other Australia-Japan events

JFF Theater

Feb 2025 – May 2025

The Japan Foundation has newly launched the JFF Theater online streaming platform to further popularize Japanese films and videos around the world.

JFF Theater is an online streaming service that distributes Japanese films and videos worldwide, with multilingual subtitles, all free of charge.

Through this website, the Japan Foundation aims to create a platform where Japanese films and videos can be viewed anytime, anywhere.

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The Way of Tea

11th Feb 2025

Indulge in the ancient art of chado – the way of tea. The art form of tea making has been long practiced in Japan. So too has the development of the specialist production processes that create the unique flavours of Japanese artisanal teas.

Delight all your senses with the subtle delicacy of Matcha, the mellow tones of Gyokuro, or enjoy the refreshing bitterness of Sencha, the nuttiness of Hoijcha and the hearty grain flavour of Genmaicha. Learn how each tea is made and the proper method to brew your tea of choice.

All materials provided. Meet at the Auditorium.

Please wear a hat and enclosed shoes; and bring a keep cup or water bottle and a snack for yorself.

This workshop supports the Botanic Gardens’ commitment to creating a plant loving community dedicated to putting the plant back into Planet.

Please note: This workshop is available only to participants 16 years of age or over.

10:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha | FREE

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Perth Japan Festival 2025

15th March 2025

Perth Japan Festival is a cultural event held every summer in Perth since 2013.

A cultural event to promote friendship between Japan and Perth.

Includes Japanese food stalls, small goods, and exhibits of cultural information.

Stage events include Japanese martial arts, music and pop culture. 

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Australian Sake Festival – Brisbane

15th-16th March 2025

For the first time in Brisbane, the fun-packed Japanese festival “Australian Sake Festival” will be held at Superordinary on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2025, where visitors can enjoy Japanese sake and food, and experience its traditional culture.

40 stalls by multiple Australian distributors and Japanese sake breweries directly from Japan. 100 Sake to taste on site.

*This is an over 18’s event (+18).

EXPERIENCE

– Japanese street food stalls
– Sake 101 seminars and food pairing sessions
– Sake cocktails and fruit liquor to taste

LIVE ACTS

Live Japanese drum (taiko) performance, traditional dance performance and more

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