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Backpackfesta2025

“BackpackFESTA 2025”, one of the largest travel events in Japan, will be held again this year, planned and organized by students who wish to ‘encourage as many young people as possible to travel’ and ‘support new challenges’!

Official website

https://bpf.tabippo.net/2025/

This event will be held for the 15th time as a place for young people interested in travel and overseas to gather with the idea that “travel broadens one’s sense of values and provides an opportunity for new challenges.

The event will offer a variety of contents that will help those who already love to travel, as well as those who are interested in travel but have yet to take the first step!

Highlights of BackpackFESTA 2025
1) “Pitch Contest” by students aiming for a round-the-world trip

Students who are aiming for a round-the-world trip will passionately talk about “why they are going on a round-the-world trip” and “what kind of dream they want to achieve”.
You will be able to feel the appeal of going on a round-the-world trip and the possibilities that lie ahead through their thoughts.

(2) “Big lottery” with gorgeous prizes

You will have a chance to win super luxury prizes such as items that can be used at your travel destination, air tickets to overseas destinations, accommodation tickets, etc!
Just by participating in the event, you may be able to get items to support your trip!

(3) Talk Show by Gorgeous Guests

Comedian Miyazono will make an appearance! (We’ve invited him!!!)

(We’ve invited him!) He will talk about his travel experiences and what he gained from his travels in a “travel-themed talk show.
This will surely be a valuable opportunity to hear “real stories” from these travelers!

(4) Social event for visitors only
If you would like to travel but are worried about traveling alone, or if you would like to meet other travelers, this is the place for you!
For those who want to travel but are worried about traveling alone…” and ”I want a travel buddy!
(You may find your travel companion here…!)

Recommended for the following people!
✅ Love to travel! ✅ Want to travel more!
✅ Want to see interesting people! I want to meet them!
✅ Want to meet fellow travelers! I want to exchange information!
✅ I’m not sure what I want to do…

Travel changes your life. go to BackpackFESTA 2025!

Travel broadens our values and encourages us to take on new challenges.

Whether you are a travel lover or a travel novice! Men and women of all ages are welcome!
Come to BackpackFESTA 2025 and find your first step in your journey!”

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Last updated: 26 February, 2025
Date 5 March, 2025
Time 13:00-20:00
Price High school student:Free College student:2,300yen Adult:2,800yen
Website https://bpf.tabippo.net/2025/
Venue Kamakura Art Museum
6-1-2 Ofuna, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture