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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- June 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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Relationship Between University Rugby Clubs Goes from Strength to Strength
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In September 2019 University of Queensland Rugby Football Club (UQRFC) conducted a very successful tour to Japan during the Rugby World Cup.
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Bilingual & Trilingual Families Needed for UQ Research Project
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A PhD Research Project Team at The University of Queensland is looking for families living in Australia in which parents do not speak the same native language.
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Assistance for International Students
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Though Queensland has now moved to Stage Two, on the road back from the COVID-19 outbreak, international students in Queensland are still in great need of various support services, including food and housing needs.
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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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National Library Cuts to Japanese Collection
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The AJS-Q has become aware that the National Library (NLA) has recently approved a new policy that will see cuts to Asia-related resources including the Library's Japanese Collection.
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Arima Onsen - Kobe
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Kobe’s famous Arima Onsen has a history that spans more than 1000 years, making it one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan.
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Tucked in behind Mt Rokko the resort's secluded mountain location, pure, clean air and spectacular seasonal foliage has made it a favourite destination for centuries.
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A message from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland
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It is my great pleasure, as Chancellor of the Australia Japan Society - Queensland, to reiterate my whole-hearted support for the Society in its on-going promotion of Queensland's vital bilateral relationship with Japan.
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Conversations from Japan
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Over the past few months, Japan, like the rest of the world, has faced the confronting reality of COVID19.
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Although it has been a very stressful time, the cherry blossoms were unbelievably beautiful at the end of March and the beginning of April and many people were able to enjoy their beauty.
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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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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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