International Kimono Competition (JAPAN EXPO 2024)

The ultimate Japanese event in Australia.Don't miss this fun-packed one-day exhibition, showcasing Japanese tourism, products, food and culture.Also there will be Entertainments, Cultural Demonstrations, Music, Interactional Workshops, Kimono Competition, Installation and much more!JAPAN EXPO ON-LINE is definitely your one-stop-shop for all things Japanese!

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Australia's largest kimono contest for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!

Sydney Town Hall

JAPAN EXPO

Don't miss this fun-packed one-day exhibition, showcasing Japanese tourism, products, food, and culture.
Also, there will be Entertainment, Cultural Demonstrations, Music, Interactional Workshops, Kimono Competition, Installation, and much more!

Don't miss this fun-packed one-day exhibition, showcasing Japanese tourism, products, food, and culture. Also, there will be Entertainment, Cultural Demonstrations, Music, Interactional Workshops, Kimono Competition, Installation, and much more!

<h2>This Kimono competition is a part of entertainment of JAPAN EXPO 2024. <a href="https://www.japanexpo.com.au/in-person" title="https://www.japanexpo.com.au/in-person" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click Details</a></h2><h2> </h2><h2><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/japan-expo-34431556477" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/japan-expo-34431556477">General JAPAN EXPO Tickets Click</a></h2><h2> </h2><h2>Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!</h2> <h2>Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the kimono, a symbol of grace and elegance that transcends cultures.</h2><h2>However, not only for traditional dressers but cosplay styles, and unique arrangements are also welcome.</h2><h2>Join us to enjoy the kimono world with their family, friends, and lovers…</h2> <h2>★Winners will be chosen by judges.</h2><h2>They will receive big prizes including a return flight ticket to JAPAN ( with Japan Airlines ) , Japanese restaurant meal vouchers, Kinokuniya book vouchers and more!</h2><h2>★Also, we organize excellent kimono photos by professional photographers.</h2> <h2>[ KIMONO Competition Schedule ]</h2> <h2>🥉 1st Competition</h2><h2>Theme: Kimono with props ( kasa, fan, accessories, etc)</h2><h2>10:30am ~12:00 pm - Vestibule Hall Centre Area</h2> <h2>🥇 2 nd Competition</h2><h2>Theme: Original made kimono</h2><h2>12:00pm ~13:30 pm - Vestibule Hall Centre Area</h2> <h2>🏆 Final Competition and Award Ceremony</h2><h2>14:15pm ~15:45 pm - Centennial Hall Main Stage</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Winners will receive big prizes.</h2> <h2>Organized by <a href="https://www.japanexpo.com.au/en" title="https://www.japanexpo.com.au/en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JAPAN EXPO</a></h2><h2> </h2><h2>Planning &amp; Management by <a href="https://www.ica-international.org/ica-worldwide/ica-japan/" title="https://www.ica-international.org/ica-worldwide/ica-japan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA International Japan</a></h2><h4>（ A part of the proceeds will be donated to <a href="https://www.ica-international.org/" title="https://www.ica-international.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA International Japan.</a> ）</h4><h4> </h4><h2>Sponsored by <a href="https://www.jal.co.jp/au/en/" title="https://www.jal.co.jp/au/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JAPAN AIRLINES Australia</a>,<a href="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" title="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YAYOI KEN</a>, <a href="https://kinokuniya.com.au/" title="https://kinokuniya.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Books Kinokuniya Sydney</a>, <a href="https://gensuke.com.au/" title="https://gensuke.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HAKATA GENSUKE</a>, <a href="https://www.myzakaya.com.au/" title="https://www.myzakaya.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">My Zakaya</a>,<a href="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" title="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Izakaya Masuya</a>, <a href="https://www.kyoto-miyake.com/english" title="https://www.kyoto-miyake.com/english" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MIYAKE</a>.</h2>

<h3>🌸 KIMONO Competition Prizes</h3> All candidates receive <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/918797005577?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/918797005577?aff=oddtdtcreator">Piano Recital Ticket of MASAYA KAMEI</a> !1位：JAL航空券 <a href="https://www.jal.co.jp/au/en/" title="https://www.jal.co.jp/au/en/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JAPAN AIRLINES Australia</a> Return Flight Ticket to Tokyo2位：Masuya $150×2 ミールバウチャー<a href="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" title="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Izakaya Masuya</a> Meal Voucher $150×23位：MIYAKE 甲冑素材バッグ ($300相当) <a href="https://www.kyoto-miyake.com/english" title="https://www.kyoto-miyake.com/english" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MIYAKE , Kyoto</a> Samurai Armor Bag ( Value $300 )4位：博多源助ラーメン1年分＋YAYOIお米4.25kg ($250相当)HAKATA GENSUKE One Year Free Ramen &amp; <a href="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" title="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Japanese rice vouchers by YAYOI KEN</a> Kinme Rice bag ( Values $250 )5位：博多源助ラーメン1年分＋YAYOIお米4.25kg ($250相当)<a href="https://gensuke.com.au/" title="https://gensuke.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HAKATA GENSUKE</a> One Year Free Ramen &amp; <a href="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" title="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Japanese rice vouchers by YAYOI KEN</a> Kinme Rice ( Values $250 )6位：紀伊国屋$100バウチャー＆羽子板<a href="https://kinokuniya.com.au/" title="https://kinokuniya.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BOOKS KINOKUNIYA SYDNEY</a> Book Voucher &amp; Hagoita ( Values $200 )7位：博多源助ラーメン1年分＋YAYOIお米4.25kg ($250相当)<a href="https://gensuke.com.au/" title="https://gensuke.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HAKATA GENSUKE</a> One Year Free Ramen &amp; YAYOI Kinme Rice ( Values $250 )8位：<a href="https://www.myzakaya.com.au/" title="https://www.myzakaya.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">My Zakaya</a> $100バウチャー MyZakaya Meal Voucher $1009位：鱒屋 50% 割引きドリンク＆最初のドリンク一杯無料<a href="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" title="https://www.masuyainternational.com.au/restaurants/izakaya-masuya/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Izakaya Masuya</a> Drink 50%off coupon+1st free drink10位：YAYOIお米4.25kg <a href="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" title="https://www.yayoi.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Japanese rice vouchers by YAYOI KEN</a> Kinme Rice ( $25相当 )+ ファイナリスト全員に亀井ピアノリサイタルチケットKamei Piano Recital tickets for all finalists* Prizes are for Australian residents only.All finalists will receive their prizes. (Includes prizes exclusive to Australian residents)

