Perth Japan Festival is a cultural event held every summer (around February or March) in Perth since 2013. A cultural event to promote friendship between Japan and Perth. Includes Japanese food stalls, small goods, and exhibits of cultural information. Stage events include Japanese martial arts, music and pop culture.
Board members
Chair Mr Ben Opie
Deputy Chair Mr Paul Shillington
Secretary Ms Kajal Parmar
Treasurer Mr John Smith
Mr Nick Sceales
Ms Miyuki Taniguchi
Corporate Event Committee
Mr Ben Opie
Mr Paul Shillington
Ms Kajal Parmar
Mr John Smith
Mr Nick Sceales
Ms Miyuki Taniguchi
Mr Chris Bennet
Matsuri Event Committee
Executive Office
Ms Miyuki Taniguchi
Mr Ryu Shimoyama – Japan Association of WA
Mr Haginiwa – Japan Association of WA
Ms Sachiko Sone – Niji-no Kai representative
Mr Hideo Higashide – Niji-no Kai representative
Ms Tamayo Leahy – Japan Club representative
Ms Kyoumi Matsui – Japan Club representative
Mr Simon Vanyai – JETAA WA representative
Ms Kyoko Oakley – Australia Japan Society (AJS) representative
Mr Noeru Hara – Consulate of Japan in Perth
Mr Tomoki Soda – Consulate of Japan in Perth
Mr Masataka Ohnishi – HYOGO Prefectural Government CULTURAL CENTRE
Ms Melissa Luyke – HYOGO Prefectural Government CULTURAL CENTRE