The South West Festival of Japan was held in Bunbury, Western Australia, on 8 September.The event was first held in 2018 to celebrate the sister city relationship between Bunbury and Setagaya, Tokyo, and is considered one of the largest Japan-related events in south Perth. With many visitors filling the venue, there were various stalls selling Japan-related goods and snacks, as well as stalls offering different cultural experiences such as Kendama.
In collaboration with JETAAWA volunteers, CLAIR Sydney promoted tourism from various regions across Japan, including Japanese local governments that have a sister city relation with a local council in Western Australia.Visitors, ranging from those planning their first trip to Japan to seasoned travelers seeking their next destination, enthusiastically shared their experiences and plans. The deep-seated popularity of Japan in Bunbury, some 180 km from the state capital Perth, inspires us every year.
CLAIR Sydney will continue to promote different regions from all around Japan and attract tourists, building on our efforts in municipal PR at Japanese festivals.
