Programme Guide
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The details of the 2024 program are currently in progress.
The following is the previous program in 2022 (for reference).
Programme Guide
Time
Session / Performance
11:00 AM
Tamashii Taiko Drummers - "冬 Winter"
Tamashii Taiko Drummers are a contemporary taiko group based in Auckland. They are best known for their high energy performances that combine music, dance and martial arts, all while showcasing the Japanese drums (Taiko)
11:15 AM
Japanese Community Children's performance
Kia ora koutou
Japanese Kindergarten and Waitakere Japanese Supplementary School join forces to perform for you today. We will perform ‘Chikyuu o don don’ and ‘Paprika’. Japanese kindergarten is a NZ licenced early childhood centre under the Ministry of Education. We provide early childhood education in a Japanese immersion environment. We admire and respect Auckland’s multicultural society and aim to provide a link to Japanese culture and heritage for children attending our centre.
11:30 AM
Japan Day Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM
Yosakoi Soran New Zealand
We are a Japanese Yosakoi Soran dance group. We have been introducing Japanese culture through this exciting performing art in Auckland, New Zealand since April 2003.
12:15 AM
Japanese Myth "Once upon a Time"
This is the beauty and mystery of Japan on film. The music is a Japanese animation song by Auckland-based musician Dai - Westies.
12:30 PM
Tamashii Taiko Drummers - "夏 Summer"
Tamashii Taiko Drummers are a contemporary taiko group based in Auckland. They are best known for their high energy performances that combine music, dance and martial arts, all while showcasing the Japanese drums (Taiko)
Tamashii Taiko Drummers are a contemporary taiko group based in Auckland. They are best known for their high energy performances that combine music, dance and martial arts, all while showcasing the Japanese drums (Taiko)
12:45 PM
琴音 (Kotone) The Traditional instrument
Kotone is playing Japanese harp Koto. We have been practicing and performing in Auckland.They will be performing 3 traditional songs, which is Sakurasakura - cherryblossom , Koojoono tsuki - ruined moon and Iwaino kyoku - celebration song.
Hope you enjoy it!
1:15 PM
Japanese Calligraphy Demonstration - Rie Shibasaki
Rie Shibasaki, Japanese Calligraphy Artist, worked at Japanese Calligraphy Company called Nihon shuji Kyoiku Zaidan for 6 years as a examiner. Then moved to Auckland and started to teach Japanese Calligraphy in Auckland. Closing my classes since 2017, but still working for media and some events.
1:30 PM
Aikido Shinryukan
The largest Aikikai Aikido organisation in NZ promoting a non-aggressive, non-competitive Japanese martial art. Classes are taught in a friendly environment building confidence and improving coordination.
2:00 PM
Yosakoi Soran New Zealand
We are a Japanese Yosakoi Soran dance group. We have been introducing Japanese culture through this exciting performing art in Auckland, New Zealand since April 2003.
2:15 PM
Japanese Food - Sushi, Ramen, Okonomiyaki, etc
2:30 PM
Local Rock band - The Westies
A rock group based in West Auckland, we will be rocking out in support of Japan Day and as a sign of welcoming you with our spirit.
3:00 PM
Local Rock and Japanese Band - Motley Too
Japanese rock band in Auckland, showcasing our rock spirit at Japan Day.
3:30 PM
The Art of Anime Song - Sleepwalk Skelton
A well-known band specialising in ani-songs. Come and enjoy the wonders of Japanese ani-song.
4:00 PM
Japanese Ukulele Band - Uki Uki
A very fun ukulele comical band entertaining people with the ukulele in Auckland. How will they entertain us again? Stay tuned!
4:30 PM
Akane - Traditional Japanese Music Band
Akane is a musical unit playing traditional Japanese songs, in particular Minyo and Shigin. We play our songs on Shamisen and Wadaiko along with the singer. We are based in Auckland and have been performing at various events in the area for the past 3 years.
We mainly play MInyo songs, which are Japanese folk songs from all around Japan as well as Shigin that are a mix of Japanese and Chinese poems. We play these types of songs in our special Akane style.
We hope you all enjoy the fusion of the graceful style of Shigin, the dynamic sound of Tsugaru Shamisen and the very powerful beats of Wadaiko!
4:45 PM
We love Okinawa - Enjoy Islands Songs
6:00 PM
Japan Day Ends
📌 Venue : The Ttusts Arena