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Japan Information and Cultural Centre

The Japan Information & Cultural Centre provides a variety of free informational services on Japan to the general public and offers opportunities to learn about Japanese culture and language through diverse programmes.

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Japanese Paper Cutting (Kamikiri) Performance
Japanese Paper Cutting (Kamikiri) Performance
16th & 17th March 2026
Dazzling audiences with live paper-cutting! Watch as requested subjects are brought to life from a single sheet of paper in this incredible improvisational performance.
Superlative Artistry of Japan exhibition nz
The Superlative Artistry of Japan
20 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026
Discover the pinnacle of Japanese craftmanship at Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt.
MEXT Scholarship Programme 2026
MEXT Scholarship Programme 2026
Deadline: 19 February 2026
Japanese Studies - One year in Japan for university studends.
JFF Films
Free Online Japanese Films and Videos
Ongoing
Watch Japanese films, Documentaries with subtitles free via JFF+ online cinema, accessible in NZ.
Discover Japan
DISCOVER JAPAN - Online Learning Series
Ongoing
Short, free online lectures introducing various aspects of Japan, from society to food.

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