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Experience Japan in Australia and New Zealand
Experience Japan in Australia and New Zealand
Japan is coming to you! Attend one of the upcoming festivals near you and treat yourself to an authentic Japanese experience without leaving your backyard.
Auckland Japan Festival
When: 9 February 2020, 10am – 6pm Where: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane West
The 19th annual Japan Day will showcase cultural exhibits including ikebana flower arrangement, tea ceremony, calligraphy demonstrations and bonsai to name a few! There will also be a variety of food stalls of all your favourites including a live mochi pounding serving delicious steamed rice cakes fresh from the mortar! Yosakoi dancers and martial arts performances are also set to take the stage, with world-renowned taiko drum and shamisen duo, KENJI x KEISHO, making their first appearance. Stop by the Visit Japan / JNTO desk and pick up some free maps and travel guides or chat to our Japan travel experts!
Free entry
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