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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- May 2020
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Dear members and friends of the AJS-Q,
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I hope you and your families are safe and well amidst the recent unprecedented changes to work and daily life as a result of COVID-19 related restrictions.
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Communication and connection has never been more important. So, while we cannot meet in person the AJS-Q will continue to keep members and friends connected via our website, enewsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Former AJS - QLD President, Ross McConachie, receives Imperial decoration
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On 29th April 2020 , the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2020 Spring Imperial Decorations.
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Learn Japanese and a New World Opens Project
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Learn Japanese and a New World Opens Project The Monash Japanese Language Education Centre is committed to supporting Japanese language education at all levels in a variety of ways including Advocacy. The latest Monash endeavour to encourage students to take up and /or continue Japanese language studies, is the ‘Learn Japanese and a new world opens’ project.
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Assistance for International Students
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On April 22, the Queensland (QLD) Government announced the establishment of an online consultation service as part of its efforts to assist international students who are unable to return home.
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Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway and Herb Gardens
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Each month throughout 2020 the AJS-Q is celebrating the Sister City anniversary by highlighting aspects of Kobe.
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This month we’re looking at the Nunobiki Herb Garden on Mount Rokko - one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kobe. Accessed by ropeway, this garden offers a stunning view of the city.
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Food Bank for International Students
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TAFE Qld has launched a food bank to assist international students affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Can't visit Japan? - Let Google Street View and Japan Holidays take you there...
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Whilst we are currently unable to visit Japan due to COVID-19, we can still explore the best that Japan has to offer by exploring Japan on a virtual trip using Google Street View with Japan Holidays.
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AJS Japanese Study Group | now moved online!
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From March 2020, the person-to-person gatherings for the Group were cancelled.
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The group now uses an online conference call facility 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: His Excellency, The Governor of Queensland Co-Patrons : The Hon. The Premier of Queensland, The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
Ms Margaret Rackemann - President Mr Andrew Hay - Immediate Past President Mr Yuki Nishiyama - Vice President Ms Julie Yamamoto - Vice President Ms Taeko Matsunaga - Secretary Mr Steve Abbott - Honorary Treasurer Ms Tomomi Iwasaki - Assistant Treasurer Mr Ross McConachie - Past President Mr Ross Humphreys - Past President Mr Mark Bulley- Webmaster Ms Shoko Arakawa Dr Taeko Imura Ms Gladys Busch Mr Takeshi Takada Mr Kohei Tamura Mr Andrew Carter Ms Nicole Patterson
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