<h3>Kimono Competition Guideline</h3> <h4>All finalists receive deluxe prizes.</h4> How to apply☛ Register your details at the https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/661120758987☛ Come to the Kimono reception desk for registration.☛ Winners must participate in the final competition. 1st Competition Theme : Kimono with unique props (kasa, fan, accessories etc..)(Participants : up to 35 ) ☛ Eligibility: Anyone wearing kimono or costume, having props.☛ Can be self-made or bought but higher points are for self-made.※Cosplay should be related with kimono themed costume.☛ Checklist: □ Originality □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression☛ What to do: Cat walk and introduction speech with your costume and props on the stage☛ Time: 10:30am～12:00pm★Participants should come to the kimono reception desk at 10:00 am★Winners must participate in the final competition. 2nd Competition Theme : Original Kimono or Costume(Participants : up to 35 ) ☛ Eligibility: Anyone wearing original kimono or costume.☛ Can be self-made or bought but higher points are for self-made.※Cosplay should be related with kimono themd costume.☛ Checklist: □ Originality □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression☛ What to do: Cat walk and introduction speech with your original kimono on the stage★Participants should come to the Kimono Reception Desk at 11:30am☛ Time: 12:00pm～13:00pm★Winners must participate in the final competition. Final Competition Theme: Total coordinate( Participant: 10 ) ☛ Checklist: □ Total coordinate □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression☛ What to do: Cat walk with your kimono or costume and props on the stageShort comment on your style☛ Time: 14:15pm～15:45pm★Participants should come to the information desk at 14pm★Judge : 5 judges (including kimono teachers, a representative of the kimono club, etc...) All Day Schedule( Round 1 &amp; 2 at the Vestibule Hall Main Area )10:00 am Round 1 participants registration10:30am ~ 11:30am Round 111:30 am Round 2 participants registration12:00pm ~ 13:00pm Round 213:15pm Announcement for round 1&amp;2 winners ( Final competition &amp; Award Ceremony at the Centenial Hall Main Stage )14:15 pm Finalists registration14:30-15:45pm Final competition &amp; Award Ceremony ● Finalists can walk to HAKATA GENSUKE Ramen shop to receive a free ramens. <a href="https://gensuke.com.au/" title="https://gensuke.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gensuke.com.au/</a> ※If you participate in the contest, you may be photographed and published.If you do not wish to do so, please let us know in advance ※日本からのご参加は，<a href="https://www.ica-international.org/" title="https://www.ica-international.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA International Japan</a>へお問い合わせください。 ( こちらは，オーストラリア在住者向けの参加申し込みサイトです。)

----------------------------------------------------------<h3>🌸Entry Fee🌸</h3><ul><li>Kimono 1st Competition Entry Ticket: Free</li><li>Kimono 2nd Competition Entry Ticket: Free</li></ul> <h3>🌸Paid Optional Services 🌸</h3>For Kimono Competition participants only. <ol><li>Authentic Kimono &amp; Dressing Package: $280 Buy an original Yukata Kimono set made in Japan + Dressing by professionals. It includes a Kimono, Shoes(Geta) and Obi (Band). If you cancel on the day of the event or fail to show up without prior notice, the kimono we have prepared for you will be canceled and cannot be held for you. </li><li>Authentic Kimono &amp; Dressing Kids Package (～150cm): $250 Buy an original Yukata Kimono set made in Japan + Dressing by professionals. It includes a Kimono, Shoes(Geta) and Obi (Band). If you cancel on the day of the event or fail to show up without prior notice, the kimono we have prepared for you will be canceled and cannot be held for you. </li><li>Kimono makeup by professionals: $100 Hairstyling and makeup for kimono by professionals.</li></ol>----------------------------------------------------------

<h3>First Prize</h3><h3>A Return Flight Ticket with Japan Airlines</h3><blockquote>for Australian residents</blockquote>

<h3>A part of the proceeds will be donated to <a href="https://www.ica-international.org/" title="https://www.ica-international.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ICA International Japan.</a></h3>

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