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
An Afternoon of Traditional Japanese Music, Dance and the Art of Bonsai
28 September 2024 Join members and friends of the AJS-QLD for an afternoon of traditional Japanese music, dance and the art of Bonsai at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens’ Bonsai
Latest News
Canberra Nara Candle Festival
26 Oct 2024 Enjoy the spectacular visual of 2000 shimmering candles at the 20th annual Canberra Nara Candle Festival to celebrate the Sister City relationship shared between Canberra and Nara, Japan. 4:00pm – 9:00pm |
Report – AJS-QLD at Japan Day 2024
The Society was delighted to participate in this year’s Japan Day at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, a major event in the Consulate-General of Japan’s Japan Month celebrations. AJS President and talented Koto musician David Shield
Kishida’s abrupt resignation: Japan leaves a decade of Abe’s influence behind
the interpreter | Yuma Osaki On August 14, the day before Japan’s End of the War Day, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a sudden announcement about his intention to resign. Kishida stated that he would
Japan Expo Sydney
14th December 2024 A one-day event showcasing Japanese tourism, products, food, culture Taking over Sydney Town Hall from 10am to 4pm, Japan Expo is a family-friendly event and will feature exhibitors, offering authentic Japanese products
Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema
September 13, 2024 – March 1, 2025 | Japan Foundation Afternote: In the Shade of Cinema is an exhibition focusing on the history of movie theatres in the provincial city of Yamaguchi, Japan. Curated by
INPEX supporting the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of WA
Western Australia’s all-encompassing hub for Japanese language, education and culture has a fresh lease of life following the signing of a three-year funding agreement by INPEX Ichthys Pty Ltd, (INPEX) with the Australia-Japan Society of