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.

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Latest News

Latest News

Report – Australia Japan Society of Coffs Harbour BBQ

Although forecast for rain, Saturday`s Australia Japan Society was blessed with dry weather. Over forty people joined the BBQ lunch which featured Kamishibai traditional Japanese story telling and the auction of one of Haruyo-san`s beautiful kimono jigsaw puzzles. In my eyes, the highlight was to see all the children playing together in the

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2026 National Symposium on Japanese Language Education

October 30-31, 2026 The National Symposium on Japanese Language Education (NSJLE) is a biennial two-day conference for Japanese language educators at all levels and sectors from all Australian states and territories. It is organised by the Monash Japanese Language Education Centre and The Japan Foundation, Sydney. NSJLE aims to provide

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Bunbury Matsuri Day – South West Japan Festival

20th September 2026 The coastal city of Bunbury in Western Australia is celebrating 34 years of being a Sister City with Japan’s Setagaya City, and eight years of the South West Japan Festival. This is the biggest day in the South West Japan Festival (SWJF) calendar – with food, art,

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