Bonenkai Japan Festival is an annual Japanese cultural celebration hosted by Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor, inspired by the Japanese tradition of bonenkai. Rooted in the spirit of letting go of the past year and embracing the new one with renewed hope, this tradition has been adopted by STP Bogor as a recurring campus event that has now reached its 13th edition in 2026. This year, the festival carries the theme Omotenashi Spirit accompanied by the tagline Reflecting the Past, Welcoming the Future.
The festival is scheduled for Saturday, 19 December 2026.
Pre-sale tickets are available at IDR 20,000 until 31 October 2026, after which regular tickets will be sold at IDR 25,000 starting on the same date.
The following activities and attractions await visitors throughout the festival.
Bon Odori Dance
Aikido Demonstration
Ninjutsu Demonstration
Japanese Food Bazaar and Maid & Butler Cafe
Japanese Creative Market
Yukata Photo Session
Japanese Movie Screening
Kabuki Performance
Indonesian Traditional Dance
Pencak Silat Demonstration
Sadako House Attraction
Beyond the attractions listed above, visitors and members of the public are also welcome to take part in the following four competitions.
Cosplay Competition
Japanese Dance Cover Competition
Japanese Karaoke Competition
Anime Coloring Competition
Further details can be obtained by reaching out to the official campus contact line at 0811-1164-647.
FAQs for Bonenkai Japan Festival 2026
What is the Bonenkai Japan Festival and what theme is carried this year?
The Bonenkai Japan Festival is an annual cultural celebration of Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor adapted from the Japanese year-end tradition and has now entered its 13th edition in 2026. The theme carried this year is Omotenashi Spirit with the tagline Reflecting the Past, Welcoming the Future.
When and where is this festival held?
The festival will be held on Saturday, 19 December 2026, from 07.35 to 18.35 Western Indonesian Time, taking place at the Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bogor campus located at Jalan KH. R. Abdullah Bin Nuh Number 16A, Yasmin, Bogor.
What are the ticket categories and how much do they cost?
There are two ticket categories, namely the Early Bird ticket priced at 20,000 Indonesian Rupiah with a purchase period until 31 October 2026, and the regular ticket priced at 25,000 Indonesian Rupiah which goes on sale starting 31 October 2026.
How can visitors purchase festival tickets?
Ticket purchases are made online through the Loket platform at loket.com/event/bonenkai-festival, and additional information can be obtained by contacting the official number at 0811-1164-647.
What series of entertainment can be enjoyed by visitors?
Visitors can enjoy the Bon Odori Dance, aikido and ninjutsu demonstrations, kabuki performances, traditional Indonesian dances, pencak silat, the Japanese Food Bazaar alongside Maid & Butler Cafe, the Japanese Creative Market, Japanese movie screenings, yukata photo sessions, and the Sadako House attraction.
What competitions are open for visitors to participate in?
The committee opens the Cosplay Competition, Japanese Dance Cover Competition, Japanese Karaoke Competition, and Anime Coloring Competition for public participation.
What conditions must be obeyed by visitors during the event?
The festival is open to the public, but visitors are required to maintain order and cleanliness, wear polite clothing, and are strictly prohibited from bringing sharp weapons, alcoholic beverages, or dangerous items. The event schedule may change at any time and the committee has the right to document the activities for publication purposes.
Who can be contacted for further information?
Inquiries can be directed to Besti at 0812-6114-6247 or Tasya at 0811-1164-647.
