Past Events (Consular Office in Christchurch)

Japanese Film Festival 2023

1 Venue
Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
2 Schedule & Trailer
(1) Tuesday 21 November 6:00PM  Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko  　　
(2) Monday 27 November 6:00PM  Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za
(3) Tuesday 28 November 6:00PM  The Lone Ume Tree 
(4) Wednesday 29 November 6:00PM  A Long Goodbye    
3 Others
 ADMISSION FREE

Japanese Film Show 2023

1　Venue
Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium

2　Schedule & Trailer
(1) Tuesday 4 July 6:00PM  Josee, The Tiger and The Fish　　
(2) Tuesday 22 August 6:00PM  Sing a Bit of Harmony
(3) Tuesday 26 September 6:00PM  Ride Your Wave
(4) Tuesday 31 October 6:00PM Fireworks
 *  Suzume is unavailable from the film distribution company this year  

3  Others
 ADMISSION FREE

Japanese Film Show 2022

1　Venue
Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
2　Schedule & Trailer
(1) Thursday 21 July 2:00PM  ARRIETTY 　　
(2) Tuesday 30 August 6:00PM  EVERY DAY A GOOD DAY
(3) Tuesday 20 September 6:00PM  WEATHERING WITH YOU
(4) Thursday 13 October 2:00PM  LETTER TO MOMO   　         
(5) Tuesday 6 December 6:00PM  DAD'S LUNCH BOX
(7) Thursday 19 January 2023 2:00PM  CHILDREN OF THE SEA
 
3  Others
 ADMISSION FREE

Japanese Film Festival 2022

1. Venue
   Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
2. Schedule & Trailer
   (1) Tuessday 25 October 6:00PM  We make Antiques!　　
   (2) Thursday 27 October 6:00PM  Nosari – Impermanent Eternity
   (3) Monday 7 November 6:00PM  AWAKE
   (4) Tuesday 8 November 6:00PM  After The Sunset   
3. Others
    ADMISSION FREE

Ningyo : Art and Beauty of Japanese Dolls Exhibition

Date: 9 - 27 April 2021
Venue: Canterbury Museum
Enquiries: Consular office of Japan (cultural.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp)

2020 Japanese Film Show

VENUE： Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
ADMISSION FREE　 
Schedule:
Sun 1 November    2:30pm The Wonderland
                              5:00pm Bento Harassment
Mon 2 November   6:00pm The Takatsu River
Tue 3 November    6:00pm Mentai Piriri
Wed 4 November   6:00pm Finding Calico
Mon 7 December   6:00pm  Spirited Away (In collaboration with the Canterbury Film Society)
Tue 8 December    6:00pm  Every Day a Good Day
Wed 9 December   6:00pm  The Last: Naruto the Movie

 

Japanese Film Festival (Autumn)

Monday 9 March - Friday 13 March 2020
VENUE： Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
ADMISSION FREE　
Please note: Monday 9 March is a Canterbury Film Society presentation, has a different screening time, and a Koha/Donation is kindly requested. Canterbury Film Society

Schedule:
Mon 9 March 7:00pm  Departures　　   　
Tue 10 March 6:05pm  Sing My Life                
Wed 11 March 6:00pm  A Story of Yonosuke  
Thu 12 March 6:05pm  Pecoross' Mother and Her Days
Fri 13 March 6:05pm  A Living Promise


Canterbury Japan Day 2020

Sunday, 1 March 2020, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm at Riccarton Race Course
Please see all Canterbury Japan Day details here and its official FACEBOOK.

Event by Consular Office of Japan:
- Sake Tasting Corner at the Consular Office’s Booth, Ground Floor
- J-POP & Childrens’ music show by Miki Hazuki (Singer & Songwriter)
- Workshop “Umami Taste of Japan with Koji” by Myoho Asari (Expert for Japanese fermented foods)

 

除夜の鐘（JOYA NO KANE）[Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve] In Christchurch

Time & Date: 4:00pm-5:30pm, Tuesday 31 December 2019
Venue: The World Peace Bell in the Christchurch Botanical Garden
(Please use the Riccarton Ave. car park by the tennis courts.)

