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.
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
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
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.
LeadershipNetwork/News
A Leadership Network member's life in Tokyo
In this article we catch up with Leadership Network member Gareth Stevens about living in Tokyo, how New Zealand is perceived in Japan and the recent visit by Prime Minister Ardern.
Education/News
Olympic sailor wows students with stories of Asia
Olympic sailor Sam Meech Zoomed in on classrooms around the country recently to share his stories about traveling and competing in Asia, including taking part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Leadership Network cohort thriving in Tokyo
It’s easy to feel lost in a city of 30 million but connecting with a crew of like-minded Kiwis has helped five expats find their feet in Tokyo.
Arts/News
Flowers and People - Gold
We talk to director of Whirinaki art gallery Leanne Wickham about the animated and interactive work Flowers and People - Gold, by Japanese arts collective Teamlab.
LeadershipNetwork/News
Japan connections run deep for Leadership Network member
When a delegation of Ainu people from Japan visited NZ, Leadership Network member Ben Matthews was excited to connect the group with tangata whenua using his Japanese to Māori translation skills .
Sports/News
Wheel Blacks take up taiko challenge in Japan
We talk to Wheel Black Cody Everson about playing wheelchair rugby in Japan and learning about and having a go at taiko drumming.
Sports/News
First XV Japan tour "trip of a lifetime"
Playing rugby in Japan was an eye-opening experience for Wainuiomata High School's First XV, but it was experiencing the culture and generosity of the locals that really impressed the team.
Sports/News
Sports grant provides Kiwi basketball players insights into Japanese culture
With help from a Foundation sports grant, the Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks basketball teams took time out from an intensive 10-day training camp earlier this year to experience some Japanese culture.