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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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Published: 14 October 2026

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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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Published: 14 October 2026

"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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Published: 17 August 2026

Saxophone & Piano: An Elegant Evening サキソフォンとピアノ演奏の夕べ

At ST. Heliers Church, Auckland, New Zealand on 2nd August 2026

VILLANI-JAMIESON DUO PRTESENTS TE AO TRIO
MICHAEL JAMIESON / TOMOMI ARITA / FLAVIO VILLANI
Music by Izumi, Sluka, Banks, Villani and more

In Maori, TE AO means “the workd” and “the realm of light”. In Japanese, “青” Ao means “blue”: a colour that reflects the sea and sky of Auckland, the city we are grateful to call home.

マオリ語で「TE AO（テ・アオ）」は、「世界」そして「光の領域」を意味します。 日本語では「青（あお／Ao）」は「青色」を意味し、私たちが暮らすここオークランドの海と空を映し出す色でもあります。故郷としてこの素晴らしい街を呼べることに、私たちは感謝しています。 「サクソフォン、ピアノ＆トリオの夕べ」 美しい音楽と卓越した演奏技術に彩られた、忘れられない一夜。 誰もが素晴らしい演奏を心から楽しみ、音楽と喜び、そして幸せな思い出に満ちたひとときとなりました。

An Evening of Saxophone, Piano & Trio, an unforgettable evening of beautiful music and outstanding musicianship. Everyone enjoyed their highly skilled performances, creating an evening filled with music, joy and happy memories.

「サクソフォン、ピアノ＆トリオの夕べ」、美しい音楽と卓越した演奏技術に彩られた、忘れられない一夜。 誰もが素晴らしい演奏を心から楽しみ、音楽と喜び、そして幸せな思い出に満ちたひとときとなりました。

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Published: 11 August 2026