For the first time ever, we are running Japan Week throughout Wellington city from the 14-22nd September!
Store Location: The Bento Bar
The Bento Bar Onigiri & Miso Soup Pop-Up
For a limited time, dive into The Bento Bar’s exclusive delights right in the heart of the CBD! Our Eastside catering and takeaway joint, renowned for Japanese onigiri rice balls, is setting up shop on vibrant Cuba Street during the Japan Festival. Offerings include a rotating menu of flavour-packed ONIGIRI, and umami loaded CHUNKY MISO SOUP.Dietary-Friendly: Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free. Veggie and vegan options aplenty!
16 ~ 27 Sept. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm only. Quantities are limited.
Store location: Old St Paul
On Sunday 15 September at 12.00pm, Nao Kamei will be performing Tsukushi-Mai, a traditional dance characterised by unique foot movements and leaps that originated in Kyushu.
Following this, Chindon Rin will play street music! Chindon'ya also known as Japanese marching bands, are a type of elaborately-costumed street musicians in Japan who advertise for shops and other establishments, and a rare sight nowadays.
Workshops by both talented women will take place after their concerts. Come and experience these wonderful artforms from Japan!
Store Location: 7 Marion Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Garage Project Beer Garden at 7 Marion Street, Te Aro
📅 Saturday, 14 September | 12 - 8 pm
📅 Sunday, 15 September | 12 - 7 pm
Join us for an exciting weekend at the Garage Project Beer Garden in collaboration with the Wellington Japan Festival! We're bringing you a unique fusion of craft beer and delicious eats from 8 local food trucks right in the heart of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
🍺 Beer Highlights:
Sip on some of Garage Project’s renowned Japanese-influenced beers, perfectly paired with the cultural spirit of the festival. Plus, Be among the first to try our exclusive new creation—a never-before-seen brew that’s sure to pique your curiosity and leave you wanting more.
Be among the first to try Konbini™—a never-before-seen brew that’s sure to pique your curiosity and leave you wanting more.
🍽 Food Trucks!
Bring your friends, grab a bite, and experience the best of Wellington’s food and craft beer scene in our Beer Garden. No tickets are required—just good vibes and great brews!
Cinema Locations: Wellington, Upper Hutt
Presented by the Embassy of Japan, welcome to the Japanese Film Festival 2024!
Enjoy a diverse selection of six heartwarming films.
Join us in celebrating Japanese culture and cinema. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable event!
Tickets can be obtained now from Website!
Wellington 17- 21 September at Penthouse Cinema & Cafe
Upper Hutt 12, 13 October At Whirinaki Whare Taonga
Store Location: Google map link.
Only on 21&22 September.
Discover the Flavours of Japan with Our Gourmet Bento Boxes! Experience a taste of Japan right here in New Zealand with our carefully crafted bento boxes, packed with a delightful variety of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each box is a culinary journey, featuring traditional Japanese favourites alongside unique local twists. Order your bento today and indulge in a feast that’s both wholesome and delicious! www.tatsushi.co.nz
Store Location: Google map link.
Good House Keeping is a friendly eco shop located at the very top end (South) of Wellington’s Cuba Street.
Our shop sells household and daily needs products, and offers a selection of locally made eco-friendly cleaning & personal care products for refill. We also specialise in a wide range of high quality imported goods from around the world, in particular from Japan and Germany.
Our Japanese made & sourced products include:
• Woodworking hand tools, craft & gardening tools from Miki City, Hyogo.
• Steel tool boxes from Toyo, Osaka
• Stationery products from Life Stationery, Penco, Mitsubishi Pencil, NT Cutter, MT, Rinrei etc
• Household & Work buckets and Watering Cans from Onoe Seisakusho, Himeji City, Hyogo
• Enamelware from Noda Horo, Tochigi City, Tochigi
• Kitchenware, Kitchen knives and Kalita coffeemaking products
• Towels from Hayashi, Osaka including the Ring Star brand
• Canvas Bags made by Matsunoya, Tokyo
• And many othersOur shop is 6 years old and we are proud to offer a great selection of Japanese products that are not otherwise found in New Zealand :-)
Store Location: Google map location.
The overall mood at Dragonfly is sophisticated, relaxed and chic with a contemporary Asian dining room, cocktail bar and bamboo courtyard. Our menu travels throughout Asia and is inspired by our favourite eating experiences incorporating classic Asian dishes with a modern twist.
For the Japan Festival we are pleased to offer a delicious Matcha cocktail, our version of a Katsu Sando and a Golden Curry with truffle, winter squash and crisp enoki.
