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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- March 2024
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Twilight Event at Brisbane’s ‘Bonsai House’
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Join us for what promises to be a unique and immersive Japanese experience…… the first-ever twilight event at Brisbane’s magnificent new Bonsai House in the Japanese Garden precinct, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
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Stroll through this beautiful, Japan-themed space and learn about the ancient art of bonsai from the experts who tend this impressive collection.
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The Japan Kanji Aptitude Test - Kanken
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Commonly known as the Kanji Kentei (漢字検定), or the shorter Kanken (漢検), The Japan Kanji Aptitude Tests are conducted three times a year, and vary from level 10 (80 characters) to level 1 (6000 characters).
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The test examines not only the ability to read and write kanji, but also the ability to understand their meanings, to …
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Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program
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The 2024 Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program is now open!
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The scholarship program provides aspiring business leaders with the knowledge and skills to expand their capabilities.
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There are more than 85 business scholarship placements on offer.
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The training courses offered range from the Start Your Own Business Short Course, export training, project management, leadership training and more. To learn …
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Donations for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief
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On 1 January 2024, the Mw=7.5 Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck the Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan.
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As of the time of writing, 168 people are known to have lost their lives, whilst up to 323 are currently missing.
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane has opened a dedicated account for the receipt of disaster relief donations .
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Art: Japan 2024
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6 March 2024 – 17 March 2024
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Coming back to Petrie Terrace Gallery in 2024 is the upcoming Art: Japan exhibition.
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An exciting exhibition of over 200 artworks created by 200 of Japan’s most promising artists.
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All produced entirely in Japan, the pieces exhibited include both 2D and 3D works, along with original artist created merchandise.
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Matsuri Brisbane 2023
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7th September 2024 | presented by Brisbane Seinendan
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A one-day celebration at Whites Hill State College - 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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AJS Corporate Member - Japan Holidays
Discover Japan with Japan Holidays during the most popular time – cherry blossom season - March to April 2024.
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Cherry Blossom Tours 2024
Be it on small-group guided tours, accompanied by a Japan Holidays professional, or Self guided, Japan holidays can show you the best spots to see the cherry blossoms!
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Group sizes are kept small, with up to 12 fellow travelers. Japan Holidays guides are passionate about Japan and explaining its traditions, food, society, and history to visitors. Get to know an area with a local.
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See Japan up close, travelling the excellent Japanese train and bus network – with luggage ahead so tour participants can travel light
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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.
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
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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