|
|
|
Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
|
Enewsletter- April 2026
|
|
|
|
|
Showa Day Dinner Networking Event
|
|
Come and join the Australia Japan Society Queensland for an evening of great food and networking at Kiku Japanese Restaurant.
|
Price includes entry, a welcome Shizuoka Sencha or Shizuoka Hojicha tea, and an array of Japanese food platters.
|
Drinks can be purchased from the bar. Numbers are capped for this event, so secure your spot so you …
|
|
|
|
|
|
Member Profile - Greg Corbett
|
|
What were you doing when you lived in Japan?
|
I was working as a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) on the JET Programme. My placement was Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and it's a beautiful part of Japan.
|
There were places to go hiking, ocean views and seemingly endless varieties of citrus fruits! It's like I would discover a new one …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The National Federation is proud to highlight the upcoming 50th Anniversary Dinner commemorating the Australia–Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, to be held on 30 June in the Great Hall at Parliament House.
|
This landmark event is being delivered in collaboration between the National Federation of Australia-Japan Societies and the Australia-Japan Business Co-operation Committee, reflecting the strong partnership between community and business in advancing the bilateral relationship.
|
The Dinner will bring together top-level representatives from government, business, diplomacy, education and the broader Australia–Japan community to mark the passage of fifty years since this landmark official recognition by both governments of cooperation and shared values in June 1976.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finding Japan Off the Beaten Path
|
|
Are you getting tired of travelling to tourist-crowded cities like Kyoto and, more recently, even Kanazawa?
|
Members of the Australia Japan Society are what I like to call the “old-timers” of Japan lovers who have a very deep relationship with the country.
|
Many of these hard-core Japan lovers are now exploring places that are less well known — destinations such …
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event Report - Paper Boat Press Gallery
|
|
It was a full house at the AJS-QLD’s recent event at Paper Boat Press Gallery, Ashgrove on 13th March.
|
Members and guests were tempted by a fabulous range of thoughtfully curated ceramics, glassware, wood work, jewellery and sashiko created by artists and makers in Japan.
|
The Gallery was buzzing with conversation, laughter and live koto music as guests enjoyed Japanese snacks, sushi, tea …
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bluey goes to Kobe
|
|
Kobe and Brisbane have been sister cities since 1985—and this past year marked their 40th anniversary!
|
To celebrate this friendship, Kobe City teamed up with the beloved animation "Bluey" for a Bluey Fan Festival, and various collaborations.
|
Key highlights of Bluey in Kobe include: Bluey Train: A "Bluey Train" is operating on the Kobe Municipal Subway Kaigan Line, as …
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japanese Story Concert
|
|
Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra proudly presents this special concert that blends Western orchestral sound with the traditional Japanese tones of shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) and koto (a traditional Japanese string instrument), creating a unique fusion of classical elegance and meditative Eastern melodies.
|
A rare musical collaboration with Také to Ito and GCCO 6pm | Basil Sellers Theatre …
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program
|
|
Applications are now open for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program.
|
If you’re looking to build your business skills or take the next step in your professional journey, this is a great opportunity to learn, grow and connect.
|
With more than 50 scholarship placements available, you can access a diverse range of courses including leadership, cyber security, AI, …
|
|
|
|
|
|
4th Empowering Asian Language Speakers Symposium
|
|
This annual event invites academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community members to share insights and propose solutions to the challenges faced by Asian language speakers in Australia.
|
The symposium promotes linguistic diversity and multiculturalism in Australian society.
|
In Australia, Asian languages tend to be validated for their economic and strategic utility, rather than as culture bearers. Similarly, …
|
|
|
|
|
|
50th Anniversary of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty
|
|
In 2026, Australia and Japan celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (Friendship and Cooperation Treaty).
|
The Friendship and Cooperation Treaty was initiated under Prime Minister Whitlam, and signed in Tokyo on 16 June 1976 by Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser and Prime Minister Miki Takeo.
|
The Friendship and Cooperation Treaty formally recognised friendship, shared interests …
|
|
|
|
|
|
JFF Theatre - watch online for free
|
|
A new month, a new program of Japanese films to watch from your couch! Get stuck into a lineup of five fresh titles, now available to stream for free with JFF Theater.
|
In exciting news, this latest program features The Lines That Define Me, a fan favourite at JFF 2023! Starring Ryosei Yokohama (Kokuh)this coming-of-age drama tells the …
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 each month.
GPO Box 2036 | Brisbane | Qld | 4001
execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
Chancellor: Her Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Patron: The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
|
|
Immediate Past President - Margaret Rackemann
|
|
Vice President- Sara Jane Seery
|
|
Honorary Secretary - Leonie Kawamoto
|
|
Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
|
|
Andrew Hay (Past President)
|
|
Ross McConachie (Past President)
|
|
Ross Humphreys (Past President)
|
Shannon Whiley
Lawson Dibb
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
