JFF Theatre – watch online for free
3rd Feb – 7th May 2026
A new month, a new program of Japanese films to watch from your couch! Get stuck into a lineup of five fresh titles, now available to stream for free with JFF Theater.
In exciting news, this latest program features The Lines That Define Me, a fan favourite at JFF 2023! Starring Ry?sei Yokohama (Kokuh?), this coming-of-age drama tells the story of one young man’s journey of overcoming loss through sumi-e, the art of Japanese ink painting?.
Lovers of time travel tropes will also adore MONDAYS: See you “this” week! and Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
AJS Qld Evening at Paper Boat Press Gallery
13th March 2026
Paper boat press welcomes members and friends of the AJS-QLD to an exclusive evening of art, nibbles and discounts.
Join the AJS-QLD for a glass of bubbles and a bite of sushi and 10% off everything in store, including some very special pieces from artists and makers in Japan.
6-8 pm | 60 Ashgrove Crescent, Ashgrove | free ( by donation)
Perth Japan Festival 2026
14 March 2026
the magic of Japan in Perth at the Perth Japan Festival—a must-see annual event that’s been captivating audiences since 2013! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Japan with mouthwatering food stalls, exclusive retail booths, and interactive cultural displays like Ikebana (flower arranging) and the timeless tea ceremony.
Feel the energy as the stages come alive with spectacular performances, including high-energy Japanese martial arts, traditional music, and the buzz of modern pop culture.
11 am to 8 pm | Supreme Court Garden, Perth
AJS ACT – online zoom lecture series
22nd March 2025 | What can Japan learn from Australia’s immigration policy?
with Mr. Hajime Inoue
Hajime Inoue is a Senior Economist at the Japan Research Institute, specializing in macroeconomics and economic policy. He has over 10 years of experience in macroeconomic research. After joining Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in April 2006, he transferred to the Japan Research Institute in October 2010, where he has been responsible for macroeconomic and financial market research focusing on Japan, the United States, and Europe. Since April 2024, he has been seconded to the Cabinet Office as a Senior Policy Researcher, actively contributing to policy formulation for the Japanese government. He is responsible for promoting EBPM (Evidence-Based Policy Making) in key policy areas. Since July 2025, he has served as Head of the Economic Structure Analysis Group at the Macroeconomic Research Center of the Japan Research Institute. In addition, since October 2025, he has been a Visiting Fellow at the Australia-Japan Research Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University.
5-6 PM AEDT | via Zoom | Meeting ID: 862 9952 5241 | Password: 586385