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Australia-Japan Foundation

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6261 3898

Address: RG Casey Building, John McEwen Crescent 0221 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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24.01.2022 The Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue 2019 officially kicked-off today! The Australian Embassy Tokyo hosted the first sessions this afternoon, starting off with an excellent panel on Media, Policy and Politics. Following the session, Ambassador Richard Court AC hosted the delegates, NCP students in Japan and supporting partners of the #AJYD2019. The Australia-Japan Foundation has been a proud supporter since the inaugural AJYD, and we are excited that the momentum is contin...uing in Japan this year. We wish the delegates a fruitful and successful dialogue ahead, and look forward to the exchanges between our future leaders! #AJYD2019 Australian Embassy in Japan 2017! Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue

23.01.2022 Applications for the 40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards close on Friday, 14 August.

23.01.2022 AJF Grant Round closes on 26 March! Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) grants are open until 26 March for projects promoting Australia-Japan links and a positive image of Australia in Japan. The AJF supports projects in fields such as sports exchange, showcasing Australian art and culture in Japan, academic exchanges and more. We recommend getting cracking on your applications so you dont miss the deadline. For more details, check out our website: https://www.dfat.gov.au//when-is-the-next-AJF-Grants-round

22.01.2022 The Australian National University 's annual Japan Update will take place virtually this year from 8-10 September. Register today to hear from experts!

22.01.2022 Hear from AJF grantee Celebrating Women in Japan 's Melanie Brock and expert panelists in an International Women's Day discussion 'Choose to Challenge: Exploring Women's Leadership in Australia and Japan'. The Online event will be held on 9 March hosted by the Australia Japan Society Victoria. #IWD2021 Register here to join the event: ... https://ajsvictoria.org.au/event-4195128 See more

20.01.2022 Here is an interesting and relatable story for Aussies who move to Japan #AustralianGrace is a 6 part series on ABC Life. Episode 1 below

20.01.2022 Today is the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. We pay our respects to the people of Japan. #10#10years

20.01.2022 We look forward to seeing innovative projects for this Grant Round! Grant Round will close on 6 October. Here is a link to our FAQs for this postponed round... https://www.dfat.gov.au//faq-ajf-2020-grant-round-reopened

19.01.2022 Happy International Women's Day! This #IWD2021 the AJF is supporting 'Celebrating Women in Japan' foster a mentor/mentee network to support women. The AJF values gender, diversity and inclusion in all of our projects. https://www.celebratingwomenjapan.com/women-of-japan-x-ajf-

19.01.2022 Tune in to tonight's Home Delivery featuring the AJF's own Adam Liaw

18.01.2022 Have you seen the Japan Foundation, Sydney J-Talent Online Contest? It's an amazing opportunity to showcase your love and connection to . What #Jtalent do you have to show ? Submit your video by 31 October!

18.01.2022 One more week until the Grant Round closes. For those applying, please have your application and documents ready! We recommend early submission prior to the deadline https://www.dfat.gov.au/ajf... Close Date & Time: Tuesday 6 October 2pm AEDT / 12pm JST

16.01.2022 Our last AJF project we introduce today on International Day of Persons with Disabilities is by Tennis Australia. Tennis Australia and the Japan Wheelchair Tennis Association will host and wheelchair players in Melbourne next year through a junior wheelchair tennis training camp and wheelchair coach development workshop, coinciding with the Australian Open. What an exciting project this will be in the year of the Tokyo 2020 Tennis Australia Australian Open... @HumeTC @jwta2011jwta2014 https://dfat.gov.au//australia-japan-wheelchair-tennis-dev

16.01.2022 Online Concert Announcement: Hagoromo, performed by Ryoko Aoki & The Amplified Elephants. Although isolated by COVID-19 and separated by the vast distance betwe...en Australia and Japan, this remarkable project brings together the timeless beauty of Ryoko Aoki Noh singer and the electronic sonic wonderland of The Amplified Elephants. Through a process of sophisticated online streaming, the Elephants and Japan’s Aoki will translate the music of the Noh play -HAGOROMO- into a cross-cultural expression of creative solidarity. The project features the Disruptive Critters interface created by Jonathan Duckworth, James Hullick and Ross Eldridge at RMIT University. This project is Sponsored, planned and produced by SLOW LABEL. Co Sponsorship from Minato City: Cultural Program, Business Partnerships 2020 and Australia-Japan Foundation Special thanks to Project Partners: RMIT University & Ritsumeikan Asean University. This concert is part of the SLOW MOVEMENT Showcase & Forum vol.5. Tickets are FREE via registration at https://www.slowlabel.info/4737/ Photo - https://ryokoaoki.net See more

16.01.2022 The call for Foundation for Australia-Japan Studies (FAJS) Rio Tinto Australia-Japan Collaboration 2021 grant program Expressions of Interest opens between today until 30 September 2020. The FAJS mission is to encourage collaborations between academic institutions, industry and government in Australia and Japan and to support people who are transforming the bilateral relationship through these partnerships. Rio Tinto Australia-Japan Collaboration program grants will have both industry and university partners and are a great opportunity to start up new projects or extend existing ones with Japanese and Australian counterparts. The Guidelines explaining the criteria are at the FAJS website https://www.fajs.org.

