Japan and Friends Day 2025
24th Sunday August 2025
Robina State High School
Our Mission
We are holding a sustainable event to deepen the engagement between the Japanese community and the local organizations/people on the Gold Coast, which is the largest Japanese community in Australia.
Through performances, food, and cultural experiences, we aim to foster interest and understanding of Japan.
The Japanese Society of Gold Coast has been able to hold Japan and Friends Day for many years thanks to the support of our local community and businesses. We would like to express our gratitude and introduce the companies that have generously supported us.
TOYOTA Hydrogen Car MIRAI
Now we are open for online raffle tickets!
Get your tickets beforehand and wait for the results wherever you are!
How to enter the draw online
$5.00
Buy 3 x Raffle tickets
$10.00
Buy 7 x Raffle ticketsYou can also choose multiple tickets such as 2 x 3 raffle tickets or 5 x 7 raffle tickets (as much as you would like to)!
Press [Checkout] to proceed.
Tickets purchased online will be placed into the raffle bucket at the festival and drawn together with the on-site tickets. If your ticket is drawn, we will call out the name you provided, so please choose a name you are happy for us to announce and that you will recognise as yours.
You don’t need to be present at the festival when winners are announced!
We will publish the winners’ names on this website.
Please check later, and if you find your name, contact our office.
Prizes can be only collected at Japanese Society of Gold Coast office.
Please present the receipt sent to the email address you used for your online ticket purchase.
Follow the path to Japanese Street Food!
From the parking area to the stage, a variety of food stalls await.
Come and taste authentic Japanese flavors — from savory snacks to sweet treats!
*Located in the orange area on the map.
Shiro Gelato & Snack
Teppanyaki Noodles by Yamatoumi
Matcha Cafe
Panko Stand
Nikumaki Honpo
AZS JAPAN
Okitawa Taco Brothers
Matsu Shaved Ice
Rolli Polli Takoyaki
Wafu-ya
TEKIYA’S
Fossando
Mr. Tokyo Dog
Get To Bird
Goma boys
Okonomiyaki En
Craft Stall Area – Discover Japan’s Charm!
Explore accessories and goods made with traditional Japanese techniques and clothing, enjoy face painting, and find “kawaii” designs in our craft stalls — located to the left of the stage.
In front of the stage, you’ll also find a dining area where you can relax, take a break, and enjoy your meal while soaking up the festival atmosphere!
*Located in the pink area on the map.
Paints and Giggles
Natsu Jewelry Brisbane
Himawari Japanese Language and Culture School
haruhana
Inky Neko
Marin
Utsukushii Design & Photography
KOBO TAKA
Y’S EPIC STICKERS
Happy little kimono
Orbit
Japanese soccer is now world-class!
Why not learn from a Japanese coach?
Little kids are very welcome too! Come kick the ball on the grassy area to the right of the stage.
*Located in the green grass area on the map.
Want to take a peek into the world of traditional Japanese martial arts?
Enjoy these rare performances, which are not easy to see up close.
We’ll be waiting for you in the performance area just beyond the craft stalls.
*Located in the light green area on the map.
Hana Sports Club
Soccer
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Shotokan Karate Takano Dojo
松濤館空手
髙野道場
Jodo performance
杖道演舞
