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Enewsletter- May 2022

It’s happening: Japan to reopen borders from June

It’s happening: Japan to reopen borders from June
TimeOut

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.

According to Kyodo News, Kishida made the announcement in a press conference in London on Thursday May 5.

We don’t have details yet, but Kishida said the plan is to consult with health …

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Haiku Workshop

Haiku Workshop
14 May 2022

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.

Limited to 12 participants

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

An Evening with The Australia Japan Youth Dialogue
2 June 2022

Come and join the Australia Japan Society Queensland for an evening with the members of the Australia - Japan Youth Dialogue.

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

Members Lunch with His Excellency Mr YAMAGAMI Shingo, Ambassador of Japan to Australia
14th June 2022

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.

This will be a very popular event and seats are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Brisbane Club …

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Chiharu Shiota - The Soul Trembles at GOMA

Chiharu Shiota - The Soul Trembles at GOMA
18 Jun 2022 – 3 Oct 2022

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.

Shiota’s beautiful and disquieting works express the intangible: memories, dreams, anxiety and silence. …

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May Webinar Report - Koto performance

May Webinar Report - Koto performance
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.

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

My Journey with the Dragon - How I fell in love with the Koto
I heard the Koto played long before I ever decided to learn how to play.

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

Storytime - in Japanese - Museum of Brisbane
1st June | in Japanese

Join us in the Dome Gallery every second Wednesday and enjoy a charming picture book.

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.

Please note, bilingual sessions will be offered on …

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The Brisbane JSL Study Group 

The Brisbane JSL Study Group 
The Brisbane Japanese Sign Language Study group was founded in November 2020.

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.

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

To Be Human: Ken + Julia Yonetani floor talk
8th July 2022

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.

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

JLPT in Brisbane- July
3 July 2022

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.

Applications from both in-state and interstate will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. Regular application …

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