International Kimono Competition ( JAPAN EXPO 2025 )

Australia's largest kimono contest for kimono fans to participate in and enjoy!

About this Event

Win a flight ticket to Japan and more !

ANA - All Nippon Airways ( 1 Economy class return ticket from Sydney to Tokyo)

This Kimono competition is a part of entertainment of JAPAN EXPO 2025.

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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.

However, not only for traditional dressers but cosplay styles, and unique arrangements are also welcome.

Join us to enjoy the kimono world with their family, friends, and lovers…

★Winners will be chosen by judges.

They will receive big prizes includes a flight ticket to JAPAN with ANA, meal vouchers and more!

★Also, we organize excellent kimono photos by professional photographers.

[ KIMONO Competition ]

Cenntenial Hall Main Stage

🥉 1st Competition

Theme: Kimono with props ( kasa, fan, accessories, etc)

11:30am ~12:00 pm

🥇 2 nd Competition

Theme: Original made kimono

1:00pm ~1:30 pm

🏆 Final Competition and Award Ceremony

2:30pm ~3:30 pm

Winners will receive big prizes.

Organized by

Sponsored by All Nippon

Kimono Competition Guideline

All finalists receive deluxe prizes.

How to apply

☛ Register your details

☛ Come to the Kimono reception desk for registration.

☛ Winners must participate in the final competition.

Round 1 Competition Theme : Kimono with unique props (kasa, fan, accessories etc..)

(Participants : up to 30 )

☛ Eligibility: Anyone wearing kimono or costume, having props.

☛ Can be self-made or bought but higher points are for self-made.

※Cosplay should be related with kimono themed costume.

☛ Checklist: □ Originality □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression

☛ What to do: Cat walk and introduction speech with your costume and props on the stage

☛ Time: 11:30 am～12:00 pm

★Participants should come to the KIMONO reception desk at 11:00 am

★Winners must participate in the final competition.

Round 2 Competition Theme : Original Kimono or Costume

(Participants : up to 30 )

☛ Eligibility: Anyone wearing original kimono or costume.

☛ Can be self-made or bought but higher points are for self-made.

※Cosplay should be related with kimono themd costume.

☛ Checklist: □ Originality □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression

☛ What to do: Cat walk and introduction speech with your original kimono on the stage

☛ Time: 1:00 pm~1:30 pm

★Participants should come to the Kimono Reception Desk at 12:30 pm

★Winners must participate in the final competition.

Final Competition Theme: Total coordinate

( Participants : 10 )

☛ Checklist: □ Total coordinate □ Creativity □ Uniqueness □ Impression

☛ What to do: Cat walk with your kimono or costume and props on the stage

Short comment on your style

☛ Time: 2:30 pm～3:30 pm

★Participants should come to the KIMONO reception desk at 2:00 pm

Judge : 5 judges (including kimono teachers, a representative of the kimono club, etc...)

All Day Schedule

11:00 am Round 1 participants registration

11:30 am ~ 12:00 pm Round 1

12:15 pm - Announcement for 1st round 1st winners

12:30 pm Round 2 participants registration

1:00 pm ~ 1:30 pm Round 2

1:45 pm Announcement for 2nd round winners

2:00 pm Finalists registration

2:30 pm ~ 3:30 pm Final competition & Award Ceremony

※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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🌸Entry Fee🌸

• Kimono 1st Competition Entry Ticket: $20
• Kimono 2nd Competition Entry Ticket: $20

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ANA - All Nippon Airways

1 Economy class return ticket from Sydney to Tokyo

for Australian residents

Terms & Conditions:

• If the prize is limited to residents of Australia, ID verification will be required for collection.
• The prize is exclusively for the recipient and cannot be transferred, resold, or exchanged for cash.
• Listing the prize in auctions or similar platforms for monetary gain is strictly prohibited.
• If such activity is detected, the award may be revoked, and the recipient may be required to return the prize.
• All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions set by the sponsoring company, and recipients must agree to and comply with these terms.
• 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.

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