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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- July 2023
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AJS-QLD Annual Careers Evening
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10th August 2023 | Hybrid Event - in-person and online
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The Australia Japan Society of Queensland is proud to host its annual Japan Careers evening on Thursday 10 August.
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This year we are honoured to co-host with the Japanese Consulate General of Japan Brisbane for the delivery of the event. The new Consul-General, Mr Gomakubo, will make an opening speech …
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Evening in the Bonsai House event (Postponed)
We are saddened to report that due to circumstances beyond our control that the Evening in the bonsai house has had to be postpone until early 2024.
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We are looking forward to welcoming you all to this fantastic event then.
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Australia Japan Dinner
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As part of this year’s Japan Month celebrations members and guests of Australia Japan organisations in Southeast Queensland are invited to the inaugural Australia Japan Dinner.
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The evening will include a presentation titled “10 Things You Should Know about the Japanese Economy” by Mr GOMAKUBO Junji, Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane, cultural entertainment and a three-course dinner and …
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AJS Member Elysha Rei features in new exhibition
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AJS Member, Elysha Rei , recently had a commissioned artwork open at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre as part of its 60th anniversary exhibition.
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The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre was established to create a safe space for Japanese Canadians, and to share Japanese culture with all Canadians Elysha's work - The Strength in Sixty Sakura - hand-cut in paper, represents …
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Former President Ross McConachie awarded OAM
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Congratulations to Mr Ross McConachie OAM, former President of the Australia Japan Society - QLD, on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Australia-Japan relations, and to business.
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For over 35 years, Ross has worked to support ties with Japan, including in business, investment, cultural, and education sectors.
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He was previously awarded The Order of …
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The Way of Tea
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Indulge in the ancient art of chado – the way of tea.
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The artform of tea making has been long practiced in Japan. So too has the development of the specialist production processes that create the unique flavours of Japanese artisanal teas.
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Delight all your senses with the subtle delicacy of Matcha, the mellow tones of Gyokuro, …
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Tiny Trees: Bonsai Demonstration
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This free demonstration presented by the Bonsai Society of Queensland focuses on the cultivation of some of the tiniest of bonsai sizes.
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Come along to this free bonsai demonstration dedicated entirely to Tiny Trees!
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Bonsai is the art of growing cultivated trees and shrubs in pots, but did you know that there are many different sizes of …
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Matsuri Brisbane 2023
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2nd September 2023 | presented by Brisbane Seinendan
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A one-day celebration that's moving to Whites Hill State College in 2023 — and taking place from 11am–5pm on Saturday, September 2 — it's Brisbane's own ode to the country that brought us sushi, katsu, yakitori, sake, matcha lattes and more.
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Expect to find more than a few things from that list …
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Iwasaki Sangyo Prize - Japan
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Now in its 26th year, the Queensland Department of Education International is providing Queensland Year 12 students of Japanese language with the opportunity to undertake a cultural immersion experience in Japan to enhance their language proficiency and deepen their knowledge of Japan’s society and culture by being actively immersed in new environments.
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The Prize is strongly supported by the Consulate …
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Kobe Marathon 2023
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Held over a weekend in the sunny but cool month of November, the Kobe Marathon is one of the city's most popular sporting events.
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The marathon starts at Kobe City Hall, a two-minute walk from Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station.
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A meaningful run, open to anyone willing to join, the marathon is built on the concept of gratitude and friendship, …
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Sogetsu Ikebana - 60 years in Qld
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24th August 2023 | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Brisbane
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60 years of Sogetsu Ikebana in Queensland at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Brisbane from 4pm on Thursday 24 August 2023 with a livestreamed Ikebana demonstration from Tokyo in GOMA Cinema A followed by a celebratory party at the GOMA Bistro.
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Master Instructor of Sogetsu HQ Nakamura Sozan will …
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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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After more Japan-related Events and Happenings around Australia?
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The National Federation of Australia Japan Societies is the national body representing all the Australia Japan Societies around Australia.
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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 - David Shield
Immediate Past-President - Margaret Rackemann
Vice-President - Julie Yamamoto
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Andrew Hay (Past President)
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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