16.01.2022 Alyce Wood - Athlete ...Australia-Japan FoundationMaroochy Surf Club Check out this video message from Australian Olympic athletes, the canoe power couple Alyce Wood - Athlete and Jordan Wood. They have both been selected as members of the canoe sprint team Team Australia - Sprint/Slalom to compete at Tokyo 2020. Alyce is also an active member of Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club Maroochy Surf Club whose exchange program with the Shimoda Life Saving Club in Japan was supported by the Australia-Japan Foundation in the past. We cant wait to see the two of them in Japan next year! Paddle Australia Paddle Australia Australian Olympic Team Australian Olympic Team #AusRally #Tokyo2020 #AJF

16.01.2022 A bamboo forest, temple or shrine and beautiful beaches or landscape from down under Here are some beautiful virtual backgrounds for your next video conference Japan: https://www.japan.travel//bring-japan-to-your-conference-/ Australia: https://www.australia.com//best-australian-virtual-backgro

15.01.2022 Wild rice in Northern Territory An 82 metre long sculpture by a Japanese artist and his son. What was the message they wanted to convey? An interesting story connecting and #ICYMI... #Australia #Japan #Wildrice #NorthernTerritory #AusJapan https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/australia-outdoor-art

15.01.2022 Today, 3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD). IDPD aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrates their achievements and contributions. AJF supports this aim for a more inclusive society for all people. Today we share with you three projects our Foundation is supporting for People with Disabilities. #IDPD2019 Paralympics Australia and Australia Para-athletes will conduct a community engagement program in Chuo Ward, Tokyo in 2020. Harumi Junior High School will be HQ for the Australian Paralympic team during the games, and will be a great supporter of. Take a look at a similar program that took place at Wellers State School with Kobe city school kids. Australian Paralympic Team Tokyo 2020 https://youtu.be/lZgxTLrl9xI

14.01.2022 Australian Ambassador Richard Court spoke about the relationship amid COVID. #ICYMI #Australia #Japan... #AusJapan https://www.japantimes.co.jp//hopes-firm-continued-partn/

14.01.2022 The AJF facebook page has reached 4,000 followers! We thank our followers for taking interest in the Australia-Japan exchanges We are also very grateful to our AJF Grantees for sharing their projects through our facebook page.

13.01.2022 A very big thank you to Murray McLean AO, Chair of the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) for his service to the AJF and the broader Australia-Japan relationship as his time on the AJF Board comes to an end. Under Murrays leadership, the AJF has built awareness in Japan of Australia as a centre of excellence for education, science and technology, sports and the arts. During his time as Chair, the AJF has highlighted Australias cultural diversity and deepened people-to-people links between Australians and Japanese people.

12.01.2022 Strong links shown in Rugby Communities The Japan Rugby Top League provided generous support to Australian rugby communities affected by the bushfires this year.

11.01.2022 \\AJF 2020-21 Grant Round Reopens/// The Australia-Japan Foundation has reopened its 2020-21 grant round, which had been postponed earlier in the year due to the impact of COVID-19. The Foundation remains committed to supporting people-to-people and institutional engagement between and .... Grant guidelines have been updated and proposals for this round must be consistent with government restrictions in response to COVID-19. We are open to new and innovative applications for this current state we are in, to further engagements and links between Japan and Australia. Grant Round is open until 6 October. Guidelines and details of the Grant round are available here https://www.dfat.gov.au//foundations-councils-institutes/a Australian Embassy in Japan Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

11.01.2022 Beautiful and tasty slices of art by a Tokyo artist

10.01.2022 The Australia-Japan Foundation has postponed its 2020-21 grants round in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australia-Japan Foundation remains committed to supporting people-to-people and institutional engagement between Australia and Japan, and is exploring options for activities that are achievable in the current context. We will update you on information on the grant program as it comes to hand.... 2020-21

10.01.2022 Have you wondered what the world-famous Shibuya intersection in Tokyo looks like during the state of emergency? Take a peek here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vishEDtgdw (Credit: Shibuya Community News)

10.01.2022 AJF grantee Australian Institute of International Affairs - National Office held the Indo Pacific Research Forum in Tokyo this week at the Australian Embassy. Officials, experts and academics from #Japan, #Australia and neighbouring countries had a lively debate on regional perspectives of the Indo Pacific. . . Australian Institute of International Affairs ... @ Australian Embassy in Japan See more

10.01.2022 Past AJF grant projects have involved travelling between Australia and Japan, and partners collaborating together in each country. We look forward to the day when we are able to meet face-to-face, but for this grant round, we are looking for creative and innovative ways to create links between Australia and Japan . At a time when travel isn’t possible, online conferences and workshops can have unexpected merits, such as being able to reach a wider audience both in Austral...ia and Japan. If you think you can work with your partner to hold online events, and these events can meet AJF Objectives, take a look at our guidelines and apply in this round! https://www.dfat.gov.au//foundations-councils-institutes/a Closing date for applications is 6 October.

