Culture & Education

2026/4/17

Japanese Materials Lending Service

We are lending Japan-related items, DVD and books at Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland.

 

DVD


The Latest Japan Video Topics
2025/2026 No.2 1. Camellia japonica gardens 3'50''
2. "Kosen" nurture young engineers 3'55"
3. Synthetic diamonds in Japan 3'50"
4.Nagasaki, sparkling like a gem 3'55''

Web Japan (Japan Video Topics) : Video clips on Japan


DVD List for Loan
  • Bonseki (24'36'')
  • Japan: Fascinating Diversity (120'00.)
  • Japan Torism Agency Visit Japan (26'23'')
  • Enjoy! Japanese Food (11'00'')
  • Japanese Seafood Exports - The Secret behind the Quality (14'30'')
  • Delicious NIPPON (30'00'' x 4)
  • A Glimpse into Japan (5'00'')
     
 

Cultural Items Available for Borrowing

There are a variety of cultural items available for loan from the Consulate-General of Japan for use at school events and other cultural events that are open to and include the general public. Items can be booked by downloading a loan form and faxing or emailing it to us.

Some items will require a suitably large vehicle for their transportation from the Consulate to your school or centre where the items are to be used. In order to determine whether or not your vehicle is suitable please consult with the Consulate staff member in charge of lending the cultural items.

The equipment is lent free of charge, but with the understanding that the borrower will pay for repair or replacement costs should damage or loss occur. The lending period is usually not longer than TWO WEEKS, unless special prior arrangement is made.


Japanese Cultural Items
Display Items
  • National flags x 6
  • Paper lanterns x 17
  • Decorative straw hats for festivals (hanagasa) x 11
  • Koinobori (Children Day carp streamers) x 2 sets
  • Japanese Kite Set
Clothing
  • Happi (black & white) x 80
  • Okinawan G8 Summit happi (yellow) x 25
  • Women yukata and obi x 5
  • Men yukata and obi x 5
  • Women geta x 5
  • Men geta x 5
Cultural Equipment
  • Calligraphy sets x 3 * It does not include Hanshi paper or Bokuteki ink. 
  • Japanese toy set, including kendama and spinning tops
  • Taiko drums x 2 (Medium, Small)


<<Please note>>
  • Happi jackets and Yukata must be washed and ironed before return.
  • We do not courier loan items.
     
 

Loan Form for Download

When requesting use of our resources, please download the appropriate loan form and submit the completed loan form to our office by Email.

Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland
Email: pr@ac.mofa.go.jp

Download loan form here

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