Japan Festival Wellington is a biennial event celebrating Japanese culture in the Capital of Aotearoa - organised by volunteers of the Wellington Japan Festival Trust.
Whether it’s stunning martial arts displays, funky cosplay culture or the graceful tea ceremony, Japan Festival Wellington will have something for everyone.
Enjoy exciting stage performances, sample delicious Japanese dumplings and sushi, or even have a go at origami paper folding.
See our programme and exciting cultural events happening on the day!
Find Floor maps, exhibitor directories and highlights of past events.
Registration is now closed for the 2022 Festival, but if you have missed the deadline, please contact us.
Don’t worry! Late submissions may be considered. Send us an enquiry here.
Food stall late submitters – click here.
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.
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.
Public transport will be the best way to get to TSB arena.
There are plenty of bike parks available around the venue.
Wilson Parking at the bottom of the TSB arena
$4.00 / 30mins - Maximum $30
Street parking anywhere near the venue.
$1 / hour - maximum 3 hours
(Reduced parking fee until 30 June 2022)
Victoria Street Wilson Parking is an economical option if you want to park longer than 3 hours. $5 / hour - maximum $15 for 12 hours.
*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 at Victoria Street parking if you wish to park your car for a whole day.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Auckland
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Wellington