Store location: Google map link.
For the Japanese Festival, Heyday has brewed Moon Assembly, a Miso Autumn Ale 5.5%
Moon Assembly Miso Autumn Ale glows with a dark red hue. The velvety-soft mouthfeel reveals layers of slightly sweet bread honey & a biscuit undertone, creating a rich & comforting taste. Subtle hints of umami add a unique depth, making each sip an inviting experience. Heyday Beer Co, a vibrant brewery and brewpub on Wellington's iconic Cuba St, keeps it fresh and creative with a rotating lineup of craft beers and dynamic art. The space bursts with colour, contrasted by the working brewery that runs the length of the venue, giving customers a true 'fresh is best' experience, straight from the brewery to bar. Available from September 14th on tap and in 440mL cans at Heyday Beer Co, 264 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington. Until stock lasts.
Cans are also available from: Website
Store location: Google map link.
Our store embodies all things homeware and gifting, with an emphasis on beautiful Japanese made goods and tableware which is exclusively imported directly from Japan. We have an ever-growing range of products and brands from Japan including stationery, incense, chopsticks, textiles, water bottles, kitchenware, hair accessories, books and matcha! Our shelves adorn a selection of beautiful tableware featuring modern Asian designs on traditionally crafted Japanese ceramics. The process and techniques used today are the same as they have been for generations, with the clay sourced by local makers from a huge basin within the Gifu Prefecture on the main island of Honshu. Each piece, no matter how similar, is unique in itself as it has been skilfully made and glazed by hand.
Website: www.orient-nz.com
Instagram: @orient.decor
Location: Google map link.
Sakura Japanese Playgroup provides a play area for Japanese families and Nihongo speakers in a Japanese language environment for pre-school children aged 0 to 5 years old and caregiver. Please feel free to join our session every Tuesday from 9:30am to 1:00pm including school holidays . See you at Hataitai Community House!
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Store locations: Newtown, Johnsonville, Karori
Our three ramen shops are some of the most legitimate Japanese Ramen in all of Wellington!
Come try our Ramen (Japanese Noodle Soup); Karaage (Japanese Style Fried Chicken); Ramune (Traditional Soda) from 14/9/2024 - 22/9/2024
Facebook: facebook
Email: theramenshopwellington@gmail.com
Store location: Google map link.
Origami serves a range of Japanese-fusion dishes, freshly made patisserie & a mix of eclectic drinks to suit everyone! While you are exploring what Cuba Street has to offer, pop in & visit Origami!
Store location: Google map link.
During Japan Week The Ferret Bookshop will be opening a small window into Japan, through books.Come along and Poke Your Nose in.
All display books will be available for purchase on our website.
Store location: Google map link.
Relax and align your body with the Japanese holistic therapy called Seitai (body alignment).
Seitai aims re-balancing your body to promote the health benefits of better flow, posture and function.
Beside the massage service, we offer physical vouchers as well as E-voucher online.
14th Sep 12pm-6pm at the stall at the Japan Festival in the Michael Fowler Center
17th Sep onward, 11am-7pm by appointment. Website: japanesebodytherapy.nz
Store location: Google map link
Mikimoto Delux treatment and Hydro Facial with professional Japanese skincare will be available from 16/09/2024 - 21/09/2024 at Dr Hill Advanced Beauty Clinic. Please call to make an appointment and note spaces are limited.
Kira Hill Artist will exhibit at the clinic and on the 14th of September at the Japanese Festival at Michael Fowler Centre.
Store location: Google map link.
There'll be a special sake and umeshu (plum wine) display at Moore Wilson's Wine Beer & Spirits on Tory Street for the duration of the Japan Festival Wellington.
This will run from Sat 14 Sept to Sun 22 Sept 2024. The store is open each day from 8.30am to 6pm. Plus there'll be in-store sake and umeshu tasting on Saturday 21 September from 12.00pm to 4.00pm (age restricted 18+)
Date and times: in-store for the duration of the Festival from 8.30am to 6pm. The in-store tasting will be on Sat 21 Sept from 12pm to 4pm. Contact point: www.nakano.nz
Store location: Google map link.
Established 1997, Miyabi Japanese restaurant has been dedicated to serving authentic and traditional Japanese cuisine for over 25 years in the Wellington CBD.
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Store location: Google map link.
ONZEN is the tinniest clothing shop in Wellington. We bring directly from Japan Japanese anime clothing, Japanese designers and street fashion brands, vintage, collectible, sought after, rare and unique items. Instagram @onzenanimestyle
Our online store website is onzenonline.com
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Wellington
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