Nippon-Ya × Japannual 2026 GIVEAWAY!
We’re giving away 2 x 2 tickets to Purehearted by Kaoru Haga!
When: Saturday, 10 October, 4:10 pm
Where: Filmcasino, Margaretenstraße 78, 1050 Vienna
How to enter:
1. Follow us on Instagram @nipponyavienna & @japannual
2. Like this post
3. Comment who you’d like to watch the film with and why you’re looking forward to it!
Enter by Wednesday, 7 October, 12:00 noon.
The winners will be notified by DM.
About the film:
Majimu, an ordinary office worker from Okinawa, dreams of making her own rum from locally grown sugarcane. When she enters her company’s ideas competition, her spontaneous idea turns into an ambitious project that challenges her family, colleagues, and community.
Will she succeed in making her Okinawan rum a reality?
Win ２tickets to the Japan Ball!
Ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the beautiful connection between Austria and Japan?
We are giving away 1 x 2 tickets to the enchanting @japan_ball.vienna
on November 13 at Palais Niederösterreich in the heart of Vienna for a truly special night filled with culture, elegance and unforgettable moments.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram @nipponyavienna & @japan_ball.vienna
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Comment below and tell us who you would love to bring as your plus one
※ Cheaper Shopping from July: New 4.9% VAT in Austria
Starting July 1, 2026, a permanently reduced sales tax rate of 4.9% (down from 10%) will apply to selected staple foods in Austria.
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Dairy products (milk, yogurt, butter) and fresh chicken eggs
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Fresh and chilled vegetables (e.g., potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots) as well as frozen vegetables
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Fresh fruit (e.g., apples, pears, stone fruit)
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Basic grain products (rice, wheat flour, wheat semolina)
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Unfilled and uncooked pasta, as well as bread and pastries (e.g., Semmeln, Salzstangerl)
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Table salt
Meat, sausages, cheese, coffee, tea, and restaurant visits will remain at the 10% or 20% VAT rate.