Japan Festival Wellington - TSB Arena & Shed 6, Wellington
Jun
18
10:00 AM10:00

Japan Festival Wellington - TSB Arena & Shed 6, Wellington

Mark your calendars! The seventh Japan Festival Wellington will be held on June 18, 2022 at the TSB Arena and Shed Six on Wellington’s vibrant waterfront.

“We’ll be putting all our efforts into delivering a stunning event for all the family,” said Wellington Japan Festival Trust chair Jennifer King. 

King said the cancellation of this year’s Festival due to an unexpected change in Covid-19 alert levels had been very disappointing. “But all the work done by our wonderful volunteers for this year isn’t going to waste – it’s given us a strong foundation for next year’s Festival.”

The 2022 event will coincide with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Japan, which King says will be marked by some fun Festival activities. For the 60th anniversary, the Festival showcased the making of a 60 metre long sushi roll.

The organisation of the 2022 Japan Festival will be led by the Wellington Japan Festival Trust with the support of co-organisers Wellington City Council and the Embassy of Japan.

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Japanese Film Night - Free Admission (Two nights only - Thu 24 & Tue 29 June )
Jun
24
to Jun 29

Japanese Film Night - Free Admission (Two nights only - Thu 24 & Tue 29 June )

  • Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Embassy of Japan (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A tale of Samurai Cooking - A True Love story

Director: Yuzo Asahara Rating: PG Genre: Drama/Historical Runtime: 121 mins Language: Japanese with English subtitles Year: 2013

“Kitchen Samurai” Funaki Dennai, laid the foundations for Kaga clan cuisine in the Edo Period preparing food for the nobility. His son Yasunobu unfortunately inherited none of his culinary skills. Maid Haru is a talented cook, but her stubbornness leads her to divorce a year after marriage. After being asked by the Kaga clan’s renowned Kitchen Samurai to marry his son, Haru works to remedy Yasunobu’s inability to cook. This heartwarming drama depicts the internal affairs of the Kaga clan from the perspective of the young woman who married into Dennai’s family. It features meals made according to the Funaki family's recipe collection "Ryori Mugonsho" and recreates the workings of samurai family kitchens at the time.

Free admission is based on a first-come, first-served basis, with a full theatre capacity of 60 people. A short Japan video topics DVD will be shown from 5:15pm before the start of the feature film.

  1. Thu 24th June at 5:15pm - Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Wellington

  2. Tuesday 29 June at 5:15pm - Japan Information and Cultural Centre, Wellington

(c)2013 “A Tale of Samurai Cooking” Film Partners

(c)2013 “A Tale of Samurai Cooking” Film Partners

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NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese dolls 日本人形展 (Free Admission)
Jun
14
to Jul 5

NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese dolls 日本人形展 (Free Admission)

  • College of Creative Arts, Massey University, Level C, Block 12 Te Ara Hihiko, (map)
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NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese dolls 日本人形展

VENUE: College of Creative Arts, Massey University, Level C, Block 12 Te Ara Hihiko, Entry C Wallace Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
(Entry to Block 12 can also be made from Tasman Street)

14 June - 5 July 2021, 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

Admission: FREE

Concept of Exhibition:

The traveling exhibition “NINGYŌ: Art and Beauty of Japanese dolls” was prepared as a successor to our highly popular traveling exhibition “The Dolls of Japan: Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love”. Under the title NINGYŌ, which means “human shape” in Japanese, the doll culture that has been cultivated over the long history of Japan will be introduced through a total of 67 carefully selected dolls, divided into 4 sections: “Ningyō to pray for children’s growth,” “Ningyō as fine art,” “Ningyō as folk art,” and “Spread of Ningyō culture.”

The fact that dolls are an indispensable part of our daily lives is not limited to Japan, but the diversity of dolls and their delicate craftsmanship, backed by a deep love of dolls, could be said to be the characteristics of Japanese doll culture. This exhibition presents a comprehensive introduction to Japanese doll culture, from Katashiro and Amagatsu, which are considered to be the archetypes of dolls in Japan, to local dolls that reflect the climate and anecdotes from across the country, to dress-up dolls that are beloved in Japan today as doll toys, and scale figures that are highly regarded around the world. We appreciate that each doll on exhibit would be warmly welcomed all over the world, and that many audiences would experience the charm of Japanese dolls.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the doll artists who kindly agreed to take part in exhibiting their works, to our supervisors, Mr. Hayashi Naoteru and Mr. Mita Kakuyuki, and to all those who provided their generous support, assistance, and contribution. Japan Foundation.

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2020 Skype with Minoh - Tourism in your region
Dec
12
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Tourism in your region

Tourism in your region

What are things to do when visiting your area?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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2020 Skype with Minoh - Climate Change
Nov
7
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Climate Change

Climate Change

What is the impact on your country?

What are the measures you are taking to mitigate it?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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2020 Skype with Minoh - Transport Systems
Oct
10
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Transport Systems

Transport Systems

How do people move about? Walking/Car/Bus/Trains/Scooter/Other?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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2020 Skype with Minoh -Business in the region
Sep
12
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh -Business in the region

Business in the region

What are types of businesses in your region?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.


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2020 Skype with Minoh - Sports
Jul
11
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Sports

Sports

What sports are common in your country?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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2020 Skype with Minoh - Housing
Jun
13
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Housing

Housing

Are houses owned? rented? government provided? council provided? other?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.



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2020 Skype with Minoh - Education
May
9
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Education

Education

Types of Schools

How has education changed?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.


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2020 Skype with Minoh - Leisure Activities
Apr
11
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Leisure Activities

Leisure Activities

What do people do in their spare time?

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP to Leo at leo.austin@austinz.co.nz then call Leo on 021676988 for entry into the building

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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2020 Skype with Minoh - Food (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS in Japan)
Mar
14
4:00 PM16:00

2020 Skype with Minoh - Food (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS in Japan)

(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS on PUBLIC GATHERINGS in Japan)

Food

How have tastes changed?

Homemade and the influence of foreign foods

Join us for a discussion around the differences/similarities in NZ and Japan

Everyone is welcome to join this informal group to discuss topics of interest to people in both cities.

This is a great way to practise your Japanese language skills and to view things from a Japanese perspective. It also allows those in Minoh to practise their English language.

PLEASE RSVP TO LEO AT LEO.AUSTIN@AUSTINZ.CO.NZ THEN CALL LEO ON 021676988 FOR ENTRY INTO THE BUILDING

Organised by the Minoh based Hutt Club, the Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA) and Leo Austin, Trustee of Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust.

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