We are a community group founded in 1960, with the aim of sharing Japanese culture with New Zealand.

For over 60 years NZJS has served as “a two-way bridge between two countries” promoting arts and culture, food and hospitality, education, and connection.

We support and promote Japanese cultural events, including Taiko drumming performances, Japanese tea ceremony, and offer Japanese language classes for adults in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

We also hold Taste of Japan – a community celebration of Japanese food and culture.