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24th Oct 2026 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. Visitors will be mesmerised

The National Federation of Australia-Japan Societies (NATFED) has been awarded a significant grant from the Australia-Japan Foundation, under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), to support the Gala Dinner at Parliament House,

May 14–30, 2027 The World Masters Games is an international multi-sport event held every four years which, in terms of competitor numbers, has developed into the largest of its kind. Governed by the International Masters

9th Sept 26 | in-person and live streamed on Vimeo The Australia-Japan Research Centre and the ANU Japan Institute are holding the Japan Update 2026 on Wednesday 9th September from 9am to 4.45pm. The Update

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

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

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