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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- June 2021
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AJS-Q’s Conversations from Japan Event
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You are invited to join the AJS-Q ’s Q & A with Kylie and Tiffany Johnson, authors of the recently published Utsuwa - Japanese objects for everyday use.
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AJSQ Careers Evening
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Come and listen to people who have learnt Japanese and have successfully utilized the language as part of their careers paths.
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CHAKAKAI - tea ceremony and flower arranging experience
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The Australia Japan Society Qld is delighted to host a tea ceremony and flower arranging experience. Come and bask in the glorious Gold Coast Hinterland, drink tea, and arrange flowers with two of Australia’s best instructors.
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Compassionate Grounds: Ten Years on in Tohoku
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31 Jul – Sat 21 Aug, 2021 | Metro Arts, West End
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"Compassionate Grounds: Ten Years on in Tohoku” is an exhibition of Japanese screen-based artworks that respond to the disaster and the transformed landscapes that represent irreversible loss and displacement.
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Curated by AJS-Q member …
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Japan and Friends Day - Gold Coast
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Once a year the Japan Society Gold Coast organises a cultural event together with Consulate General of Japan on the Gold Coast.
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A family friendly event that introduces traditional Japaneses culture to Australia, with various food and craft stalls, live entertainment by performers and interactive workshops.
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FREE Admission Traditional drum, Classical Japanese dance, Yosakoi dance, Kendo .
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Popoco Little Memos by Yuiko Uto - Opening Night
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Opening night to explore Popoco - Little Memos. Popoco was born in a memo. Her stories act as mementos in the life of Japanese-born Brisbane artist Yuiko Uto.
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Yuiko’s works of Popoco show that life is full of surprises, sadness, curiosity and joy. She takes inspiration from her anime character idols and life growing up in Japan …
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Lord Mayor's Multicultural Awards for Business
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The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Awards for Business celebrate the contribution multicultural businesses make to the Brisbane economy and community through their creativity, innovation and resilience.
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Nominations for the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business are now open and will close 9 July 2021.
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4 Day Toowoomba Garden Tour September 2021
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Though we can't go to Japan just yet, AJSQ member - Japan Holidays - is offering members a chance to experience the next best thing - A Taste of Japan in Australia- with 4 days in September , including a visit to the picturesque Ju Raku En Japanese garden - complete with delicate cherry blossoms.
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AJS Japanese Study Group | online
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The Society offers weekly Japanese language get-togethers..
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The group now uses an online conference call facility to maintain the regular Thu afternoon Study Group sessions.
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Do you have something you'd like to share with AJS members?
Perhaps a travel story, article, Japan-related book or movie review, recipe or photograph. We always welcome any suggestions from members. Please send your contributions to Go-Nichi to the following email address: newsletter@austjpnsoc.asn.au
The AJS e-newsletter is sent to members at the end of the first week in every month.
GPO Box 2036 | Brisbane | Qld | 4001
execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
Chancellor: His Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Co-Patrons :
The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
President - Margaret Rackemann
Immediate Past President - Andrew Hay
Vice-Presidents - Julie Yamamoto and Taeko Imura
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Ross Humphreys - (Past President)
Ross McConachie - (Past President)
Tomomi Iwasaki - Assistant Treasurer
Mark Bulley - Webmaster
Yuki Nishiyama
Gladys Busch
Kohei Tamura
Takeshi Takada
Nicole Patterson
Leonie Kawamoto
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