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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.

Asakusa

Sensoji-temple

What's New

Japanese Speech Contest 2025
Japanese Speech Competition 2025
15 August
The Ambassador's Prize was given at the Fifteenth Annual Wellington Regional Japanese Speech Competition in 2025
Japanese Film Festival
Japanese Film festival 2025
26 - 28 September (Wellington), 11 & 12 October (Upper Hutt)
Join us to celebrate Japanese culture through films! Free Admission!
Hutt Japan Day
Hutt Japan Day 2025 - Register Now!
Sunday, 9 November 2025
Celebrate Japanese culture with food, performances, and workshops hosted by Hutt Minoh Friendship Trust.
Discover Japan
DISCOVER JAPAN - Online Learning Series
Ongoing
Short, free online lectures introducing various aspects of Japan, from society to food.
JFF Films
DISCOVER JAPAN – Free Online Japanese Films and Videos
Ongoing
Watch Japanese films, Documentaries with subtitles free via JFF+ online cinema, accessible in NZ.

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Others

  • Travel to Japan
    • JNTO - The official guide to traveling in Japan, offering comprehensive information on destinations, events, transportation, cultural tips, and travel planning. JNTO
    • Visit Japan Web - A convenient service that lets you complete arrival procedures (immigration and customs) and register for tax-free shopping online.
    • JR Pass - A budget-friendly rail pass ideal for exploring Japan by train. (Please note: we do not sell or provide detailed advice on JR Passes.)
  • Japan Related Organisations
  • Sister Cities
  • Past People-to-People Exchange programmes