DebDonnelly Ecotextiles - Display of Japanese cultural textiles, sashiko, Boro, Kasuri and shibori resist on hanten jackets, yukata and applied designs for sale, Coasters, bags, totes, tenagui bandana, Noren and art to wear for men and women. Also promoting 2024 summer workshop courses in shibori indigo dyeing and slow stitch mending classes.
Japanese Body Therapy - Selling gift vouchers for Japanese body therapy provides Japanese Seitai body alignment massage in Wellington.
Essence of Japan - Seasonal cultural workshops such as miso making, ume-shu making, kimono and Japanese traditional hair self-styling. Essence of Japan will also have Kimono pieces for sale.
Eclo Art - Emy Oikawa (owner of Eclo Art) creates Jewellery and Art pieces mainly out of different kinds of clay. From the art pieces she prints reusable greeting cards that are one of the most popular products.
NEKO NGERU Cat Cafe - We are Cat Cafe on 215 High Street and have a retail section which we sell cat theme merchandise from Japan, China and NZ.
Pink Trunk - We are a Wellington-based online dried flower florist and gift company. We specialise in creating beautiful dried flower products and preservations.
Minoh Hutt Friendship Club - We are citizen volunteer organization for friendship between Minoh City and Hutt city. Minoh specialties such as Daruma dolls and maple leaf tempura, as well as local mascot character goods will also be on sale.
Pochette - Handmade jewelry using pearls, beads, crystals and other parts imported from Japan. Also, selling handmade eco bags and furoshiki as well.
Innocent flower - Yuzen washi earrings, flower earrings, resin coaster, candle holder.
Kusadama Creations - Handmade origami paper flowers that are a beautiful way to add a pop of colour to your home or office - they are also great as gifts and in nurseries or rest homes as they don't need watering, are allergen free and won't wilt away.
Edo Beauty - We will be selling the EDOBIO Japanese skincare range, inspired by ancient beauty rituals and ingredients from Japan's Edo period. Plant-based utilising the added health benefits from sake Kasu (lees) this beautiful product range compliments the silk Kimono's we will also have on display and available for purchase.
Japan Society of Wellington - We promote Japanese culture. Stall will have some Japanese clothes and collectables for fundraising.
ReWorked - Using upcycled garments and reworking antique kimonos the clothes are reworked by sewing with Japanese Boro and Sashiko techniques to make unique one-off garments, cushions and homeware items. Also selling kits of Sashiko and Boro for you to try your ideas out at home.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) - JETAA Wellington is an organisation for past and current members of the JET Programme. Our primary purpose is to promote the JET programme and to help boost awareness of Japan. We work closely with the Japanese Embassy to help prepare new JET participants for their time in Japan and welcome them back when they arrive home. We hold monthly committee meetings, social events and are always looking for ways to promote the New Zealand-Japan relationship.
The Nakano Brewery - Craft sake and umeshu (plum wine) from the Nakano Brewery in Wakayama, Japan.
VUW Japanese Society - Origami and calligraphy activities.
Lana’s Dream Creations - Home made crafts including wine glasses tiles, personalised drink bottles and glasses.
Brony - Wide range of funky wooden earrings that are light and very popular
Lubby-Japan - Handmade Japanese design accessories and miscellaneous items