Flavours of Nyonya – A Cup of Hope for Nepal
マレーシアの方々によるネパール応援イベント！
(November 20) Flavours of Nyonya – A Cup of Hope for Nepal Hosted by the Sabah Auckland Association New Zealand on 24th November 2026 at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, Mt
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Celebrating 100 Years of Sogetsu Ikebana
The Art of Japanese Floral Beauty in Auckland (October 20) Celebrating 100 Years of Sogetsu Ikebana — The Art of Japanese Floral Beauty in Auckland The timeless beauty of Japanese floral art came to life at Eden Garden in Auckland on 3rd-4th October 2026, where a special exhibition celebrated the 100th anniversary of Sogetsu Ikebana, one of Japan’s most distinctive schools of flower arrangement Ikebana is much more than simply arranging flowers
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Auckland Asia Festival 2026 — アジアのお祭り
Celebrating the Colours of Asia Auckland Asia Festival 2026 — Celebrating the Colours of Asia Last weekend, the Auckland Asia Festival brought the vibrant spirit of Asia to Auckland Showgrounds!
Visitors enjoyed a wonderful celebration of Asian cultures, with exciting live performances, delicious street food to unique cultural experiences, the festival offered something for everyone, bringing people and communities together through food, music, culture,...
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2026 Overload NZ — What an AMAZING Weekend!
オーバーロード、NZアニメ・マンガ祭りは大成功！
(27 September) 2026 Overload NZ - What an AMAZING Weekend! 今年のオーバーロード、NZアニメ・マンガ祭りは大成功！
What a weekend! Overload NZ Anime & Manga Convention 2026, held on 26–27 September, brought Auckland alive with the incredible energy of anime, manga, cosplay, music and Japanese pop culture! The venue was filled with so many passionate fans and amazing cosplayers, each bringing their favourite characters to life From beautifully...
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"Kia Ora Japan!" Cultural Event in Auckland
Kia Ora Japan - A Celebration of Japan in Auckland (8 August) On Saturday, 8 August 2026, Auckland was given a special taste of Japan as the New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland hosted Kia Ora Japan Held at Gracecity Church in Greenlane, the event brought together people of all ages to experience Japanese culture, music, traditional arts and community spirit.
spirit. The day began with the powerful sound of Japanese taiko drums, setting the atmosphere for a lively celebration. From traditional performances to music and singing, visitors enjoyed a wonderful variety of entertainment presented by talented performers who share their love of Japan. For many visitors, Kia Ora Japan was also an opportunity to discover the quieter and more delicate side of Japanese culture. A traditional tea ceremony offered a glimpse into the Japanese values of hospitality, respect and attention to detail. There were plenty of opportunities to do more than simply watch. Visitors could try Japanese calligraphy, origami, traditional toys and creative workshops — giving children and adults the chance to experience Japanese culture for themselves.
2026年8月8日（土）、オークランドのグリーンレーンにあるGracecity Churchにて、オークランドニュージーランド日本協会主催の日本文化イベント「Kia Ora Japan!」が開催されました。
当日は、伝統芸能や日本食、体験ブースなどを目当てに多くの地域住民や日系コミュニティの皆さんが集まり、大変賑やかな交流の場となりました。
他団体によるこうした素晴らしい草の根の文化発信運動に接することができ、大変刺激を受ける1日となりました。JCTAとしても、ニュージーランドにおける日本文化の普及と地域コミュニティ間の連携を今後とも大切にしていきます。
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