The Japanese Dance Cover Competition is a modern dance showcase featuring choreography inspired by J-Pop, anime, and Japanese pop culture. This event gives participants a platform to express their creativity, teamwork, and passion for Japanese culture amid the vibrant energy of the Bonenkai Festival.

Competition Rules
Open to both solo dancers and groups.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 7 dancers. Teams with more than 7 members will incur an additional fee of Rp 50,000 per extra person.
The chosen song must be in Japanese. J-Pop, anime OSTs, and Vocaloid tracks are all permitted.
Performance duration must be between 3 to 5 minutes, including the intro.
Backing tracks must be submitted in MP3 format no later than 3 days before the event.
Stage props are the responsibility of each participant and must be cleared within a maximum of 2 minutes after the performance.
Costumes and choreography should align with the overall dance concept.
Group members cannot be substituted after re-registration.
Participants are required to attend a technical meeting and complete re-registration 60 minutes before the competition begins.

Terms & Conditions
Open to students, university students, and the general public.
Each individual is only allowed to perform for one team.
Registration fees are calculated per team, paid in full upon signing up, and are non-refundable.
The use of dangerous props is strictly prohibited.
Registration closes on December 10, 2026, or earlier if all slots are filled.
Teams that fail to appear after being called three times will be disqualified.
The committee reserves the right to use participants' photos and videos for promotional purposes.
The judges' decisions are final and binding.
Registration Fees are: Solo: Rp 150,000, Group: Rp 250,000, Additional Rp 50,000 per person for groups exceeding 7 dancers.
(Note: Registration fees already include festival admission for all competing participants).

Judging Panel
The judges for the Bonenkai Festival 2026 Japanese Dance Cover Competition are Eleen from BGR48, Alma, and Syauki.

Prizes
1st Place: Cash Prize, Certificate, Trophy, and an STP Bogor Scholarship worth Rp 10,000,000
2nd Place: Cash Prize, Certificate, Trophy, and an STP Bogor Scholarship worth Rp 8,000,000
3rd Place: Cash Prize, Certificate, Trophy, and an STP Bogor Scholarship worth Rp 6,000,000
1st Runner-Up: Cash Prize, Certificate, Trophy, and an STP Bogor Scholarship worth Rp 4,000,000
2nd Runner-Up: Cash Prize, Certificate, Trophy, and an STP Bogor Scholarship worth Rp 3,000,000

Festival Details
The Bonenkai Japan Festival 2026 will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the STP Bogor Campus, Jl. KH. R. Abdullah Bin Nuh No.16A, Yasmin, Bogor City. During the Bonenkai Festival, you can join various competitions such as the Coswalk, Japanese Dance Cover, Japanese Karaoke, and Anime Coloring. You can also immerse yourself in authentic Japanese experiences including a Yukata Photo Session, Bon Odori Dance, Shrink Paper Workshop, Sadako Haunted House, Japanese Food Bazaar, a Merchandise Bazaar, and a Maid & Butler Cafe.
Admission tickets can be purchased via Loket (https://www.loket.com/event/bonenkai-festival) or Kiostix (https://kiostix.com/e/bonenkai-festival). For competition registration inquiries, please contact Tasya at 0811-1162-647.
Prepare your team's best formation and show off your energy on the Bonenkai stage!