2026 Oita Japan Festival #OitaATX

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Celebrate the culture of Japan at the Oita Japan Festival! Learn about Austin’s Sister City - Oita, Japan!

Sunday, August 30, 12 - 5 pm, doors open at 11 am

Location: The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704

TV favorite Chikage Windler will be at the festival!

The eleventh annual Oita Japan Festival #OitaATX is hosted by the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee (AOSCC) to celebrate Austin's Japanese Sister City, Oita.

This family-friendly festival includes Japanese food, kids' activities, cultural education and more.

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  • Adult (13+) $25 (includes Long Center fees)

  • Child (3-12), Senior (65+), Student $20 (includes Long Center fees)

Vendors:

  • Kinokuniya Book Store

  • Aburi Oshi Sushi

  • Kuru Kuru Japanese Street Foods

  • Kessho LLC

  • Mimi's Origamis

  • Jelly Basket Co.

  • Yarn&Cherry

  • Thimble Whimble

  • Kaiju Cut + Sew

  • Queso's Quest

  • Zoee Xiao Artworks

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Performers:

  • Austin Taiko

  • Sho Ukulele

  • Maru Haru

  • Dark Circle Sumo

  • Oita Asia Pacific University APU Student Dance

  • Okinawan Dance

  • Nanairo Kimono Fashion Show and Kimono Dressing Dance

  • Austin Japanese Minyo Dance

  • Central Texas Chado Tea Ceremony

  • Austin Kendo Doshikai

  • Minna Judo

  • Austin Komei Jyuku - Iaijutsu

  • Sun Dragon Seido Karate and Self Defense

  • Love Notes

  • A-Wake

  • Princess Shae

Seminars:

  • ATX Koi Ponds

  • GAACC Japanese Business Seminar

  • Travel to Japan

Experience Japan Activities:

  • Whisk Your Own Matcha with AJC

  • Shodo Calligraphy

  • Water YoYo

  • Origami

  • Kendama Japanese Skill Toy

  • Gator Panic Game

  • Mahjong

  • Cup Pong

  • Suminagashi