 

Japanese Film Evenings

Title: The Wind Rises
Time & Date: 6:00pm, Monday 9 December 2019
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
FREE Admission
We look forward to seeing you.

 

 

Japanese Film Festival 2019

Here was the schedule for the Japanese Film Festival 19-22 November.

Japanese Film Evenings

 

 

 

Tue 27 August 18:00
Kurara: The Dazzling Life of Hokusai’s Daughter
Free Admission  
Christchurch Art Gallery
Philip Carter Family Auditorium

We look forward to seeing you.
Details

 

The Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition “THE SPIRIT OF BUDO”

-The History of Japan’s Martial Arts-

17 MAY - 18 JUNE (Closed 3 JUNE)
Open 10am - 4pm
Ashburton Museum
329 West Street (SH1), Ashburton

Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Film Evenings

Thank you so much for your patience. We have rescheduled the Japanese Films in April and May as below.

Thursday 11 April from 18:00 Close-Knit　　　
Thursday 18 April from 18:00 Where I Belong
Tuesday  7 May from 18:00 NORIBEN 　　　

Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Admission Free

We look forward to seeing you.

Details

 

 

Japanese Film Evenings

Thank you so much for your patience. We have rescheduled the Japanese Films in April and May as below.

Thursday 11 April from 18:00 Close-Knit　　　
Thursday 18 April from 18:00 Where I Belong
Tuesday  7 May from 18:00 NORIBEN 　　　

Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Admission Free

We look forward to seeing you.

Details

 

 

Canterbury Japan Day 2019

Sunday, 3 March 2019, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm at Riccarton Race Course

Canterbury Japan Day was established by The Japanese Society of Canterbury and first held on 11 March 2012, the anniversary of the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, for the recovery of both Japan & New Zealand after their disasters, and to encourage the victims to regain their strength and go forward. Now in its 8th year and gaining in popularity each year, it attracts about 20,000 people from around Canterbury and is the biggest Japanese cultural festival in the area. Rotating the theme around the four seasons, this year it is “Japanese Autumn”.

You can experience not just Japan’s traditional cultural arts and ways (taiko drumming, koto, ikebana, kimono, calligraphy, tea ceremony, karate, kendo) but you can enjoy the festival via all five senses: indoors and outdoors booths by local businesses and community groups have a variety of Japanese foods and activities. Please see all Canterbury Japan Day details here and its official FACEBOOK.

The Consular Office of Japan booth will have free tastings of Japanese-made sake (for 18+ please), plus free information on cultural events and tourism materials. As this year Japan is hosting the Rugby World Cup, there is a special photo booth.

Shakuhachi performer, KINOHACHI, is coming especially from Japan to introduce the profound rhythms of Japanese traditional music blended with a contemporary beat.

“Kojiya Woman” Myoho Asari, who has kindled the Shio-Koji boom in Japan, will demonstrate ways of preparing various foods with koji (the excellent mould which is used in fermentation to make sake, miso & soy sauce)

Details of performances and demonstration here:
KINOHACHI Shakuhachi performance
SHIO-KOJI Cooking Demonstration

 

 

The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition “Struggling Cities: from Japanese Urban Projects in the 1960s”

Thursday 1 November – Friday 14 December 2018
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Kahukura Building, Ara Institute of Canterbury
130 Madras Street, Christchurch

Admission Free

Details

 

Japanese Film Festival

Tuesday 6 November – Thursday 8 November 2018
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium Cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street, Christchurch
Feature Films in Japanese with English subtitles
Admission Free  (No Bookings required)
Festival tickets will be allocated on a first come / first served basis.

