day is a fun day in the sun for all to experience ‘Japan away from Japan’ and take in the sights, smells and flavours of the country’s unique culture.
Free entry
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The Colours of Matsuri Sydney
View the rich colours of last year’s Matsuri festival below. Make sure you use #MatsuriSydney on any photos you upload to see them on this website!
Useful Links
Japan ‘The Luxe Guide’
Where breathtaking landscapes meet fascinating traditions and modern culture. More Vogue Australia’s round up of the best of luxury Japan.
Ski Destinations
Japan offers some incredible skiing, with mountains of powder snow and over 600 ski resorts…
Seeking Samurai in Kakunodate
I have always been fascinated with the Japanese warriors called Samurai since I saw the 2003 movie The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise.
Accommodation
Japan abounds in accommodations, both western-style and Japanese. Types of accommodation vary widely in terms of style and price.
Family
Throughout Japan there are activities and adventures for the whole family to undertake and world class family hotels to return to at the end of the day.