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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- August 2023
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Queensland Japan Sports Diplomacy Initiative
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The Australia-Japan Society (Queensland), Inc. is proud to host the Queensland Japan Sports Diplomacy Initiative Launch at the Brisbane office of Clayton Utz on the evening of Wednesday 13 September.
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Financial members of the AJSQ are invited to attend this event at no cost.
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If you are wanting to join the event, book early to avoid disappointment …
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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-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.
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The new Consul-General, Mr Gomakubo, will make an opening speech …
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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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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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Japan Festival Sunshine Coast – A Taste of Japan
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The Japanese Festival is coming to Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia!
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This festival offers a chance to experience traditional Japanese culture, food, music, and festive atmosphere.
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Come with your family and friends, and enjoy the Japanese festival together. 11 AM – 5 PM | Kawana Waters State College
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Japan | Art | Celebration 2023
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Join the Queensland Koto Society, Tenteke Taiko, Sakura Dancers and Shakuhachi players at the Seven Hills Hub for an afternoon like no other.
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Celebrating all that is Japanese art - dance and music - this concert is different to what has come before.
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Spend the afternoon enjoying this visual and musical feast for the senses and while …
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) – December
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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is largest-scale Japanese language test in the world.
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Since 1984, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to offer the JLPT as a reliable means of evaluating the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. The JLPT is widely recognised across corporate and government sectors as a benchmark for proficiency …
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QSA Talks: Japanese War Brides – a Queensland story
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Join Dr Keiko Tamura & Elysha Rei in a co-hosted event with the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane & QSA about Japanese war brides.
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In this talk Dr Tamura (author of Michi’s Memories) will cover the national narrative of war bride arrival in Australia, and Rei will share her family history story of her grandmother – a …
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UQJX Speech Contest
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UQJX is proud to bring you the opportunity again this year, to participate in our 2023 Japanese Speech competition!
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After much success with the first ever 2022 comp, this year UQJX will be bringing an even better stage for you to show off language skills. Topic: 私がなりたい、将来の姿/My desired future self (or longer version: what I want to …
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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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