Our projects

Educational exchanges

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Annual marathon exchange

For nearly thirty years, Sakai, Japan, has invited and funded a Wellington runner to compete in its annual Senshu International Marathon. In recent years Wellington has reciprocated by inviting a citizen runner from Sakai to compete in the Wellington Marathon.

Art and pottery exhibitions

The Japan Festival

Japan Festival Wellington is a biennial event celebrating Japanese culture in Wellington and the city’s ties with Sakai. It is organised by the Wellington Japan Festival Trust with support from Embassy of Japan and Wellington City Council.

The Hanami Picnic

Each spring the Wellington Sakai Association holds our annual hanami (blossom viewing) picnic under the Sakura (cherry trees) gifted by Sakai city - our sister city - at Katherine Mansfield Park.

Ikebana

Jkaiwa

jKaiWa is an opportunity for people with Japanese conversational ability who want to practice their language skills. it is organised by the Wellington JET Alumni Association, Wellington Sakai Association and Japan Society of Wellington and supported by the Embassy of Japan and the Wellington City Council. Entry is free for Wellington Sakai Association members.

Wellington Children’s Art Exhibition

The Wellington Sakai Association is a sponsor of the Wellington Children’s Art Exhibition and arranges for selected artworks from the exhibition to be displayed in Sakai.