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Get ready to be spirited away to the streets of Akihabara and into the world of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture.
Dress up in your best cosplay and unleash your inner otaku for an afternoon of fun and festivities.
Explore the local artist alley, sing your heart out at karaoke, play nostalgic video games, and enjoy live performances and yummy Japanese street food, plus so much more!
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Age Suitability
- Recommended for ages 12 and up
- Runtime
- 6 hours
Part of
OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. It showcases the best theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, food and cultural events from across Asia.
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Performance Location: Dom Polski Centre, Adelaide
Dom Polski Centre is conveniently located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD at 230 Angas Street, Adelaide.
Get directions and travel options to Dom Polski Centre on Google Maps here.
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Foundation Impact Stories: A chorus of support
Our Heart of the Arts regular giving program makes it simple to continue your support in a way that's both meaningful and sustainable. By setting up a recurring gift, you help bring long-term arts programs and projects to life.
3 min read
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Foundation Impact Stories: Leaving a legacy of love for the arts
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3 min read
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 12: Jo Peoples & Helen Trepa
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