【20th Sep】THE OMUSUBI EXHIBITION with hands-on workshops

The OMUSUBI EXHIBITION 2025 in Melbourne

We’ll showcase 47 unique omusubi one from each prefecture through photos and stories that highlight local ingredients, traditions, and the people behind them.

What’s on:

［47 regional omusubi displays］
The exhibition will showcase omusubi with regional ingredients and stories, presented through photos and panels🍙

［Cultural insights and visual exhibits］
A display where you can learn about the history, ingredients, and the culture behind omusubi from multiple perspectives.

［Curated Selections］
We select and offer products discovered through our travels and handcrafted items made by Japanese artisans. You can find them only here in Australia!!

Workshop Details

Discover the taste of Japan in Melbourne!
Come and enjoy a hands-on experience of making and tasting a selection of omusubi featured in our exhibition✨

Omusubi Menu

19th-22nd Vegan-friendly

• Nagano – Kinako Omusubi
  Rice / Roasted Soybean Powder / Salt

• Kumamoto – Birin-meshi Omusubi
  Omusubi
Tofu / Dried Shiitake Mushroom / Burdock Root / Carrot / Fried Tofu / Soy Sauce / Organic Sugar (vegan-friendly)

  

19th -20th

• Kyoto Prefecture – Asari Olive Omusubi
  Clams / Olives / Miso

• Chiba Prefecture – Gonjū Omusubi
  Pork / Fried Tofu / Bonito Flakes / Soy Sauce

  

21st-22nd

• Yamanashi Prefecture – Miso Peanuts Omusubi
  Miso / Peanut Butter

• Kagoshima Prefecture – Kasha-nigiri Omusubi ( pork miso filling )
  Pork / Miso / Egg

  

Please Note:

• The workshop fee includes exhibition admission.

• All sessions are 30 minutes long.

• Please arrive on time. You are welcome to arrive a little earlier!

• Three sessions on 19 September (1:00 pm –, 2:00 pm –, and 3:00 pm –) will be for Japanese speakers only.

• Suitable for participants aged 3 and above.