Love Japan? There are two ways to be part of Konnichiwa Japan: volunteer at the festival, or become a member of Konnichiwa Japan Club and enjoy Japanese culture all year round.
Volunteer at the festival
Join the crew behind India’s largest Japanese culture festival on 12–13 December 2026. No experience needed — just energy, a smile and a love of Japan.
Certificate
A volunteer certificate from Konnichiwa Japan Club for your CV and college.
Festival pass
Crew access to the festival and a behind-the-scenes view.
Volunteer T-shirt
Your own Konnichiwa Japan volunteer T-shirt.
Real experience
Real event-management, teamwork and customer-service experience, and new friends who love Japan.
Become a member
Konnichiwa Japan Club is a year-round community for people who love Japan. Memberships are not open yet: join the waitlist and we’ll invite selected members to complete their membership as soon as it opens.
Early-bird access
First access to festival registrations, workshops and limited events.
Members-only meet-ups
Screenings, food outings and Japanese festival celebrations, including Hanami, Tanabata and Obon, in Delhi.
Culture and language sessions
Japanese language tasters, calligraphy, origami and talks.
Member offers
Member-only offers at participating festival stalls.
Digital member card
Your Konnichiwa Japan Club member card, emailed instantly.
How joining works
1. Choose
Pick volunteering, the membership waitlist, or both.
2. Fill in the form
It takes about five minutes.
3. We get in touch
Volunteers hear from us about orientation and roles. Waitlist members are invited as memberships open.
Quick answers
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. Japanese is a bonus, not a requirement.
Is volunteering paid?
Volunteering is unpaid. You receive a festival pass, a certificate, a T-shirt and meals on duty.
Can I do both?
Yes. You can volunteer at the festival and join the membership waitlist.
Who can volunteer?
Students and adults are welcome. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian needs to give consent.