Short films will be shown from 6.00 pm

Details

 

Japanese Film Festival

Tuesday 13 March – Thursday 15 March 2018
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street, Christchurch

Feature Films in Japanese with English subtitles
Admission Free
No Bookings
Festival tickets will be allocated on a first come / first served basis.
A series of short cultural films will be shown from 6.05 pm
See attached flyer

 

The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition “Japanese Handcrafted Form: Traditions & Techniques”

Saturday 10 March – Wednesday 4 April 2018
Venue: Matariki (former Registry Building) University of Canterbury
Ilam Road, Christchurch
See attached flyer

 

Japanese Film Festival

Tuesday 10 October – Thursday 12 October 2017
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery, Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Cnr Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street, Christchurch

Feature Films in Japanese with English subtitles
Admission Free
No Bookings
Festival tickets will be allocated on a first come / first served basis.
A series of short cultural films will be shown from 6.05 pm
See attached flyer

 

Japanese Film Festival

Wednesday 15 March ~ Friday 17 March 2017
VENUE: Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch
500＋ Seats
All films in Japanese with English subtitles
Admission Free ‐No Bookings
Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 6.00 pm
A series of short cultural films will be shown from 6.05 pm
See attached poster

 

Japanese Film Festival 2016

Monday 3 October ~ Thursday 6 October 2016
At Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch
In Japanese with English subtitles
ADMISSION FREE NO BOOKINGS– Big Venue 500+ Seats
5.45 pm Complimentary tickets available at venue
6.00 pm Short cultural films
6.30 pm Main Feature

See attached poster

 

The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition

“Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns”

From Saturday 2 July until Sunday 7 August 2016 in Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery
The only South Island venue for this exhibition!

This exhibition introduces the works of 35 artists active in seven major traditional kiln sites in Japan: Arita & Karatsu, Hagi, Bizen, Kyoto, Kutani, Seto & Mino and Mashiko.

Aigantighe Art Gallery, 49 Wai-iti Road, Timaru
Open Tuesday – Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12.00 – 4.00 pm; Closed Monday

Admission Free

http://www.timaru.govt.nz/community/facilities/art-gallery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aigantighe-Art-Gallery-819376648072927/

Sponsored by The Japan Foundation, Embassy of Japan, Consular Office of Japan, Aigantighe Art Gallery

This exhibition was opened by Ambassador Takata on 1st July. See for more details 

 

「CANTERBURY JAPAN DAY 2016 Japanese Winter」

Sunday 16 March 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Riccarton Park 165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

The Japanese Society of Canterbury with local businesses and sponsors and support from the Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch.

 

Japanese Film Evening

Thank you to everyone who filled in the questionnaire on cultural events. In response to “more Japanese films please” we are having a Japanese Film Evening every 2 months, starting at the end of June:

Tuesday 28 June at 6.30 pm
Merivale Lane Theatre, corner of Merivale Lane & Rossall Street at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
“Lady Maiko” written & directed by Masayuki Suo (“Shall We Dance”, “I Just Didn’t Do It” “Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t”)
Starring: Mone Kamishiraishi, Hiroki Hasegawa, Sumiko Fuji, Tamiyo Kusakari

A musical comedy loosely based on “My Fair Lady”, “Lady Maiko” is about Haruko, a young woman with a strong regional dialect and clumsy manners, who wants to become a maiko (apprentice geisha). Even with the help of Professor Kyono, a linguistic expert, can she achieve her dream?
Come and see this warm-hearted story set in beautiful Kyoto!

English Sub-titles; 135 minutes; Classification G
Free Admission; 120 seats available.
6.00 pm Theatre open
6.10 pm Japanese cultural short films
6.30 pm “Lady Maiko”

 

Japanese Film Show

Monday 14 March ~ Wednesday 16 March 2016
VENUE: Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Christchurch
BIG VENUE 500＋ SEATS!!
All films in Japanese with English subtitles
Admission Free ‐No Bookings
Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 6.00 pm
A series of short cultural films will be shown from 6.10 pm
See attached poster 

Monday 14 March 6.30 pm Drama & Comedy in the Kubo Family!
Osaka Hamlet / 108 minutes
PG Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers Note: Violence & Coarse Language
Director: Fujiro Mitsuishi / Cast: Keiko Matsuzaka, Ittoku Kishibe, Naoyuki Morita, Kanpei Hazama,
Fusako Kubo is suddenly widowed and left with 3 sons. A mysterious man appears, claiming to be her late husband’s young brother, and moves in. How do the 3 boys cope?

