We are back!
2022 Japan Festival Wellington on 18th June (Saturday) @ TSB arena & Shed 6.
After a devastating decision to cancel the 2021 event, our team has turned the disappointment into hope for the 2022 event.
Theme: Tanabata - Star Festival
Tanabata 七夕 also known as the Star Festival commemorates the reunion of two lovers - Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). They can only meet once a year when the sky is clear on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month (7 July).
In recent days people write their wishes on a strip of paper and hang them up on a bamboo tree - of which you will find on the Festival Day!
Come along with your friends and family, have some food, interact and enjoy little-Japan in the Capital of Aotearoa.
You will find more information about the festival programme, list of participants & venue map closer to the day.
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS oF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONSHIP
In 2022, we are also celebrating the 70 years of Japan-New Zealand diplomatic relationship. We are serving 70 bowls of tea to our VIP guests at the beginning of the festival. If you are there early enough you might get lucky to grab a cup of nice green tea!
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.
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to receive any updates.
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
