About Us

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