Tuesday 15 March 6.30 pm Real & Virtual Action Anime!
Summer Wars / 109 minutes
PG Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers Note: Contains Violence
Director: Mamoru Hosoda / Cast Voices: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Nanami Sakuraba, Mitsuki Tanimura,
Kenji has a summer job programming for a company behind a huge online world called Oz. Natsuki, a very popular girl, invites him to go to Ueda City in Nagano for the 90th birthday of her grandmother, matriarch of the Jinnouchi clan.

Wednesday 15 March 6.30 pm Intimate & Poignant View of a Family’s Relationships!
Still Walking / 114 minutes
G Suitable for General Audiences
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda / Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Yui Natsuhara, Kirin Kiki, Yoshio Harada
A brother and sister and their families visit their elderly parents on the 15th anniversary of their brother Junpei’s death from drowning while saving another boy.

 

Japanese Film Festival

VENUE: Cinema 4, Hoyts Northlands
Northlands Shopping Centre, Main North Road, Christchurch
All films in Japanese with English subtitles
ADMISSION FREE
NO BOOKINGS
Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 30 minutes prior to screening time on first come first served basis.
See attached poster

Monday 5 October 6.30 pm
Wood Job ウッジョブ 神去なあなあ日常
2014 / 116 minutes / PG Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers
Director: Shinobu Yaguchi
Cast: Shota Sometani, Masami Nagasawa, Nana Seino, Hideaki Ito

Tuesday 6 October 6.30 pm
The God of Ramen ラーメンより大切なもの　
2013 / 90 minutes / G Suitable for General Audiences
Director: Takashi Innami
Cast: Shosuke Tanihara, Kazuo Yamagishi

Wednesday 7 October 6.30 pm
Thermae Romae テルマエ・ロマエ
2012 / 108 minutes / M Suitable for mature audience 16 years and over Note: Violence & nudity
Director: Hideki Takeuchi
Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Aya Ueto, Kazuki Kitamura, Riki Takeuchi

Thursday 8 October 6.30 pm
The Wind Rises　風たちぬ
2014 / 126 minutes / PG Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers
Director: Hayao Miyazaki　
Cast Voices: Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto

 

TOHOKU –Through the Eyes of Japanese Photographers - April 2015

The Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch, CPIT and The Japan Foundation have pleasure in presenting this traveling exhibition of photographs, curated by Kotaro Iizawa, a leading photography critic. These photographs aim to enhance understanding of the culture, climate and life in the Tohoku region.

Please take this opportunity to view these wonderful photographs yourself and tell your family and friends.

Thursday 30 April – Saturday 23 April 2015

Place: ARTBOX, corner of St Asaph & Madras Street, Christchurch
ARTBOX is a CPIT-led collaboration to provide temporary exhibition and retail space for the Christchurch arts community, post-earthquake.

Opening Times: Tuesday – Friday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Saturday 12 noon – 4.00 pm

See attached poster

 

JAPANESE FILM SHOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Thu 26 September The Boy and The Beast

• Thu 24 October Lupin the Third

• Tue 19 November Recall

• Wed 20 November Born Bone Born

• Thu 21 November Room Laundering

• Fri 22 November Her Sketchbook

• Mon 9 December The Wind Rises

  • Enjoy the art of Japan: calligraphy, bonsai, ikebana, paintings and more.

