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BYRON Bay was transformed with the sounds and flavours of Japan last weekend as locals and visitors gathered for the annual Matsuri Japan Festival.<\/a><\/p>\n

The event \u2014 named after the Japanese word for “festival” \u2014 transformed the foreshore into a celebration of culture, cuisine and community. Traditional taiko drummers set the rhythm while Bon Odori folk dancers filled the stage with colour and movement.<\/p>\n

But festival director Mayu Akiba said the sumo tournament stole the show this year.<\/p>\n

“It was incredibly popular, drawing not only children but also many enthusiastic adults and running continuously throughout the day,” she said.<\/p>\n

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Festivalgoers enjoying the entertainment from the deck of Byron Bay Surf Club. Photo: ANGELA SAURINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“This year, we also introduced rechargeable USB lanterns, which made our kids’ zone especially lively. The Japanese lantern decorating, origami and Tanabata workshops were all big hits with families,” Akiba said.<\/p>\n

The photo booth, where visitors could dress as samurai or slip into a silk kimono for a keepsake snapshot, was another crowd favourite.<\/p>\n

Festivalgoers indulged in an array of authentic Japanese street food, from gyoza dumplings and yakitori skewers to savoury okonomiyaki pancakes, paired with matcha, sake from HAVEN<\/a> and Yulli’s brews<\/a> served from a pop-up bar at Byron Bay Surf Club.<\/p>\n

“Thankfully, apart from a few brief showers, the festival went ahead smoothly,” Akiba said. “Activities that didn’t mind a little rain, such as mochi pounding, sumo wrestling and shamisen bon odori, continued well into the evening.<\/p>\n

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Ladies in kimonos enjoying a beer at Yulli’s pop-up bar at Byron Bay Surf Club during Matsuri. Photo: ANGELA SAURINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Many people stayed or came later in the evening after the rain passed. The Bon Odori dance under the glowing lanterns was truly magical.”<\/p>\n

Akiba also acknowledged Byron Shire Council<\/a> for supporting the festival’s waste management plan, which used reusable plates and cups with designated disposal bins.<\/p>\n

“As always, we received so much warm and encouraging feedback,” she said. “It’s this kind of community support that keeps us motivated to continue running this grassroots event each year.”<\/p>\n

Those keen to dive deeper into Japanese culture are invited to join beginner Taiko<\/a> drumming classes at the Youth Activity Centre every Friday from 5pm to 6.30pm.<\/p>\n

“It’s a great way to experience Japanese culture firsthand\u2014and maybe even perform with us in the future,” Akiba said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BYRON Bay was transformed with the sounds and flavours of Japan last weekend as locals and visitors gathered for the annual Matsuri Japan Festival. The event \u2014 named after the Japanese word for “festival” \u2014 transformed the foreshore into a celebration of culture, cuisine and community. Traditional taiko drummers set the rhythm while Bon Odori […]<\/p>\n

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