The “10th Shio-Ashiya World Festa” will be held at the Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center in Kaiyo-cho, in the Minami-Ashiyahama area, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 20!
Source: Ashiya Cosmopolitan Association (Certified NPO) official website
10th Shio-Ashiya World Festa
When is it?
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 13:00–16:00
Where is it?

Shio-Ashiya Exchange Center
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 7-1 Kaiyo-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will be happening?
- Enjoy food from around the world! (Korean japchae, Vietnamese bánh xèo, Taiwanese oil rice, Mongolian khuushuur, Sri Lankan ginger cookies and tea, Spanish lemon chicken, and Japanese rice balls, bread, and cookies)
- Special stage performances (street dance, morin khuur, chorus, and handbells, starting at 14:00)
- Matcha and traditional Japanese sweets at a tea ceremony (¥500)
- There will also be a bazaar!
How much does it cost?
Admission is free. (The tea ceremony costs ¥500, and food is available for purchase.)
Is there an attendance limit?
None specified
Can anyone attend?
Yes. No advance registration is required.
How do I sign up?
No registration is necessary—just come along on the day.
Click here for event details (Ashiya Cosmopolitan Association [Certified NPO] official website)
Final Thoughts
This event is packed with things to enjoy, from international cuisine and stage performances to Japanese cultural experiences such as a traditional tea ceremony and rice balls. Some of the dishes sound intriguing—especially the ones you might not recognize just from their names! It could be a fun way to experience international culture in Ashiya and feel like you’ve traveled abroad!