  • Japanese music; Japanese Drums “TAKUMI“, Japanese Choir, Japanese Instruments “Koyu-kai” and New Year’s Eve Music Event “Kouhaku Uta Gassen”

  • Special guests “SHOWKO” Ventriloquist Rakugo Performer

  • The winter Haunted House

  • Participate in the Tea Ceremony

  • Japan National Tourist Association Sydney Branch Office with “Visit Japan” display

  • Approximately 30 Food Stalls “Yatai” with Japanese delicacies including sushi, dango, croquets, ramen, karaage, curry, yakisoba, and many more. Hot & cold drinks

• Monday 2 March ~ Wednesday 4 March 2015
  VENUE: Cinema 4, Hoyts Northlands, Northlands Shopping Centre, Main North Road
  All films in Japanese with English subtitles

   

  * Monday 2 March 2015 6.15 pm
  Howl's Moving Castle ハウルの動く城 2004 / 119 mins / PG
  Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers. NOTE: Some scenes may scare very young children
  Director: Hayao MIYAZAKI
  Cast Voices: Chieko BAISHO as Sophie, Takuya KIMURA as Howl, Akihiro MIWA as Witch of the Waste
  Anime Master Hayao Miyazaki’s winner of the Osella Award at Venice International Film Festival!
  
  * Tuesday 3 March 2015 6:15 pm
  ROBO-G ロボジー 2012 / 111 mins / PG
  Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers. NOTE: Coarse Language
  Director: Shinobu YAGUCHI
  Cast: Shinjiro IGARASHI (Mickey Curtis) as Shigemitsu Suzuki, Yuriko YOSHITAKA as Yoko Sasaki, Gaku HAMADA as Hiroki Kobayashi
  From the unique viewpoint and excellent comedic feel of the writer-director of Happy Flight and Water Boys!
  
  * Wednesday 4 March 2015 6:15 pm
  ALWAYS -Sunset on Third Street- 3 ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日 '64 2012 / 142 mins / PG
  Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers NOTE: Violence & coarse language
  Director: Takashi YAMAZAKI
  Cast: Hidetaka YOSHIOKA as Ryunosuke Chagawa, Shinichi TSUTSUMI as Norifumi Suzuki, Koyuki as Hiromi Chagawa
  Downtown Tokyo in Showa Year 39 (1964) is the stage for instalment 3 of this popular series woven into a fabric made from the tears and laughter of the neighbourhood!

  ADMISSION FREE - NO BOOKINGS
  Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 30 minutes prior to screening time on first come first served basis

  See attached poster

   

  CANTERBURY JAPAN DAY 2015 JAPANESE AUTUMN

  
  Sunday 1 March 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Riccarton Park 165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
  The Japanese Society of Canterbury with local businesses and sponsors and support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

   

  • - Admire the beauty of Koyo (colourful autumn leaves) everywhere

  • - Enjoy the Autumn of Art: calligraphy, bonsai, ikebana, paintings, music

  • - Major Attraction: “Theatre of Princess Kaguya”

  • - Learn Kitsuke Obimai (Putting on kimono & tying obi to musical accompaniment)

  • - Participate in the Tea Ceremony

  • - Japan National Tourist Association Sydney Branch Office with “Visit Japan” display

  • - Approximately 50 Food Stalls “Yatai” with Japanese delicacies including sushi, dango, croquets, ramen, karaage, curry, yakisoba, and many more. Hot & cold drinks

  • - Performances by Garden City Big Band, Japanese Drums “Takumi”, Canterbury Japanese Choir, Japanese Instruments “Koyu-kai”, Individuals & Bands.

