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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- August 2024
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An Afternoon of Traditional Japanese Music, Dance and the Art of Bonsai
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Join members and friends of the AJS-QLD for an afternoon of traditional Japanese music, dance and the art of Bonsai at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens’ Bonsai House.
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We recommend you start the afternoon with a stroll through the Japanese Garden before making your way up the path to the Bonsai House for what promises to be …
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Australia-Japan Dinner - SOLD OUT
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21st August 2024| SOLD OUT
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As part of this year’s Japan Month celebrations in Brisbane, we are again inviting all members and guests of Australia-Japan organisations in Southeast Queensland to the Australia-Japan Dinner.
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The evening will include a guest speaker, cultural entertainment and a three-course dinner and drinks.
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The event will provide a unique opportunity for members and guests from a wide …
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Japan Festival Sunshine Coast – A Taste of Japan
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The Japanese Festival is coming to Sunshine Coast!
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This festival offers a chance to experience traditional Japanese culture, food, music, and festive atmosphere. Come with your family and friends, and enjoy the Japanese festival together.
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11 AM – 5 PM | Kawana Waters State College
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Kiri-Edo: Japanese House
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Part of the PUNQ Festival in North Queensland from 1-18 August Kiri-edo is a major new site-responsive installation at the Japanese House, Ingham, created by Japanese Australian artist Elysha Rei.
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Honouring traditional Japanese aesthetic principals around light, shadow and pattern, this site-specific paper-cut installation captures the essense of Japanese aesthetics and the history of …
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Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition
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31st August - 1st Sept 2024
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Sogetsu Ikebana Queensland Inc. annual exhibition of Ikebana - the Japanese art of flower arranging.
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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The exhibition will be opened by Consul-General of Japan, Mr Junji Gomakubo, on Saturday 31 August at 10.15AM
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Matsuri Brisbane
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7th September 2024 | presented by Brisbane Seinendan
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A one-day celebration at Whites Hill State College i— and taking place from 11am–5pm on Saturday, September 7th— 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 on offer, and plenty of …
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Tani Tei En Open Garden
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An opportunity to see cherry blossoms in a beautiful Japanese garden including a tea house and lake.
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The 11 acre property consists of themed gardens, rainforest walks and metal sculptures. Tani Tei En is a 1/2 acre private garden built by Bob and Evelyn Marshall in 2007, and opened its gates to the public in 2010. It …
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Report - AJS-QLD at Japan Day 2024
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Report - Careers Evening 2024
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The Society was delighted to participate in this year’s Japan Day at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, a major event in the Consulate-General of Japan’s Japan Month celebrations.
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AJS President and talented Koto musician David Shield donated his time performing throughout the day. Attendance at the event continues to grow thanks to the work of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane …
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In August the Society jointly hosted its annual Careers Evening with the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane as part of Japan Month 2024.
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Once again ‘in-person’ attendee tickets sold out and more than 60 participants registered online for this popular event, demonstrating a continued strong interest in Japan related careers. HANAI Ikuko Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Brisbane opened the event and addressed the …
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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
Treasurer and Past President -Ross McConachie
Honorary Secretary - Taeko Matsunaga
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Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
Andrew Hay (Past President)
Ross Humphreys (Past President)
Mark Bulley - Webmaster
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Yuki Nishiyama
Kohei Tamura
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Nicole Patterson
Leonie Kawamoto
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