25th March 2026 | AJS NSW Tsubaki and Sazanka have been part of Japanese horticultural practice for over a thousand years, culminating in recognition of many cultivars particularly during the Edo Period. The AJS NSW […]
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The launch opened with special remarks from Consul-General Ishikawa of the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane. He spoke about the power of literature and manga to connect people across borders and highlighted the deep cultural ties
27th March 2026 Presented by Toyo Ito & Dr Raffaele Pernice Learn more about Toyo Ito’s practice from the architect himself, with this special talk event held in conjunction with the exhibition Nature Within: The
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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
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In 2026, Australia and Japan celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (Friendship and Cooperation Treaty). The Friendship and Cooperation Treaty was initiated under Prime Minister Whitlam, and signed in
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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
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Three Committee members of AJS-QLD, Julie Yamamoto, Shannon Whiley, and Lawson Dibb worked throughout EXPO 2025 Osaka at the Australian Pavilion and have provided their reflections on their once in a lifetime experience. Julie Yamamoto
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Western Australia’s all-encompassing hub for Japanese language, education and culture is entering its next period of growth following the signing of a funding agreement to support the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of Western Australia
The Directory of Japanese Arts and Culture in Australia is a reference site created by The Japan Foundation, Sydney in 1997 to introduce active Australia-based artists and practitioners of Japanese arts and traditions, as well
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