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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- December 2023
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AJS-QLD End of Year Bonenkai and presentation of Dr Fujiko Chamberlain (OAM) Award 2023
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Congratulations to Catherine Zhang from the University of Queensland and Helen Zhang from Griffith University, this year’s recipients of the AJS-QLD’s annual Dr Fujiko Chamberlain (OAM) Award, for achievement in Japanese language studies.
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Special thanks to Mr GOMABUKO Junji, Consul-General of Japan, Brisbane who presented Catherine and Helen with their awards at the Society’s end of year Bounenkai event on 16th November. Catherine …
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Chakakai and Ikebana Workshop
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Attendees at the Society’s recent Chakakai and Ikebana workshop began the day with a stroll through one of Tamborine Mountain’s most beautiful gardens before being treated to green tea and delicious mitarashi dango from Kyoto.
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Then it was down to business as they participated in a tea ceremony (in a traditional Japanese tea house) and Ikebana workshop, conducted by two …
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Update from Paper Boat Press Gallery - AJS Corporate Member
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Kylie Johnson, owner of paper boat press gallery in Ashgrove, did a quick ten days in Japan with her sister Tiffany, in October.
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Their main aim was to fill the shop with as many special handmade objects as possible, coming back with six suitcases full to the brim.
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In Kyoto they met with makers of ceramics and …
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Brisbane’s New Bonsai House’s Link to Kobe
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The Dedication Ceremony of the new Bonsai House at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha took place on 22 November.
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The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Adrian Schrinner was joined by Mr GOMAKUBO Junji Consul-General of Japan, Brisbane to formally acknowledge completion of the Bonsai House, the contribution made by the community, and dedicate the facility to the people of Brisbane. …
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AJS Corporate Member - Japan Holidays
Japan Holidays has unique tour itineraries designed to suit the travel needs of small families visiting places throughout the country, from northernmost Hokkaido to southernmost Okinawa.
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These popular Japan Holidays Family Fun Holidays are leisurely paced to guarantee quality family time – truly relax and enjoy all that Japan has to offer.
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Stay in classic Japanese style accommodation and soak in the local hot springs, engage with the friendly Japanese locals, learn local customs, traditions and history. A personal holiday experience, travelling with family in a destination of endless discovery and learning.
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Japan Holidays offers a number of popular, family-friendly holidays plans to choose from.
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The Brisbane JSL Study Group
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The Brisbane Japanese Sign Language Study group was founded in November 2020.
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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.
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Its current activities include: Online JSL lessons twice a week in a 4-term study framework. All lessons are conducted …
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After more Japan-related Events and Happenings around Australia?
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The National Federation of Australia Japan Societies is the national body representing all the Australia Japan Societies around Australia.
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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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Chancellor: Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Co-Patrons :
The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
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President - David Shield
Immediate Past-President - Margaret Rackemann
Vice-President - Julie Yamamoto
Treasurer and Past President -Ross McConachie
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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