  Click for details

   

  JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL　

  
  Monday 22 September ~ Friday 26 September 2014
  VENUE: Cinema 4, Hoyts Northlands, Northlands Shopping Centre, Main North Road
  All film in Japanese with English subtitles

  Monday 22 September 2014 6.00 pm
  Casting Blossoms to the Sky　2012 / 160 mins / M (Suitable for Mature Audiences 16 years and over)
  Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi
  Cast: Yasuko Matsuyuki, Masahiro Takashima, Natsuki Harada, Minami Inomata, Shiho Fujimura

  Tuesday 23 September 2014 6.30 pm
  Leaving on the 15th Spring　2013 / 114 mins / G (Suitable for General Audiences)
  Director: Yasuhiro Yoshida
  Cast: Ayaka Miyoshi, Shinobu Otake, Kaoru Kobayashi, Saori Koide, Ryoko Tateishi

  Wednesday 24 September 2014 6.30 pm
  The Kirishima Thing　2012 / 103 mins / PG (Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers NOTE: Sexual References)
  Director: Daihachi Yoshida
  Cast: Ryonosuke Kamiki, Ai Hashimoto, Suzuka Ohgo, Masahiro Higashide, Kurumi Shimizu

  Thursday 25 September 2014 6.00 pm
  A Story of Yonosuke 2013 / 160 mins / PG (Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers NOTE: Sexual References)
  Director: Shuichi Okita
  Cast: Kengo Kora, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Sosuke Ikematsu, Go Ayano, Ayumi Ito

  Friday 26 September 2014 6.30 pm
  Doraemon and the Little Dinosaur　2006 / 107 mins / PG (Parental Guidance Recommended for Younger Viewers NOTE: Some scenes may scare very young children)
  Director: Ayumu Watanabe
  Cast Voices: Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Oohara, Yumi Kakazu, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Tomokazu Seki

  ADMISSION FREE on first come first served basis - NO BOOKINGS
  Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 30 minutes prior to screening time

  See attached poster

   

  HOW DID ARCHITECTS RESPOND IMMEDIATELY AFTER 3.11? The Great East Japan Earthquake

  
  An exhibition introducing various projects which architects initiated in the areas of emergency responses, temporary housing and reconstruction projects immediately after the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Each project is explained with drawings, models, photographs and related materials.

  Friday 29 August – Sunday 5 October 2014

  Daily 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

  At Canterbury Museum Level 3

  Admission Free

  .See attached poster

   

  GEORGE & NORIKO Musicians Extraordinaire!

  
  Melbourne-based duo George & Noriko bring their unique fusion of blues and Japanese shamisen music to Christchurch for one performance only

  Sunday 24 August 4.00 pm (Doors open 3.30 pm)

  Jack Mann Auditorium, UC College of Education, 25 Rutherglen Avenue (350 seats)

  No bookings. Free admission on first come first served basis. Complimentary tickets available at venue from 3.30 pm.

  See attached poster

   

  JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL

  
  Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 February 2014
  At Hoyts Cinema 3 Northlands Mall
  Monday 24 February 6.30pm: KAMUI R16 2009 120 minutes
  Tuesday 25 February 6.30 pm: EVANGELION 2.22 YOU CAN(NOT) ADVANCE PG 2009 108 minutes
  Wednesday 26 February 5.00 pm & 8.00 pm: DORORO R13 2007 138 minutes

  All Films in Japanese with English subtitles. No bookings.
  Complimentary tickets available at venue each eventing 30 minutes prior to screening.

  See attached poster

   

  CANTERBURY JAPAN DAY 2014 JAPANESE SUMMER

  
  Sunday 23 February 2014 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Riccarton Park 165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

  
  Inside Exhibitions & Shows: Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Origami, Kimono, Summer Festival Theme Room, Okinawa Café, Haunted House “Obake-Yashiki”

  
  Outside Food Stalls “Yatai” mobile stalls: Sushi, Curry, Yakisoba, Takoyaki, Taiyaki, Wagashi & Dagashi and many foods & snacks enjoyed in Japan and now here in Christchurch

  
  Performances: Japanese Drums “Takumi”, Canterbury Japanese Choir, Japanese Instruments “Koyu-kai”, Individuals & Bands.

