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Events Calendar

This calendar lists Australia-Japan Society and other Japan-related events in and around Melbourne.

Events are published as soon as information is made available.

Please note that details in this calendar may be changed at any time by the organisers - contact them direct before attending any event.

Upcoming events

    • September 02, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • September 05, 2010
    • 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    • the Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, The University of Melbourne
    41st Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest
    Victorian State Final 2010

    Organised by The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria, The Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne and the Japan Foundation, Sydney, this will be the 41st year that the Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest has been held.

    The aim of the contest is to encourage learners of Japanese who do not speak Japanese as their first language, as well as background speakers whose parent/s speak Japanese as their first language, to practise and consolidate their language skills in a challenging context.

    Please visit the official event page for more information
     
    Entries Strictly Close Wednesday 25 August 2010
    • September 08, 2010
    • October 31, 2010
    • Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

    In the Japanese Manner: Australian prints 1900-1940

    A National Gallery of Australia touring exhibition

    8 September - 31 October 2010

    Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery


    In the Japanese manner highlights the work of Australian artists inspired by the traditional Japanese woodblock printing art of ukiyo-e.

     

    This exhibition presents a rare opportunity to observe how Australian artists adapted the style and technique of Japanese woodblock printing to form a distinctly Australian aesthetic. The influences of Japanese art initially came to prominence in Europe in the 1850s through woodblock prints. Their radical forms, cropped figures, flat colours and unique compositions transformed the art world at the time and by the 1900s this influence had spread to Australia. Its effect on the art world was revolutionary.

     

    The artists selected for In the Japanese manner represent some of the most well known in Australian art including Paul Haefliger, Margaret Preston, Thea Proctor, Ethel Spowers, Lionel Lindsay, Violet Teague and Napier Waller.

     

     

    For more information, please visit National Gallery of Australia website / Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery website.

     

    • September 09, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Blue Diamond Club - Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Konshin-Kai is a casual monthly gathering for those living in Melbourne with a shared interest in Japan.

    Venue:
    Blue Diamond Club, Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Entrance:
    FREE for Konshin-Kai Network participants

    Dress:
    Neat Casual Attire / Business Attire

    See you there!!

    • September 16, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • September 19, 2010
    • 11:00 AM
    • National Rhododendron Gardens, The Georgian Road, Olinda (Melway Ref. 66 K4)

    Hanami is the custom of viewing the beauty of flowers, but it mostly refers to the Sakura or Cherry blossom Japan’s official national flower.

    Every Spring in modern Japan, crowds of people sit under the blooming cherry blossoms, usually on plastic tarps, and have a picnic celebration.

    Come and enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms in the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda, along with the myriad of other plants. Enjoy a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony a gold coin donation, as well as some stunning  Ikebana demonstrations.

    Bring your picnic basket and rug/seat, and we can join together and celebrate spring under the cherry-blossom trees. For some extra entertainment, bring along a kite and take advantage of the perfect kite-flying conditions in the cherry tree grove.

    Cost: free entry this year

     


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    • September 20, 2010
    • 07:00 AM
    • Yarra Yarra Golf Club

    AJSV/ JCCI/ JSM Golf Day 2010

    The AJSV/JCCI/JSM Golf Day is an 18-hole 3-ball Ambrose Stroke competition with teams of three.  Now entries open to Individuals and corporate teams of 3. (Golf is limisted to 72 players).

     

    Date 20 September (Monday)

    Place Yarra Yarra Golf Club

    Warrigal Road, East Bentleigh

    Cost $140 per Player

          (covers 18 Holes of Golf, Lunch)

    Time  6.50am Breakfast available (at own expense)

            7.20am Pro Clinic,

            8.00am Shot-gun start

            Presentation of prizes during lunch

     

    Please download the registration form from here



     
    • October 01, 2010
    • 07:00 PM
    • The RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street Melbourne

    The Australia-Japan Society of Victoria,
    Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry,
    and the Japanese Society of Melbourne

    2010 Spring Gala Dinner

    The 2010 AJSV Spring Gala Dinner is just around the corner, and this year we are delighted to announce Japan’s new Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Shigekazu Sato as our principle guest speaker for the AJSV Gala Dinner.

    Please come and join us for what we’re expecting will be a wonderful night. For information and inquiries on registration, please contact the AJSV Office.

    The registration form can be downloaded here


    Pictures from 2009 Spring Gala Dinner

    Guest Speaker in 2009:
    The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC


    His Excellency Mr Takaaki Kojima, former Japanese Ambassador (right), AJSV President Norm Iddles  (left)

    • October 07, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • October 14, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Blue Diamond Club - Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Konshin-Kai is a casual monthly gathering for those living in Melbourne with a shared interest in Japan.

    Venue:
    Blue Diamond Club, Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Entrance:
    FREE for Konshin-Kai Network participants

    Dress:
    Neat Casual Attire / Business Attire

    See you there!!

    • October 21, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • November 04, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • November 11, 2010
    • 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    • Blue Diamond Club - Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Konshin-Kai is a casual monthly gathering for those living in Melbourne with a shared interest in Japan.

    Venue:
    Blue Diamond Club, Level 15, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Entrance:
    FREE for Konshin-Kai Network participants

    Dress:
    Neat Casual Attire / Business Attire

    See you there!!

    • November 18, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

    • December 02, 2010
    • 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
    • Ross House - 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Shaberoo-kai is a regular conversation group offering an opportunity to take part in Japanese-English language exchange - while having fun!

    Attendees include both Australians and Japanese of all ages and the group caters to speakers with Japanese/English language skills of all levels. 

    Shaberoo-kai aims to foster friendships between people in a relaxed, informal environment, and to facilitate cutural exchange.

    Attendance is free for Society members. Non-members are requested to pay a nominal donation of $ 3.00 to cover drinks and food.

 

Australia-Japan Society of Victoria Inc.     
office@ajsvictora.org.au    T: +61 3 9642 2125    F:  +61 3 9642 2129