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.