Japan Cultural Festival

Japan Cultural Festival

Come and celebrate Japanese culture throughout February, March, and April at our libraries with an exciting lineup of free events, promotions, and book displays that celebrate the uniqueness of Japan and leave you with a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

The Japan Cultural Festival is part of Campbelltown's 40th anniversary celebrations of the Koshigaya Sister City relationship. Follow the Campbelltown City Library on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on the ever-growing list of Japan-related events and programs. 

Japan Festival Events

School Holiday Activities

Keep an eye out for the fun and free Japanese themed activities for kids and teens during the April School Holidays.

Craft and Create

Throughout the festival our libraries will have passive activities and craft set up for anyone to participate in. Find out what's on next by following the Library's Facebook and Instagram.

Join our next Sip, Sew & Craft on Wednesday 17 April, 10am to 12pm at HJ Daley Library to try your hand at Sashiko, traditional Japanese embroidery.

Koshigaya Showcase

Sister City Gift Exchange Exhibition

Visit HJ Daley Library, Campbelltown during April to view a specially curated collection of gifts supplied by the people of Koshigaya in the Sister City Gift Exchange Exhibition. This exhibition provides a wonderful opportunity for people to participate in international friendship and cultural exchange activities.

Experience the rich history and cultural artefacts of traditional Japanese musical instruments, antique doll figures and many more. One of the many significant contributions from the exchange was the Japanese teahouse which is located in Campbelltown Arts Centre's Japanese garden. Information about this, along with plenty of other gems and treasures, will feature in the display.

Sister City 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Koshigaya City and Campbelltown will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their sister city relationship on 11 April 2024. In 1984, Koshigaya City donated a teahouse which is now part of the Japanese Gardens in the Campbelltown Arts Centre. In return, Campbelltown City donated a number of native birds to Koshigaya when the Campbelltown Forest of Wildbirds was officially opened in 1995.

To find out more about Koshigaya, Japan and the history of one of the longest running Sister City Relationships in Australia visit History of the Sister City Relationship.

Celebrate Japanese Stories

Storytime

Our youngest library members can also get involved with a week of Japanese themed Storytime, Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April.

Sit 'n' Chat

Enjoy a lively discussion at our monthly meetings, followed by refreshments and a browse through our library collection. This month we will have a spotlight on Japanese authors and Japanese literature, join us Friday 19 April, 10:30am to 11:30am at HJ Daley Library. 

Japanese Visiting Collection

Visit HJ Daley Library and explore our Japanese visiting collection from State Library NSW, this collection has been curated for the festival and includes a range of Adult and Junior fiction, non-fiction. You can borrow and take home any of the books in this collection.

Anime & Manga Club

Connect with other fans of anime and manga at Anime & Manga Club either at Glenquarie or Campbelltown.

Learn about Japan at your local library

At any of our Campbelltown City Libraries you can borrow:

  • Anime on DVD
  • Non-fiction books about Japan
  • Manga (Japanese Graphic Novels)
  • Books by Japanese authors

Start searching our catalogue or download the new Library App.

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