  See attached poster

   

  JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL - SPRING 「日本映画祭（春）」

  JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL - SPRING 「日本映画祭（春）」
  VENUE: Cinema 4, Hoyts Northlands
  Northlands Shopping Centre, Main North Road

  
  Hayao Miyazaki Anime Duo
  宮崎駿アニメ2作品の連続上映！

  Monday 9 September 6.30 pm
  KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE 　魔女の宅配便
  G 1989 103 minutes
  
  Tuesday 10 September 6.30 pm
  PRINCESS MONONOKE もののけ姫
  PG 1997 133 minutes

  Seijun Suzuki 1960s Special Trio
  鈴木清順監督(60年代作品)特集！

  Wednesday 11 September 6.30pm
  THE GUYS WHO PUT MONEY ON ME 俺に賭けた奴ら
  1962 91 minutes

  Thursday 12 September 6.30pm
  MILLION DOLLAR SMASH-AND GRAB 百万弗を叩き出せ
  1961 90 minutes

  Friday 13 September 6.30pm
  THE BREEZE ON THE RIDGE 峠を渡る若い風
  1961 85 minutes

  All film in Japanese with English subtitles
  FREE ADMISSION - NO BOOKINGS – Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 6.00 pm.

  Please download the flyer here.

   

  THE DOLLS OF JAPAN

  The Japan Foundation Traveling Exhibition Abroad “THE DOLLS OF JAPAN”
  University of Canterbury Central Library
  Monday 12 – Friday 30 August 2013
  
  A Rich culture of Japanese dolls including Hina Ningyo for Girls’ Festival, Gogatsu Ningyo for Boys’ Festival, dolls showing traditional theatre such as Noh, Bunraku and Kabuki, dolls of local areas made by craftsmen in traditional and contemporary types.

  Please download the flyer for the festival here.

   

  Canterbury Japan Day 2013 Theme “Japanese Spring”

  

  Sunday 3 March 2013 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Riccarton Park 165 Racecourse Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

  Inside Exhibitions & Shows: Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Ikebana, Pottery, Kimono Show, Opportunity to be photographed in kimono, Traditional Toys, Origami, etc
  Outside Food Stalls “Yatai” mobile stalls: Sushi, Curry, Yakisoba, Takoyaki, Taiyaki, Wagashi & Dagashi and many foods & snacks enjoyed in Japan and now here in Christchurch
  Stage Performances: Martial arts, Japanese Classical Dance, Dancing, Instrumental Groups, Individuals & Bands.

  Please download the Canterbury Japan Day 2013 poster here.

   

  Japanese Film Festival 2013

  JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL
  VENUE: Cinema 4, Hoyts Northlands
  Northlands Shopping Centre, Main North Road

  Monday 4 March 6.30 pm
  THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY 　借りぐらしの アリエッテイ
  G 2010 94 minutes
  
  Tuesday 5 March 6.30 pm
  THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME 時をかける少女
  PG 2006 126 minutes

  Wednesday 6 March 6.30pm
  MAADADAYO まあだだよ
  PG 1993 134 minutes

  All film in Japanese with English subtitles
  FREE ADMISSION - NO BOOKINGS – Complimentary tickets available at venue each evening from 6.00 pm.

  For more information please download the Japanese Film Festival 2013 flyer here.

   

  “Japan: Kingdom of Characters” Exhibition from The Japan Foundation

  “Japan’s most popular characters that have triggered worldwide crazes from 1950s to 2000s. Featuring life-sized figures of Hello Kitty, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mobile Suit Gundam and more, this exhibition will be accompanied with panels, film and character-related products allowing a window into the obsessive phenomenon of Japan’s world of characters. In particular anime and manga have become increasingly a topic of interest around the world, so the Japan Foundation responds and examines the impact of characters on Japanese society.” From Japan Foundation Sydney.

  

  Wednesday 14 November – Saturday 1 December (official flyer)
  At Chambers@241, 241 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch
  Opening Hours: Wednesday – Friday 11.00 am – 5.30pm and Saturday 10.00 am  - 2.00 pm