Artistic swimmers immerse themselves in Japanese culture
Co-captain of the New Zealand Artistic Swimming team, Eden Worsley, describes visiting Japan and learning about Japanese culture while there for the world championships.
TrackII/News
Japan’s response to China’s Pacific influence dominates roundtable discussions
Japan's evolving relationships with S.Korea and India were among the talking points at a roundtable the Foundation held this month examining Japan's foreign policy under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Business/News
Students bring Asia knowledge to tackle Japan's plastic challenge
How to encourage Japanese consumers to reduce plastic waste was the theme of this year's Asia Savvy Student Challenge, which drew on participants' knowledge of Japanese culture to find solutions.
Sports/News
Girls shine on and off the field at Japan sevens tournament
While in Japan for the Sanix World Youth Rugby Tournament, the girls from Manukura School immersed themselves in the local culture by undertaking a high school visit and exploring cultural sites.
Research/News
A young academic's voyage into uncharted waters
Up-and-coming academic Kina Kunz recently travelled to Japan to conduct research and speak at the ISA Asia-Pacific conference about Japan and Korea's divergent paths in response to the rise of China.
Arts/News
Good Company artist building bridges in Japan
Visiting Japan for the first time since the onset of Covid-19,artist and Good Company Arts director Daniel Belton returned to reconnect with colleagues, foster new connections and present new work.
Sports/News
NZ Aikido team awed by modern and ancient Japan
Training for the World Championships in the cool of the evenings, the NZ Aikido team spent their days exploring the bustling city of Kyoto, learning about Japanese culture and taking in the sights.
Sports/News
Softball players connect with schools for cultural exchange
Students in Auckland and Palmerston North got to learn about Japanese and Filipino cultures when the respective softball teams visited New Zealand for the Softball World Cup 2022.
Sports/News
Japan rugby trip "opens students' eyes to a world beyond their imaginations"
The team from Hamilton Boys High returned from Japan not only with the prized Sanix Cup silverware but an new-found appreciation of Japanese history and culture, writes 1st XV Coach Cameron Moor.
Arts/News
Exploring the Arts in Tokyo and Seoul: A Cultural Journey
Read director arts Craig Cooper's account of his recent visit to Japan and South Korea to connect with potential partner organisations and scope out new opportunities for the Foundation.
Arts/News
Speakers to provide Japanese lens at photo festival
We chat to Auckland Festival of Photography CEO Julia Durkin about the two Japanese photography practitioners Emi Higano and Ihiro Hayami who the Foundation is supporting to speak at the festival.
Education/News
Drumming up Asia learning in schools
Classrooms around the motu reverberated with the sound of taiko drumming thanks to a new Foundation programme bringing Asia-focussed activities to New Zealand schools.
