Be part of the celebrations!
Register to participate in Hutt Japan Day 2025
We are very pleased to announce that Hutt Japan day will be returning on Sunday 9th November 2025 at The Dowse Art Museum, Dowse Square and Lower Hutt Town Hall. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, performer, artist, stall-holder or food truck please register your interest by completing the applicable registration form below
Narukami Taiko Performer - HJD 2017
Performers
This includes musical acts, dancers, martial arts demonstrations, cultural performers, taiko drummers, and more! If you think you fit the festival, get in touch.
Emy Oikawa Artist - HJD 2017
Market Stall Holders
The market stall tables are for people to showcase their wares, sell items and promote their Japanese cultural activities. (Food items on stalls need to be registered separately.)
Takoyaki Food Stall - HJD 2017
Food trucks & Food Stalls
The Dowse Square will be used as a Asian Food Truck Fair and mini-picnic area. All food is welcome but at least one item should be Japanese flavour inspired in keeping with the theme of the day.