Japan down under in Dunedin

Dunedin celebrates the sister city relationship between New Zealand and Japan with the Nippon DownUnder Festival of Japan, which begins on Friday September 23.

Ongoing exhibitions will showcase Japanese kimono, armour and swords, pottery, printmaking and contemporary art. There'll be concerts from renowned Japanese musicians, and Japan's leading classical martial artists will incorporate daggers and samurai swordsmanship into their demonstrations.

Tours of the University of Otago's cherry blossom trees will be on offer, and visitors can partake in a traditional tea ceremony, marvel at taiko drumming or engage in mock Sumo wrestling.

Contact: (03) 474 3403.

On the web: CityofDunedin.com (see link below)