Small Japan in Australia

Small Japan in Australia @ Springwood Twilight Winter Wonderland Market
2026-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, Australia
Hi everyone, I have some BIG NEWS!I’ve decided to join the Springwood Twilight Winter Wonderland Market on the 11th of July!
Because of my health conditions, I’ve never been able to attend any night markets before.But this time, I decided to take on the challenge and join the Twilight Market in Springwood next month.It will be a BIG step for me, so I hope I can receive some kind support on the night
Since it’s an evening market, I’m planning to make karaage, and bring Japanese green tea, edamame, and some Japanese snacks with me.
If you’re planning to come to the market, please stop by and try some of my Japanese food!
Place: Springwood Twilight Winter Wonderland Market(The Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub) Date: Saturday, 11th of July Time: 4PM – 8PM Payment: Cash, bank transfer, or card(For card payments, a 1.9% surcharge will apply.)

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out
May our participation in the Twilight Market become a gentle bridge leading to the Japanese Festival.
Thank you so much, as always, for your warm support.We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Small Japan in Australia @Blackheath Twilight Winter Wonderland Market
2026-07-25 16:00 - 20:00
WE ARE COMING BACK!!!.Hi everyone, thank you so much for coming to the Twilight Market in Springwood last Saturday. We had such a lovely time! As you know, due to our circumstances, we were originally thinking of attending the Twilight Markets only at night.However, because I had such a wonderful time with lovely people and so many smiles, I convinced my husband Andrew, and decided to join another Twilight Market in Blackheath at the end of this month, too!.If you’re planning to come to the market, or if you missed the last one, please stop by our place too! Due to my condition, we’ll be inside, so please come and find us there XD.Also, I’ll bring my Japanese calligraphy friend next to our stall, so we’ll have MINNI Japanese booths on the night! I hope you can enjoy a MINI Japanese festival vibe before our BIG festival in October, which Nicole, who organises these wonderful winter Twilight Markets, and I are creating together! As this festival is made from my dream, any small support is more than appreciated!.. Place: Blackheath Twilight Winter Wonderland Market(Cnr Great Western Hwy and Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath, NSW, Australia) Date: Saturday, 25th of July Time: 4PM – 8PM Payment: Cash, bank transfer, or card(For card payments, a 1.9% surcharge will apply.). Items to sell: Hot green tea, Yuzu cold tea, Ramune festival drink, Japanese snack bags, Pokémon cards from Japan, Japanese Lucky Pack (dip), some Japanese festival games, handmade items such as kimono bags, and plushies and items from Japan! Also, my daughter is planning to sell some handmade items too. Please come and check what we brought from Japan, and the heart we put into everything, on the day!.If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out May our participation in the Twilight Market become a gentle bridge leading to the Japanese Festival. Thank you so much, as always, for your warm support. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Small Japan in Australia POP UP Market @ 1TWO1 Vegan Cafe
2026-07-26 11:00 - 13:00
Hi everyone,
I decided to join a market at 1Two1 Vegan Café in July! It’s our first experience so I’m so excited to meet new people there, too!

We’re planning to bring some Japanese items, Japanese snacks, kimono bags, Japanese toys and more like the Magpie market! If you are around there on the day, please come and say hi to us and come and say happy belated birthday to me as my birthday is the 30th of June XD haha (as this event was postponed)

Place: Pop up market @1Two1 Vegan Café (back of the cafe) Date: Sunday, 26th of July
Time: 9:30 AM – 1PM*Please note that our attendance may change its hours or be cancelled depending on the weather on the day.
Payment: Cash, bank transfer, or card(For card payments, a 1.9% surcharge will apply.)

If you can’t make it but there’s something you’d like to get, please feel free to contact us I can post items to you, or you can pick them up from our place in the Blue Mountains (Woodford) on another day.If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out

Thank you so much, as always, for your warm supportAnd we are looking forward to seeing you there then!

Magpie Up Style Markets in August
2026-08-16 09:00 - 13:30
Hi everyone, we are planning to attend to the Magpie up style Markets in August again!We are planning to bring some smaller (cheaper) Japanese items and Japanese snacks with us!If you are coming there, please say hi to us We are looking forward to seeing you then!
Time: 9AM~1:30PM
Place: Lawson public school

Blue Mountains Japanese Sakura Festival 2026
2026-10-03 11:30 - 18:30
All Events, Markets and Festivals, together with Small Japan in Australia, are organising the “Blue Mountains Japanese Sakura Festival 2026”!
Date: Saturday, 3rd October
Time: 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Place: Lawson Public School (Blue Mountains, NSW)
Entry: Free
Main Booths:
1. Food:
Taiyaki, Okonomiyaki, Onigiri & Karaage, Gyoza, Japanese traditional sweets, Matcha drinks, and more.
2. Traditional Japan:
Calligraphy, Miso, Japanese traditional items, handmade kimono bags, and other cultural crafts.
3. Pop-up Culture Japan:
Idol goods, anime items, and pop-culture merchandise.
4. Japan Travel:
Representatives from various prefecture groups in Sydney, travel companies, and tourism information.
5. Blue Mountains Souvenir Section:
Lavender farm products, Japanese garden items, and goods from local markets.
Performances:
• Japanese Taiko drums
• Sōran Bushi dance
• Idol performances
• Calligraphy demonstrations
• Japanese flower arrangement (Ikebana)
Workshops:
• Traditional Raden workshop
• Origami workshop
• Calligraphy workshop
• Japanese fan (uchiwa) making
• Singing rings workshop
• And more
Contests:
• Sumo wrestling competition
• Japanese speech contest
• Cosplay contest
Please check our website for more information!
