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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- February 2022
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AJS-Qld Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2022
Welcome to 2022, the 50th anniversary of the Australia Japan Society of Queensland.
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The Society was established in 1972 to promote common interest, mutual understanding and goodwill between the peoples of Australia and Japan - at all levels.
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Fifty years on this is still reflected in the Society’s membership, comprising Australians and Japanese, individual, family, student and corporate members, whose interests include business, education, government and culture.
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2022 promises to be an exciting year with a great lineup of regular activities together with special 50th anniversary events.
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Please check the Society's website and enewsletters for coming events.
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An Evening of Japanese Castles and Samurai with Chris Glenn
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The Australia Japan Society – Queensland is delighted to host an evening with Chris Glenn, an Australian expert on Japanese castles and samurai.
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Chris is a well-known personality in Japan and the author of more than six books on Japanese history, culture, castles and battles.
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Come and join us on the evening of Thursday 3 …
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THE 10TH ASIA PACIFIC TRIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART (APT10)
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4 Dec, 2021 - 25 Apr, 2022
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The landmark tenth edition of QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series, ‘The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT10) takes a fresh look at contemporary art from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
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The exhibition surveys recent developments in the art of a wide geography spanning from Northern Oceania to West Asia, with particular attention …
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AJS-Q Welcomes Consul-General of Japan, Mr Ono Masuo
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On behalf of the Committee and members of the Australia Japan Society of Queensland I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane, Mr Ono Masuo and Mrs Ono Kimu.
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Mr Ono’s term as Japan’s Consul-General to Queensland commenced in January 2022.
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We look forward to working together with Mr Ono and the …
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Japanese Film Festival Online 2022
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14-27th Feb 2022 | online
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If you've been missing JFF Australia, fear not.
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They're back for another instalment in 2022 from 14-27 February with a FREE online program.
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Watch it from the comfort and safety of your home from anywhere in Australia.
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Please take note that films streaming are available for 48 hours from the moment you click play. On …
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Governor Continues Role as Chancellor of the AJS-Qld
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I am delighted to announce that Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland has accepted the Society's invitation to serve as Chancellor of the Society during her tenure as Governor of Queensland.
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On behalf of the Committee and members of the Society I would like to thank Her Excellency for her commitment to further strengthening Queensland …
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Chris Glenn – An Australian Legend in Japan
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by Julie Yamamoto | Australia Japan Society of Queensland Committee Member
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I first met Chris in person around 2003.
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I had listened to him on the radio (in Nagoya) since 1995 and was already a huge fan.
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Not only did I admire him for his talent as a bilingual presenter but also for the way that he captured a huge, …
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Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships
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Applications for the 2022 MEXT Scholarship Teaching Training and Japanese Studies Categories are now open.
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Teacher Training Students Category (OPEN) MEXT offers scholarships to teachers outside of Japan who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities as “Teacher Training Students” under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.
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Available to teachers under 35, who have graduated from …
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Storytime - in Japanese - Museum of Brisbane
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Wed 9th March | in Japanese
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Join us in the Dome Gallery every second Wednesday and enjoy a charming picture book. Then stay on for a craft activity.
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All parents, carers and their children are welcome. Prams can be stored at reception, and lockers are available to store your backpack or nappy bag. Please note, bilingual sessions will be offered …
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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 Zoom 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: 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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