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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- May 2022
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It’s happening: Japan to reopen borders from June
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In news that many of us have been waiting to hear, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that border restrictions will begin to relax this summer.
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According to Kyodo News, Kishida made the announcement in a press conference in London on Thursday May 5.
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We don’t have details yet, but Kishida said the plan is to consult with health …
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Haiku Workshop
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Join the AJS-Q and Paper Boat Press Gallery for an autumn haiku workshop. Learn about the history of these small but beautiful Japanese poems and how to create your own haiku before transferring your work onto a ceramic keepsake.
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Limited to 12 participants
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If you’ve always wanted to learn about Japanese haiku, this is your chance. The …
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An Evening with The Australia Japan Youth Dialogue
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Come and join the Australia Japan Society Queensland for an evening with the members of the Australia - Japan Youth Dialogue.
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The Australia Japan Youth dialogue has been fostering the next generation of Australia Japan relations. Come along and hear about what the Youth Dialogues does and how it is deepening Australia Japan relations. Hear from luminary …
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Members Lunch with His Excellency Mr YAMAGAMI Shingo, Ambassador of Japan to Australia
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Members of the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QJCCI) and the Australia Japan Society - Queensland (AJS-QLD) are invited to a lunchtime address by His Excellency Mr YAMAGAMI Shingo Ambassador of Japan to Australia.
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This will be a very popular event and seats are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Chiharu Shiota - The Soul Trembles at GOMA
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The Soul Trembles’ highlights twenty-five years of Chiharu Shiota’s artistic practice. She’s renowned internationally for her transformative, large-scale installations constructed from millions of fine threads that cluster in space or form complex webs that spill from wall to floor to ceiling.
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Shiota’s beautiful and disquieting works express the intangible: memories, dreams, anxiety and silence. …
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May Webinar Report - Koto performance
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On Wednesday the 4th of May the AJS-Q was delighted to welcome award-winning Koto musician Ikoujyu Tanno and her students to the Society’s “An Evening with…” series of webinars.
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Being able to see koto played in Australia is difficult, let alone by a leading musician free of charge, and from the comfort of our own homes. This was a unique …
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My Journey with the Dragon - How I fell in love with the Koto
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I heard the Koto played long before I ever decided to learn how to play.
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In fact, anyone who has been to a Japanese restaurant has more than likely heard the Koto being played as background music. I grew up in a family with strong musical roots- my great grandfather composed music for bands that played in the gazebo in …
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Storytime - in Japanese - Museum of Brisbane
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Join us in the Dome Gallery every second Wednesday and enjoy a charming picture book.
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Then stay on for a craft activity. 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.
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Please note, bilingual sessions will be offered on …
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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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To Be Human: Ken + Julia Yonetani floor talk
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To coincide with the To Be Human exhibition at QUT Art Museum, join Emma Cain for a floor talk of what is the first major survey exhibition of Australian-Japanese artist duo Ken + Julia Yonetani.
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Working together since 2008, the artists have built a collaborative practice that unearths and visualises hidden connections between people and their environment. …
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JLPT in Brisbane- July
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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.
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Applications from both in-state and interstate will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. Regular application …
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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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