Hutt Japan Day 2025

Schedule

Sun Nov 09 2025 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Dowse Square Lower Hutt | Lower Hutt, WG

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Hutt Japan Day is back!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture at the Hutt Japan Day festival, held at the Lower Hutt Town Hall, Dowse Square & Dowse Art Gallery on Sunday, 9 November.
Celebrating 30 Years of Friendship
This year's event is extra special, marking 30 years of partnership with Minoh City, our sister city in Osaka, Japan. The festival is organised by the Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust, with support from the Hutt City Council and the Embassy of Japan.
What’s on offer?
• Be captivated by an array of Japanese performances and demonstrations
• Engage in hands-on activities and workshops
• Immerse yourself in the exhilarating rhythms of taiko drumming
• Indulge in delectable Japanese cuisine from one of our food vendors/stalls
• Explore our market area for unique Japanese treasures
Get Involved!
To participate in this special celebration as a performer, artist, cultural group, demonstration, market or food vendor, please visit our website for more details and registration forms: https://www.huttminoh.org.nz/participate-in-hutt-japan-day-2025
Save the Date - Sunday, 9 November 2025
Lower Hutt Town Hall, Dowse Square & The Dowse Art Museum
We look forward to celebrating the richness of Japanese culture with you!
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Where is it happening?

Dowse Square Lower Hutt, 27 Laings Rd, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand, Lower Hutt

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Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust

Host or Publisher Hutt Minoh House Friendship Trust

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