This year’s Nishinomiya Shimin Matsuri looks set to be held on Saturday, October 24.
Quoted from the Nishinomiya Shimin Matsuri
The “Nishinomiya Shimin Matsuri” is held every year around Nishinomiya City Hall. With a danjiri parade, food stalls, live music, dance stages, and plenty more, it’s a festival that everyone from kids to adults can enjoy all day long〜🏮
Time: 12:00–17:00
Place: Around Nishinomiya City Hall Main Building
Official website: Here
They’re looking for people to help out
It looks like they’re currently recruiting booth operators, performers, volunteers, and more to help make the festival even more exciting〜
Stage Performers💃
Performances on the outdoor stage
Performance in Nishinomiya: Dance, instrumental performances, singing, and more
N-1 Grand Prix: Showcasing special skills and performances
- Activity date/time: Saturday, October 24
*Details such as performance times will be announced at a later date - Who can apply: Groups or individuals who can liven up the stage
- Number of applicants: Not listed
- Deadline: Planned for Tuesday, July 7
- How to apply: Application guidelines and methods are scheduled to be posted on the official website in early June
*They are also expected to be available at the counter of the City Hall Regional Community Promotion Division
Volunteer Staff🙋♀️
Assisting with event operations, handing out programs, helping run eco stations, and more
- Activity date/time: Saturday, October 24, 9:00–17:30
*Breaks included. Start and end times may vary depending on the role - Who can apply: Ages 18 and up
- Number of applicants: Around 50 people
- Pay/transportation: No pay or transportation expenses provided
*Lunch bento provided - Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, July 31
- How to apply: Submit via the dedicated application form, or send the application form by mail or fax
Kitchen Truck Booths🚚
Kitchen truck booths on the east side of the City Hall Main Building
- Activity date/time: Saturday, October 24, 11:00–17:00
- Who can apply: Kitchen truck operators
- Number accepted: Around 2 trucks
*If there are many applications, participants will be chosen by lottery - Booth fee: 50,000 yen
- Deadline: Tuesday, June 30
- How to apply: Apply through the dedicated application form
University Corner Booths🏫
Sales, exhibitions, hands-on activities, games, and more
- Activity date/time: Saturday, October 24, 11:00–17:00
- Who can apply: Organizations or groups mainly made up of students enrolled at universities in Nishinomiya
*Clubs, circles, seminars, etc. If there are many applications, priority will be given to universities in the city. - Number accepted: Not listed
- Deadline: Tuesday, June 30
- How to apply: Apply through the dedicated application form
Sponsoring Companies and Organizations🤝
- Details: Sponsorship for the festival
*Starting from 10,000 yen per unit. Names of sponsoring companies and organizations will be listed on flyers and other media - Activity date/time: This is financial support, not an activity on the day of the event
- Who can apply: Companies and organizations
- Number accepted: Not listed
- Deadline: Friday, July 31
- How to apply: Submit via Nishinomiya Smart Application, or send the application sheet by email
If you’d like to perform or help out, why not apply〜😄
See the full list of recruitment details here → here
