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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc
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Enewsletter- March 2025
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JLPT in Brisbane- July
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Applications for the July 2025 JLPT commenced on March 4 (Tue) 9am AEDT.
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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.
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The Brisbane test site will …
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Brisbane Brass 2 Selected to Represent Australia at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
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Brisbane Brass 2 (BB2), one of Australia's premier brass bands, has been selected to represent the nation at the prestigious World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
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The band’s invitation to perform at the global event marks a significant achievement in both the cultural and musical landscape of Australia, and the group is now seeking sponsorship to help fund this exciting …
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Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program
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Applications for the 2025 Lord Mayor's Multicultural Business Scholarship Program are now open and will close at 11.59pm on Monday 14 April 2025.
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The Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program provides aspiring business leaders with the knowledge and skills to expand their capabilities. The training courses offered range from the Start Your Own Business Short Course, to export training, project management, …
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AIIU seeking schools to host Japanese students
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AIIU are an educational and cultural homestay organisation and is currently seeking schools that could host visits by groups of Japanese students.
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AIIU is currently looking for schools that may be able to host groups of Japanese students for one or two days during the period from 29th July to the 5th August.
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There would be approximately 15 – 25 …
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Brisbane’s Sister City – Kobe
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2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City relationship, Brisbane’s oldest Sister City relationship
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Each month throughout 2025, the AJS-Q has been celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Brisbane Kobe Sister City Relationship by highlighting aspects of Kobe.
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This month we are featuring Christmas in Kobe.
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Christmas in Kobe
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Written by Julie Yamamoto, AJSQ Committee Member
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I was in Osaka for a work project in November and December, so I made the most of my central location to venture to nearby locations including Kobe. It had been a while since I last visited this beautiful harbour city. I recall the days when I used to walk miles around the city going from one location to another.
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Luckily, there is now a Port Loop & City Loop Bus (city tourist bus). I was only there for an afternoon but thanks to this bus loop, I was able to visit several locations. I paid 300 yen for each trip but next time, I will invest in a day pass as it is more economical.
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AJS President, David Shield, wins Elizabeth Jane Corbett Mentorship contest
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About Blind Dragon - David's winning historical manuscript
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In 1630’s Japan, Tsukiyo a young up and coming painter in Kyoto is blinded in a freak accident, ending his career before it can even get started. With his art lost to him and with no other option he joins the blind guild of musicians. But music is not always a safe profession as Tsukiyo soon finds himself embroiled in the intrigue of the imperial court. A place where one sightless musician might be all that stands between order and another century of civil war.
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Brisbane Genki Market
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Brisbane Genki Market is now on every Sunday. The next Genki Market will be held on 16th.
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Brisbane Genki Market is a cross cultural showcase of arts and crafts, new and second hand goods and amazing street food, all with a uniquely Asian flavour. The growth of this little market has been huge since its beginning early …
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JFF Theater
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The Japan Foundation has newly launched the JFF Theater online streaming platform to further popularize Japanese films and videos around the world.
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JFF Theater is an online streaming service that distributes Japanese films and videos worldwide, with multilingual subtitles, all free of charge.
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Australian Sake Festival - Brisbane
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For the first time in Brisbane, the fun-packed Japanese festival “Australian Sake Festival” will be held at Superordinary on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2025, where visitors can enjoy Japanese sake and food, and experience its traditional culture.
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40 stalls by multiple Australian distributors and Japanese sake breweries directly from Japan.
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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
Patron: The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland
Committee
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Immediate Past President - Margaret Rackemann
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Vice President- Sara Jane Seery
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Honorary Secretary - Leonie Kawamoto
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Treasurer - Stephen Abbott
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Andrew Hay (Past President)
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Ross McConachie (Past President)
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Ross Humphreys (Past President)
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Shannon Whiley
Lawson Dibb
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