AJS NSW – Austrade update
22nd June 2023 Join the AJS NSW for an evening with Austrade executives who will provide an update on Australia’s trade and investment promotion efforts with Japan. Austrade works to assist both Australian exporters who …
Shinju Matsuri – Broome
26th August – 10th Sept 2023 Shinju Matsuri is a much-loved festival which encapsulates everything that is Broome and the surrounding areas of the Kimberley region. The annual Shinju Matsuri (Japanese for “Festival of the …
Empowering Asian Language Speakers Symposium
3 July 2023 Hosted by The University of Queensland School of Languages and Cultures and supported by the Asian Studies Association of Australia. The symposium will bring researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and community members of …
SMASH! 2023 Sydney Manga and Anime Show
1st to 2nd July 2023 SMASH! is an annual convention for everyone; the casual anime watcher, the seasoned figurine collector, and all appreciators of Japanese pop culture. From famous Artist Market to a growing gaming …
Melbourne Sake Festival
1st-2nd July 2023 The first time in Melbourne, a fun-packed Japanese festival “Sake Festival” & “Edo Digital Art Exhibition” where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture, will be held at Queen …
Make the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of WA (JECCWA) a reality
Update | April 2023 – latest updates available here The Australia Japan Society of WA’s proposal to establish JECCWA reached another milestone today with AJSWA President Ben Wholagan (pictured, right) announcing Melissa Luyke ( pictured, …
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IJSP (Ishikawa Japanese Studies Program) September/October 2023
24 Sep-6 Oct 2023 | in conjunction with the Australia-Japan Society (ACT) The Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE), is at last, post Covid, prepared to resume their two-week in-country course in Japanese language/culture in …
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Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships
Applications for the 2024 MEXT Scholarships are now open. The Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – MEXT) offers the following scholarships to Australian Citizens who wish to study at Japanese universities. …
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AJS Qld Webinar – An Evening with Kaori Kato – Art, Fashion and Origami
14th June 2023 | online via Zoom Join the Australia-Japan Society Qld in an evening with Kaori Kato as we discuss her illustrious career in origami art and fashion. Kaori Kato obtained a bachelor’s degree …
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Canberra Nara Candle Festival
29th October 2023 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 | …
ChatGPT presents dilemma for Japanese companies
Japan Times As the buzz surrounding ChatGPT has grown in recent months, Japanese firms have begun to grapple with how to integrate it into their work — or whether to use the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot …
Cowra Sakura Matsuri 2023 – Cherry Blossom Festival
23 September 2023 Sakura Matsuri showcases Japanese culture through a range of activities and demonstrations. With taiko drummers, sumo wrestlers, Japanese archery and sword demonstrations, origami, martial arts, singers, dancers, choir, kimono fashion parade, ikebana, …
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