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 AJS Event

AJS Qld Webinar – An Evening with Kaori Kato – Art, Fashion and Origami
14th June 2023 | online via Zoom Join the Australia-Japan Society Qld in an evening with Kaori Kato as we discuss her illustrious career in origami art and fashion. Kaori
Latest News

AJS NSW – Austrade update
22nd June 2023 Join the AJS NSW for an evening with Austrade executives who will provide an update on Australia’s trade and investment promotion efforts with Japan. Austrade works to assist both Australian exporters who

Shinju Matsuri – Broome
26th August – 10th Sept 2023 Shinju Matsuri is a much-loved festival which encapsulates everything that is Broome and the surrounding areas of the Kimberley region. The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for “Festival of the

Empowering Asian Language Speakers Symposium
3 July 2023 Hosted by The University of Queensland School of Languages and Cultures and supported by the Asian Studies Association of Australia. The symposium will bring researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and community members of

SMASH! 2023 Sydney Manga and Anime Show
1st to 2nd July 2023 SMASH! is an annual convention for everyone; the casual anime watcher, the seasoned figurine collector, and all appreciators of Japanese pop culture. From famous Artist Market to a growing gaming

Melbourne Sake Festival
1st-2nd July 2023 The first time in Melbourne, a fun-packed Japanese festival “Sake Festival” & “Edo Digital Art Exhibition” where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture, will be held at Queen

Make the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of WA (JECCWA) a reality
Update | April 2023 – latest updates available here The Australia Japan Society of WA’s proposal to establish JECCWA reached another milestone today with AJSWA President Ben Wholagan (pictured, right) announcing Melissa Luyke ( pictured,