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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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E-update
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AJS-QLD 50th Anniversary ‘Evening in a Japanese Garden’
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On Saturday 3 September the AJS-Q will host a very special 50th Anniversary event in the beautiful Japanese Garden at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
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The Governor of Queensland Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, who is Chancellor of the Society, together with the Consul -General of Japan in Brisbane Mr Masuo ONO, who is a Patron of the Society, will attend this special event.
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IMPORTANT
At this stage the Evening in a Japanese Garden’ event is proceeding.
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However, as rain has been forecast for Saturday 3 September a final decision to proceed or cancel the event will be made at 12.00pm Saturday.
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Please check the website after 12.00pm tomorrow.
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Join us from 5:30pm and enjoy warm spring breezes through the trees and the soothing sound of water running over stones as you take a twilight stroll through the Japanese garden.
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Then, as evening falls, settle in for a picnic on the lawn and watch traditional Japanese dancers, taiko drummers and a koto performance amidst 100’s of twinkling lights.
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This is a unique opportunity to experience Japanese cultural performances in a very special setting.
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5:30pm – 8:30pm | Japanese Garden – Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
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PLEASE NOTE: Guests MUST provide their own food and beverages.
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There will be NO food or beverages for sale at the event or in the Gardens precinct.
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Matsuri Brisbane 2022 - a day in real Japan
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1日だけでも日本と繋がり、日本を感じられる日になりますように。
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Brisbane Japanese community group, Brisbane Seinendan Inc., is proud to announce the return of Japanese “matsuri” or festival spirit to Brisbane.
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The annual Matsuri is a place where the wider community can embrace the spirit of our Brisbane Japanese community and to be an event which demonstrates the vibrancy of our local Japanese community now and …
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JET Programme Networking Event
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Nakama, Griffith University's Japan Society, warmly invites all students and professionals to the JET Programme Networking Event on Wednesday, 7 September.
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This event is an interactive information session, where you will have the chance to hear more about the JET Programme, followed by an opportunity for Q&As with JET alumni and guests from the Consulate-General of Japan, …
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Japan's Railways- Celebrating 150 years, with Ken and Keith Parker
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The Australia Japan Society – Queensland is delighted to host an evening with Ken and Keith Parker, to celebrate the sesquicentennial (150 years) of railways in Japan!
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Keith and Ken have a keen interest in Japanese Railways.
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Between the two of them, they have ridden on about 90 percent of all of the railway lines in Japan! …
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Queensland Kinyu Sumie Academy Exhibition
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Celebrating the highest ranking award winner of the International Sumi-e Association Yumiko (Kinyu) Kigoshi, her prestigious masterpieces will be exhibited at the Brisbane Institute of Art from 16-27th September.
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Come and enjoy the inspiring world of "Dragon and Blossom". 1000AM - 3PM daily | Brisbane Institute of Art, 41 Grafston St, Windsor view more
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Experience the best of Joe Hisaishi with Candlelight.
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The music of many of Studio Ghibli’s fantastic film scores will be performed by a musical trio inside the gorgeous St John's Cathedral.
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If you’re a fan of anime and the wonder of films by Studio Ghibli, then you can’t pass up on this enchanting evening experience at St John’s Cathedral.
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On the night, the nave will …
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2022 NFAJS National Conference
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Tickets are now available for the 2022 Biennial Conference of the National Federation of Australia Japan Societies – to be held from the 16th-18 September 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia.
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The conference will focus around the rejuvenated North Terrace hub of culture, education and government in Adelaide with UniSA and the Playford Hotel being two of the key venues. The …
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Takashi Wakasugi | Stay Home Stay [Japanese Boy Stuck In Oz]
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![Takashi Wakasugi | Stay Home Stay [Japanese Boy Stuck In Oz]](https://austjpnsoc.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/takashi-1.jpg)
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Join Japan's favourite comedy export, Takashi Wakasugi, as he debuts his stand-up show at Good Chat Comedy Festival!
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This show is about a Japanese boy living with an Aussie family together in the time of Corona.
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He experienced so many unknown and unexpected things in Australian family life. He had some wonderful times and tough times. His …
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The Brisbane JSL Study Group
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The Brisbane Japanese Sign Language Study group was founded in November 2020.
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The purpose of the group is to facilitate sign language learning, promote deaf culture and act as a bridge for the deaf and disabled communities in the Australia-Japan partnership.
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Its current activities include: Online JSL lessons twice a week in a 4-term study framework. All lessons are conducted …
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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: Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Co-Patrons :
The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
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President - Margaret Rackemann
Immediate Past-President - Andrew Hay
Vice-President - David Shield
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Ross Humphreys - (Past President)
Ross McConachie - (Past President)
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Tomomi Iwasaki
Yuki Nishiyama
Kohei Tamura
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Nicole Patterson
Leonie Kawamoto
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