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Consulate Updates June 2019 Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane
Contact Us
Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane
17th Floor, 12 Creek Street
Brisbane Qld. 4000
Phone: (07) 3221 5188
Fax: (07) 3229 0878
http://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp
In this month’s issue…
Feature articles:
Courtesy call on the Hon Leeanne Enoch MP,
Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts
Cycle Around Japan Seminar (Brisbane & Gold Coast)
JS Kunisaki Open Day
QAG - A Fleeting Bloom: Japanese art from the Collection
Laughter Group: Wahaha no Kai – 2019 Dates
Toko-ton Taiko 2019 School Program
Office Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Courtesy call on the Hon Leeanne Enoch MP,
Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef,
Minister for Science and Minister for the Arts
On Thursday, 23 May 2019, Consul-General Tanaka paid a courtesy call on the Hon
Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Environment
and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science
and Minister for the Arts.
With many Japanese tourists visiting the Great
Barrier Reef, the Consul-General and Minister
Enoch exchanged ideas about protecting this
beautiful site from the impacts of climate
change and environmental pollution.
They discussed the importance of maintaining a
balance between economic development and
environmental protection measures such as
resource recycling based on the 3R’s of Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle.
The Consul-General and Minister Enoch also
spoke about the development of Japan-
Queensland ties in regards to cooperation and collaboration in the fields of science
and the arts.
Office Closure Dates
For the full list, please click here.
other
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
a unique chance to experience the natural and cultural wonders of this country in a way like no other
like
(Image: Michael Rice)
Brisbane - Monday, 17 June 2019
Gold Coast - Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Visit Michael Rice’s Instagram for more inspiring images!
Recommended Websites
Embassy of Japan, Canberra http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp
The Japan Foundation, Sydney http://www.jpf.org.au/
Japan National Tourism Organization http://www.jnto.org.au/
Japan External Trade Organization http://www.jetro.go.jp/
Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme http://www.jetprogramme.org/
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) http://www.mofa.go.jp/
JS Kunisaki Open Day
On Saturday, 22 June 2019, military transport vessel JS “Kunisaki” of Landing Ship Division 1, Mine
Warfare Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, will be open to the public.
JS “Kunisaki” is in Brisbane while participating in the joint Australia-US exercise “Talisman Sabre 2019”.
Everyone is welcome to visit JS ‘Kunisaki’; prior registration of attendance is not required, however,
please bring photo ID. While there is parking nearby, public transport is recommended to avoid traffic
congestion.
Date: Saturday, 22 June | 9:00am ~ 3:30pm (Last boarding time 3:00pm) (Open Day may be cancelled in the case of heavy rain.)
Venue: Portside Wharf (Brisbane Cruise Terminal – Hamilton) *Any changes or cancellations will be announced on the Consulate-General of Japan’s Facebook page.
JS Kunisaki, LST-4003
Standard displacement: 8,900 tons
Main dimensions:
178.0m x 25.8m x 17.0m
(total length x maximum width x depth)
Main machinery: 2 diesel turbines (26,400 hp)
Speed: 22 knots
Armament:
- High performance 20mm autocannons
(close-in weapon system) x2
- Transport-use Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) x2
Enquiries: Please contact the Consulate-General of Japan on (07) 3221 5188 and quote ‘JS Kunisaki Open Day’.
Yamato – The Drummers of Japan
Presented by Ipswich Civic Centre and Knock on Entertainment
Following their hugely successful tour in 2017, the Yamato Drummers are back in Australia by
popular demand. Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming and music have
captivated audiences of over 7 million people in 54 countries across the globe.
In a brand new show, Passion, the drummers challenge and push themselves to their absolute
limits. Yamato will leave audiences exhilarated by this visually spectacular, high-energy and
explosive show.
Thursday 15 August @ 7.30 pm
George Hogg Auditorium Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich 4305
https://www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/event/yamato-the-drummers-of-japan/
(Text & images: Ipswich Civic Centre )
MATSURI BRISBANE 2019
SAVE THE DATE!
Matsuri Brisbane
RETURNS AGAIN ON
Saturday, 7 September 2019
To learn more about Matsuri Brisbane 2019, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/Matsuri.Brisbane/
(Text & images: Matsuri Brisbane 2019)
A FLEETING BLOOM
JAPANESE ART FROM THE COLLECTION
08 Sep 2018 – 29 Sep 2019
QAG | Gallery 6 Henry & Amanda Bartlett Gallery | Free
'A fleeting bloom' celebrates the classic arts of Japan. Magnificent folded screens,
ceramics, photography and paintings capture moments of distinct and transient
beauty though seasonal aspects of nature, the passages of history and the
philosophies of transcendence and impermanence that underpin forms of Buddhist
art. Drawn from the Gallery’s rich Collection, the exhibition features key works that
acknowledge the recent generous bequest by the late James Fairfax AC.
(Text & images: QAG)
Laughter Group: Wahaha no Kai
Eating, Smiling, and Meaningful Senior Support - Belonging, Connecting, and Supporting in Japanese
2019 Dates
09 April 14 May 11 June 09 July 13 August 8 October 12 November 10 December
Once a month; Every second Tuesday from 10am~12pm
Monthly Presentation Topics (examples) o ‘What is ACP (Advance Care Planning)?’ – presented by palliative care counsellors o ‘Massage therapy: Understanding pressure points’ – presented by massage therapists o ‘Centre Link Services’ – presented by social workers o ‘Health: What helps us?’ – presented by registered nurses o ‘How to read blood test results. What is the difference between Japan and Australia? From a
pathologist’s point of view’
o ‘Aged care services in Japan from a family caregiver’s point of view’ *Topics may change depending on the requests received from our participants.
FEE: $5 (includes venue costs & tea)
LOCATION: Indooroopilly Activity Hub (AKA Indooroopilly Senior Citizen’s Club)
ADDRESS: 60 Stamford Road, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068 (500 metres from Indooroopilly Station, behind Indooroopilly Shopping Centre)
Laughter Group is run by Japanese volunteers who are members of Indooroopilly Activity Hub Inc.
Interested in attending Laughter Group? Please contact us at the phone number or email below.
Phone: 0433 506 435 (a Japanese volunteer will respond to your call) Email: [email protected] (Hiromi Ogata/Ayako Takada/Chisako Kawai)
(Text & images: Wahaha no Kai)
Toko-ton Taiko 2019
School Program
Get your students even more excited about Japanese culture through the fun and interactive world of Taiko Drumming! Brisbane based Taiko group Toko-ton workshops and performances can be tailored to suit your school’s needs to ensure that all students get the most out of their experience. For more information and bookings, please contact Chie @:
www.facebook.com/takotontaiko/ www.tokotontaiko.com
(Text & Image Source: Toko-ton Taiko)
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Other Japan-Related Events
The Consulate-General of Japan newsletter features people-to-people exchanges and friendships between Japan and Australia. If you are involved in sister school friendships, exchanges or Japan-Australia related programs such as the JET Programme and would like to submit an article to be published in our newsletter, please email us at: [email protected]
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Consulate-General of Japan – Cultural Loans Program The Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane offers a Cultural Loans Program!
We have a wide range of Japanese cultural items available for teachers or persons/organisations in Queensland promoting or teaching Japanese culture. Items include DVDs on a wide range of Japanese subjects, toys, CDs, games, calligraphy sets, plastic food, traditional clothing, musical instruments and more! The items are free to borrow; the visual and tactile experience of a cultural prop contributes to a richer classroom experience.
For further information, please visit the link below to access catalogues and forms or call our office on (07) 3221 5188: http://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/en/jicc/resources.html
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