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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- November 2020
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Special shopping night at AJS-Q Corporate member paper boat press gallery
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Special shopping night at AJS-Q Corporate member paper boat press gallery
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paper boat press welcomes members and friends of the AJS-Q to a special shopping night at the gallery on Wednesday 2nd December from 6 – 8pm.
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JFF Plus - Online Festival
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Japanese Film Festival returns for 2020 as a free, streamed festival
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Fans of J-cinema in Australia and New Zealand, here’s some excellent news: the Japan Foundation Sydney’s annual film festival is going ahead as a free online event in December, bringing the best new and classic Japanese movies to your screen on demand ahead of the holiday season.
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Low Waste Christmas - Furoshiki Gift Wrapping and Origami Decorations
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6th December 2020 | presented by Brisbane City Council
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Come along and learn the Japanese art of origami paper folding and Furoshiki gift wrapping.
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Using preloved fabric scarves and recycled paper, Maki from Maki's Art will demonstrate how you can use Japanese wrapping and folding techniques in creative ways to reduce waste this Christmas.
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Japanese Film Festival 2020 ( in Brisbane 2021)
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8th-27th January 2021 | Brisbane
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The #JFFAU2020 Classics program has been revealed!
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The Japanese Film Festival in Australia (JFF) is presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney. The JFF started in 1997 with three free film screenings by former Festival Director Masafumi Konomi and is now one of the largest celebrations of Japanese films in the world.
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Assistance for International Students
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Though Queensland is now on the road back from the COVID-19 outbreak, international students in Queensland are still in great need of various support services, including food and housing needs.
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On April 22, the Queensland (QLD) Government announced the establishment of an online consultation service as part of its efforts to assist international students who are unable to return home.
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Kobe’s Waterfront Attractions
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Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q has been celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City Relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe.
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This month we are featuring Kobe’s Waterfront Attractions.
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Food Bank for International Students
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TAFE Qld has launched a food bank to assist international students affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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AJS Japanese Study Group | now moved online!
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From March 2020, the person-to-person gatherings for the Group were cancelled.
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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.
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Immediate Past President - Andrew Hay
Vice-Presidents - Julie Yamamoto and Taeko Imura
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Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
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Yuki Nishiyama
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