NichiBru Fest: A Joyful Meeting Place.
A joyful meeting place for hobbies, crafts, food, music, games, and community — celebrating the shared creativity of Japan and Brunei. Join us for a festival of curious hearts.
Festival Approved
NichiBru 2025
Festival
NichiBru Fest
Cultural Celebration
Community
Shared Joy
Creative Exchange
Location
Main Venue
Festival Grounds
Activities
All Ages
Family Friendly
Find your favourite corner
Made for every kind of fan. Try something new, meet fellow enthusiasts, and celebrate the hobbies that bring our communities together.
- Rare manga collection
- Fan art showcases
- Community discussions
- Co-op gaming stations
- Tabletop demo area
- Friendly competition
- Photo backdrop areas
- Cosplay repair station
- Stage walk-on slots
- Traditional craft demos
- Cultural storytelling
- Heritage exhibits
Ready to explore the festival?
Grab your tickets now to access all zones, workshops, and performances.
Plan your day
Choose the pass that fits your festival experience. Tickets are available for individuals, students, and families.
NichiBru Fest 2025 — Cultural Exchange
Festival Merchandise
Take home a piece of the magic. Explore our exclusive collection of apparel, accessories, and collectibles.
Meet our vibrant creators and culinary masters
Discover a bustling marketplace celebrating delicious street food, independent artist alleys, handmade heritage crafts, and welcoming hobby communities.
Sakura Kitchen & Yatai
Sakura Kitchen brings traditional Osaka street flavours with freshly turned takoyaki, savoury okonomiyaki, and crispy dango skewers coated in sweet soy glaze.
Brunei Sketch Club & Alley
A collective of local Bruneian illustrators showcasing cross-cultural manga artwork, folklore-inspired character portraits, and limited festival postcard sets.
Brunei-Japan Cultural Circle
Discover the delicate parallels between Japanese washi paper arts and traditional Bruneian Tenun weaving with live interactive artisan demonstrations daily.
Teh Tarik & Uji Matcha Bar
Experience East-meets-Southeast Asia drinks including froth-topped matcha teh tarik, pandan hojicha lattes, and ceremonial green tea shaved ice.
Tiny Cat Craft Studio
Explore adorable miniature keepsakes, laser-cut wooden festival badges, and bespoke costume prop details handmade with care in small batches.
Game Night Collective
Join friendly free-to-play rounds of Japanese strategy board games, Bruneian traditional Congkak, and co-op retro fighting game challenges.
Want to showcase your creations next festival?
Exhibitor and artist alley registrations open ahead of each season. Check back for booth guidelines and floor plans.
Programme schedule
Find stage performances, hands-on workshops, and community matches across both festival days.
Opening Ceremony & Wadaiko Drum Welcome
Experience the resonant beats of traditional Japanese festival drumming paired with a warm welcoming address.
Ayer Muleh Pattern Weaving Workshop
Learn hands-on techniques of traditional Bruneian motif sketching and delicate thread weaving.
Smash & Street Fighter Community Showcase
Friendly bracket matches and co-op challenges open to all attendees with live shoutcasting.
Traditional Gulingtangan & Koto Dialogue
A collaborative acoustic performance blending traditional Bruneian brass melodies with classical Japanese strings.
Cosplay Walk-On & Craft Showcase
Cheer for community makers presenting costume builds, armor crafting, and stage props.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our cultural exchange, festival activities, vendor opportunities, and how to plan your day.
Entertainment
Music & Performance
Marketplace
Food & Local Crafts
Community
All-Ages Welcome
NichiBru Fest is a vibrant cultural exchange event celebrating the shared creativity of Japan and Brunei. It serves as a joyful meeting place for hobbies, crafts, food, music, games, and community connection.
Need more festival info?
Reach out to our team for any specific questions about your visit.