Japan
Festival
Wellington

Saturday 14 September 2024
@ Michael Fowler Centre & more!

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about

Japan Festival Wellington is a biennial event celebrating Japanese culture in the Capital of Aotearoa. Whether it’s stunning martial arts displays, funky cosplay culture or the graceful tea ceremony, Japan Festival Wellington will have something for everyone.

The festival is organised by the Wellington Japan Festival Trust with support from Embassy of Japan and Wellington City Council.

Together, our mission is to promote Japanese culture and continue to foster our one going relationship with sister city Sakai.

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Visitors

Planning is now underway for the eighth Japan Festival Wellington in 2024, so watch this space!

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Exhibitors

Becoming a Vendor

Registration for 2024 will be open soon - please send us an email here to be enrolled to our newsletters so you can be in the loop!

COVID-19

The Trust will abide by all Government Covid requirements. Your safety is our priority. All exhibitors will be contacted via email if there are any updates in the Covid situation.  

Sustainability

The environmental impact a festival can have is huge. To protect the future of our tamariki and the environment, the Trust asks you to choose more sustainable options where possible. There will be a waste-management system on the day which you will hear more about closer to the date.

Coming Soon!

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VOLUNTEER

Want to volunteer for the festival?
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The event is run by passionate volunteers who share the same Love for Japan, and want to spread it to fellow Wellingtonians.

Volunteer registration will open soon. If you are interested to be involved more as a part of committee members, please contact us here.

Registration will open soon - watch this space
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Event 2024

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Visiting Us

Public transport will be the best way to get to Michael Fowler Centre.
There are plenty of bike parks available around the venue.

Closest Parking

Lombard Parking is only cross the road from Michael Fowler Centre costing $3.00 for 30mins. You can stay for maximum of 12 hours for $15.00.

Cheapest Parking

There is street parking near the venue at $3 an hour for a maximum of 3 hours.

For Participants

There are no carparks allocated for exhibitors/vendors at the venue. Loading zone will be open to exhibitors pre-post festival but we suggest you park on Victoria Street if you wish to park your car for a whole day.