2022 Highlights
Our 2022 Festival marked 70 years of diplomatic relations with Japan with a special Tea Ceremony for 70 VIP guests. Our guest of honour, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, officially opened the Festival.
The theme chosen for 2022 was Japan’s Tanabata Festival (also known as the Star Festival) and Matariki. Visitors were invited to take part in the Tanabata tradition of writing their wishes on strips of paper and tying them to the bamboo trees dotted around the TSB Arena.
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.
$3 / hour - maximum 2 hours
Victoria Street Wilson Parking is an economical option if you want to park longer than 2 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.
Saturday, 18th June 2022.
This website should include all the information you need as well as Facebook page.
List of vendors, performers lineups and other detailed information will be released closer to the date.
Thank you for your interest! We are looking for volunteers to help deliver the 2022 event - please click here to show your interest. Application closes on June 5th.
Your safety is the most important to us. The festival cannot operate in Red-light. We will always follow the government’s recommendations and rules and deliver the safest environment so that you and your whānau can enjoy the festival.
In any cases of changes, the Trust will release the updates as early as possible especially to the registered vendors / performers, as well as on the social media platforms.
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Yes - however the festival day can be quite full and crowded. For your best experience possible, please approach one of our friendly volunteers to escort you around the venue if you wish to do so.
As much as we love your furry friends, unfortunately no animals are permitted to ASB arena and Shed 6 - other than service dogs. Please be mindful of the flashing lights and loud music on the stage as well as irresistible food smell at Shed 6.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Auckland
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Wellington
