July 7

🌸 Tanabata Social at Kome 🌸
Support the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee

Join the Austin Oita Sister City Committee at Kome as we celebrate the Japanese Tanabata Matsuri, a summer festival held every year on 7/7.

πŸ“… Monday, July 7
πŸ“ 5301 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751

Enjoy delicious food and drinks β€” 10% of all sales will be donated to AOSCC’s education fund when you mention AOSCC when you order!

We’re excited to be partnering with Kome for a Shinto Ceremony and tuna breakdown at the #OitaATX Festival on September 20.

Eat well, support international friendship, and celebrate Tanabata! πŸŒŸπŸ’›


July 22

Support the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee!

πŸ“… Tuesday, July 22, 5–8 PM
πŸ“ 2316 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702

Join us at Murray’s Tavern to enjoy delicious food and drinks while supporting international friendship β€” 10% of sales will be donated to AOSCC’s education fund! Be sure to mention AOSCC when you order.

Every order helps!


Sept 20

The #OitaATX Festival is returning to the Long Center on September 20th!

Experience Japanese Bluegrass by the Bamboo Boys from Oita, J-POP idols, a Shinto ceremony with tuna breakdown, traditional dancing, sumo, martial arts demonstrations (kendo, jujutsu, kyudo), tea ceremony, kimono fashion show, and seminars on Japanese gardens, travel and etiquette, anime voice acting, and doing business in Japan β€” plus Japanese food and snacks, and an artisan and festival marketplace β€” and more!
See the lineup here.

🎟️ Interested in being part of the festival?

We can't wait to celebrate with you!


2026 Application Deadline Sept 30