Welcome to the National Federation of Australia-Japan Societies

About the Federation

The National Federation of Australia Japan Societies is the national body representing all the Australia Japan Societies around Australia.

These Australia Japan Societies are voluntary organisations that have devoted themselves to maintaining and developing the wonderful relationship we enjoy with Japan. These Societies around Australia have as their members, representatives from all parts of the community. These members include businesses small and large, individuals, families, schools and educational institutions, students and government.

Latest News

National Federation Conference 2026 – Perth

27th-28th Nov 2026 On the 27th of November the Australia-Japan Society of Western Australia is hosting The National Federation Conference. While I realise that it is a long way to

Japanese Film Festival 2026

from 26th September 2026 The Japanese Film Festival Australia returns for its landmark 30th year with screenings in Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney from September to December. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has introduced Australian audiences to the dynamic voices shaping Japanese cinema, and is now one

An Evening in a Japanese Garden – AJS Qld

31 October 2026 | AJS-QLD On Saturday 31 October the AJS-QLD will host its very popular annual ‘Evening in a Japanese Garden’ event in the beautiful Japanese Garden at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. Join us from 5:30pm and enjoy warm spring breezes through the trees and the soothing sound of

Australia-Japan Subnational Diplomacy Forum 2026

7th October 2026 | Australian Embassy, Tokyo Marking 50 years of friendship and cooperation, the inaugural Australia–Japan Subnational Diplomacy Forum 2026 will bring together leaders from government, business, academia and communities to explore how local and regional partnerships can help shape the next chapter of Australia–Japan relations. The Forum will