Welcome to
New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland
Founded in 1960, the New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland is “a two-way bridge between two countries”.
Our primary goals are:
The promotion of understanding and good will between the people of Japan and New Zealand.
The study of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern.
To establish liaisons and promote cultural exchanges with Japanese individuals, groups and institutions.
To extend hospitality to Japanese visitors to New Zealand and provide information for members and others proposing to visit Japan.
Welcome to
New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland
Founded in 1960, the New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland is “a two-way bridge between two countries”.
Our primary goals are:
The promotion of understanding and good will between the people of Japan and New Zealand.
The study of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern.
To establish liaisons and promote cultural exchanges with Japanese individuals, groups and institutions.
To extend hospitality to Japanese visitors to New Zealand and provide information for members and others proposing to visit Japan.
NZJS Clubs
AOTEAKAI
Japanese Tea
Ceremony club
Enjoy learning the Way of Tea and share the culture in New Zealand. Come and join Aoteakai.
JAPANESE CLASS
Japanese Lessons
Japanese course from beginner to advance level. Study groups available.
HAERE MAI
Taiko Drumming Group
Haere Mai Taiko are one of New Zealand’s most authentic and enthusiastic performers of Japanese taiko drumming, and we are seriously passionate about taiko!
Featured News
Enchanted Worlds Virtual Tour
For everyone looking for their culture fix from home, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki has just released the latest version of its immersive and interactive virtual tour of the exquisite Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan.
What’s On
To the Utopia Across the Ocean: Kawase Isamu and the Origin of Grassroots Internationalism in Post-war Japan
The Japan Studies Centre of the New Zealand Asia Institute would like to invite you to our seminar To the Utopia Across the Ocean: Kawase Isamu and the Origin of Grassroots Internationalism in Post-war Japan on 3 February 2021.
