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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- October 2019
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AJS-Q Presentation of Dr Fujiko Chamberlain Education Award
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Australia Japan Society - Qld members and guests are invited to attend the presentation of the Dr Fujiko Chamberlain Education Award at the Society's End of Year event.
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The Award commemorates the contribution to education and Australia Japan relations by longstanding Committee member and Life Member of the AJS-Q, Dr Fujiko Chamberlain OAM, and will be presented to a student from Griffith University and a student from the University of Queensland.
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The event will be held at :
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Clayton Utz | Level 28 | Riparian Plaza | 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
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BIFF - Brisbane International Film Festival
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Join us for the largest celebration of film from 3 – 13 October. 11 days,100+ films, 65 venues, 28 events and more.
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We’ve got premieres, award-winners, headliners, tear-jerkers and spine-chillers you won’t want to miss.
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Whether you’re after a strikingly dark comedy that wrestles with mob rule; a kindergarten teacher who’s as handy with a zombie-dispatching shovel as she is a ukulele, or cinema classics to make your heart swell; BIFF is back for 11 spectacular days and nights of cinema.
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Japanese films include Japanese auteur Hirokazu Koreeda’s Palme d’Or–winning film, Shoplifters, the ghost story – Our House, and First Love – Japanese pulp director Takashi Miike signature madcap, gangster romp.
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Grab a friend and settle in for the largest celebration of film in Queensland.
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Applications for the 2020 JET Programme now open
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Applications for the 2020 JET Programme now open
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, is aimed at promoting grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations.
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The JET Programme invites young college graduates from around the world to participate in internationalisation initiatives and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, Boards of Education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools.
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The JET Programme has gained high acclaim both domestically and overseas for being one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes. We hope that all people involved in the JET Programme, both the participants and the local people with whom they live and work with, will build an international network and become successful in today’s global society.
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Application Deadline | 5PM Friday 15 November 2019 (AEDT)
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JETAA - Hanami in the Park
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13th October 2019
JETAA QLD invites you to join us at our annual Hanami picnic beneath the beautiful Jacarandas at New Farm Park.
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As always, there will be games and lots of great company. Family and friends are very welcome and the park has a wonderful playground nearby for little ones that need to burn off that extra energy.
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BYO food, drinks, picnic rugs, etc.
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New Farm Park | from 11:30 am
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JETAA QLD hopes to be under the giant fig near the Rotunda or that general area. ( look for the JETAA banner)
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Please note that the event will be postponed in the case of rain.
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Kinyu Ink Studio Exhibition VI
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Kinyu Ink Studio Exhibition VI
Kinyu Ink Studio is a school founded and run by Sensei Yumiko Kigoshi. Yumiko is a Master painter, and is founder and director of the Qld Kinyu Sumi-e Academy (a local branch of the International Sumi-e Association); and is also an 8th Dan calligrapher with the prestigious Syogeiin school of Japanese calligraphy.
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Bringing these two ancient and complimentary arts together, Yumiko teaches both calligraphy and Japanese Ink Brush painting under the banner of “Kinyu Ink Studio”.
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This is the collection of student works as presented at the sixth annual Kinyu student exhibition in Brisbane.
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2-4 PM | Brisbane Institute of Art | 41 Grafton Street, Windsor, Brisbane
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The Kyoto Hanga International Print Exhibition: Japan and Australia
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19 September – 10 November 2019 | Caloundra Regional Gallery
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The exhibition showcases the diversity and dynamism of printmaking in all its forms from Australia and Japan.
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The exhibition features artists associated with two leading organisations: the Kyoto Hanga Executive of Western Japan and the Print Council of Australia.
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Accompanying the exhibition is an extensive program of printmaking workshops.
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Free | Registration appreciated
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UQ Taiko Annual Concert
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UQ Taiko will be debuting new, innovative works written by members of the team, as well as showcasing performances from many new additions to the team.
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Tickets are FREE but must be booked to secure seats.
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Japanese Film Festival 2019
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Brisbane | 23 – 27 Oct 2019
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Experience the best in contemporary Japanese cinema, from film festival favourites and box-office hits to indie gems and quirky anime
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The Japanese Film Festival in Australia (JFF) is presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney. The JFF started in 1997 with three free film screenings by former Festival Director Masafumi Konomi and is now one of the largest celebrations of Japanese films in the world.
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Event Cinemas (Brisbane City Myer Centre)
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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.
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Co-Patrons :
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Ms Margaret Rackemann - President
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Mr Yuki Nishiyama - Vice President
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