International Kimono Competition
( JAPAN EXPO 2025 )
Australia's largest kimono contest for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!
🎁 Amazing Prizes Await! 🎁
Join the Kimono Contest for a chance to win:
✈️ A Return Flight to Japan with ANA : 1st
🍜 A One-Year Supply of Ramen from Hakata Gensuke : 2rd-4th
🥐 $100 Bread Voucher from Azuki Bakery : 5th
🍱 $100 Meal Voucher from Katsu Haki : 6th-8th
📚 $100 Book Voucher from Kinokuniya Sydney : 9th
🎍 $150 Worth of Traditional Hagoita (Decorative Paddle) : 10th
🍣 $500 Gift Card from Prefecture 48: Jury Award
For all contestants:
🥩10% Off Choji Yakiniku
🥩10% Off Hanasuki Shabu Shabu
*T& C apply
📝 No special skills required—Japanese-themed cosplay styles are also welcome!
We look forward to seeing your entry!
The Kimono Competition is one of the highlights of JAPAN EXPO 2025.
General JAPAN EXPO Tickets Click ( Kimono Competition tickets include entry to the entire event.)
Australia's largest kimono competition for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the kimono, a symbol of grace and elegance that transcends Japanese cultures.
Cosplay styles, and unique arrangements are also welcome.
Show your kimono style and shine – fantastic prizes to be won!
Venue : Cenntenial Hall Main Stage / Sydney Town Hall
Schedule:
🥇 1st Competition ( 11:40am ~12:10 pm ) ---Theme: Coordination & Accessories
🥇 2 nd Competition (1:10pm ~1:40 pm) ---Theme: Originality & Concept
🏆 Final Competition: Overall Excellence, followed by Award Ceremony ( 2:40pm ~3:40 pm )
Criteria & Details: 👇
How to apply
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Register your details
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Come to the Kimono reception desk for registration.
※Participants under 16 years old must have parental consent and be accompanied by a guardian to join the International Kimono Competition.
Kimono Competition Guideline
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Winners will be chosen by judges.
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Winners must participate in the final competition.
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All finalists receive deluxe prizes.
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Organize excellent kimono photos by professional photographers
Judge : 5 judges (including kimono teachers, a representative of the kimono club, etc...)
All Day Schedule
11:10 am Round 1 participants registration
11:40 am ~ 12:10 pm Round 1
12:25 pm - Announcement for 1st round 1st winners
12:40 pm Round 2 participants registration
1:10 pm ~ 1:40 pm Round 2
1:55 pm Announcement for 2nd round winners
2:10 pm Finalists registration
2:40 pm ~ 3:40 pm Final competition & Award Ceremony
3:40 pm ~ visit Hakata Gensuke
Top 3 winners will visit Hakata Gensuke, the prize sponsor’s restaurant, for a commemorative photo session in front of the store.
※If you participate in the contest, you may be photographed and published.
If you do not wish to do so, please let us know in advance.
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If the prize is limited to residents of Australia, ID verification will be required for collection.
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The prize is exclusively for the recipient and cannot be transferred, resold, or exchanged for cash.
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Listing the prize in auctions or similar platforms for monetary gain is strictly prohibited.
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If such activity is detected, the award may be revoked, and the recipient may be required to return the prize.
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All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions set by the sponsoring company, and recipients must agree to and comply with these terms.
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If JAPAN EXPO staff, performers, or exhibitors win a prize, they will not receive the award, and the prize will be given to the next eligible recipient.
