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

IJSP (Ishikawa Japanese Studies Program) April 2027

11th- 23rd April 2027 Applications are now being sought for the 47th Ishikawa language and culture course. These courses are organised by the Australia – Japan Society (ACT) and run by the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE) in April and October each year. There is a maximum of 10

Space and Time: 50 Years of Australia-Japan Relations – AJS NSW

16 Nov 2026 AJS-NSW x Japan Foundation Collaboration Event To mark the significant 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Australia and Japan, the Australia-Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW) and The Japan Foundation, Sydney are proud to co-host this special event, bringing together leading voices from

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