10.01.2022 123... Inclusive and barrier-free para-sports like boccia bring people of all abilities together! Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disability, Australian Embassy staff tested their skills against other embassies, para-athletes and Tokyo school children in preparation for Tokyo 2020 . Many thanks to Tokyo Metropolitan Government for hosting and congratulations to Keyaki No Mori Gakuen on winning! #IDPD #AusRally #Sportsdiplomacy Australian Paralympic Team

09.01.2022 AJF Board announcement Mr Bruce Miller AO has been appointed as the Chair, and Ms Wendy Holdenson as a member of the AJF Board. Current board member Professor Veronica Taylor has been appointed as the inaugural AJF Deputy Chair. Mr Miller has a distinguished record of achievement in senior positions across government, including as Ambassador to Japan from 2011 to 2017 and as Director-General of the Office of National Assessments. He continues to contribute to the Australia-Ja...pan relationship in the corporate, cultural and university sectors. Ms Holdenson is Director and Executive Vice President of Mitsui & Co (Australia) Ltd, a global trade and investment enterprise. She has also served as Australian Consul-General in Fukuoka, Japan. The #AJF is an important part of Australia’s enduring friendship with Japan, and we look forward to continuing to deepen our bilateral relationship.

09.01.2022 Gen Hoshino, a popular Japanese musician sings UchideOdoro Dance at Home encouraging people to #Stayathome . Not only people but also are collaborating with him and spreading the message Take a look at this adorable video of AJF Grantee: Japan Service Dogs Association! Sure to make you smile https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr4SXQGCb84

09.01.2022 An insightful analysis on the Australia-Japan relationship by AJF Grantee Dr Shiro Armstrong of the Australia-Japan Research Centre at the Australian National University. https://www.afr.com//japan-and-australia-are-natural-partn

08.01.2022 Visit the National Gallery of Victoria from home and explore their Japanese Modernism exhibition (supported by AJF) #stayathome #NGVEveryDay #Australia... #Japan #AusJapanFoundation See more

07.01.2022 The AJF Grant Round for 2020-21 is now OPEN. If you have a project that will showcase Australian excellence in Japan, or an #Australia-#Japan exchange project that will take place during July 2020 - June 2021, consider applying to the AJF grant round! AJF accepts applications from both Australian and Japanese organisations and individuals.... For more details: https://dfat.gov.au//australia-j/grants/Pages/default.aspx

06.01.2022 Rice balls or Onigiri are a common easy go-to-lunch in Japan. But this... may not be so quick and easy Here is a 'how to' video for a white tiger rice ball ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqIaqMX16Oo&feature=youtu.be

06.01.2022 Australia House in the Echigo-Tsumari region has launched a Facebook page. AJF is proud to have supported this base for Australia-Japan cultural exchanges. #Australia #Japan #AusJapan #AusJapanFoundation

06.01.2022 Before we can fly back and forth between Australia and Japan, we can still look forward to it by making our very own paper-craft plane Download the pattern below

05.01.2022 119 @ausjapanfoundation Australian Studies Association of Japan 14 On 9 November, Professor David Lowe, Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo (supported by the AJF @ausjapanfoundation spoke at the joint academic meeting between Australian Studies Association of Japan Kanto Regional meeting and Center for Pacific and American Studies, the University of Tokyo. Professor Lowes presentation Australian Relations with China and the United States was followed by a lively Q&A session with the participants.

03.01.2022 The ANU Japan Institute will host its first Seminar as part of their Japan Studies Seminar Series to showcase cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan. The AJF is pleased to be a part of this project. Join on 10 March from 5-6pm (AEDT) for the first of 10 weekly seminars, 'Ruby and Diamond: The Multiculturalism of Japanese in Wartime Australia' by Professor Tessa Morris-Suzuki. Register today!

03.01.2022 Our Second project in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities is with Japan Service Dogs Association . Do you know the difference between a #Guidedog and a #Servicedog? Assistance dogs or Service dogs support those with physical disabilities to perform everyday tasks. The service dogs pick up things, and retrieve them to their partners. Through their AJF project, Japan Service Dogs Association is working with Australian experts to transfer knowledge in bre...eding techniques to further advance the raising and training of pups. A number of pups have been gifted from Australia to Japan in the past through AJF support, and so Australian dogs DNA are supporting the service dogs here in Japan too https://dfat.gov.au//introducing-australian-expertise-and- @JapanServiceDogsAssociation

03.01.2022 When is the next AJF grant round? Dates and grant guidelines are now available on our website: https://dfat.gov.au//when-is-the-next-AJF-Grants-round.aspx 2020-21

02.01.2022 Why don't you join your next meeting 'spirited away'? Studio Ghibli released 8 backgrounds that people can use for video conferencing. Which is your favourite Ghibli movie http://www.spoon-tamago.com//studio-ghibli-video-confere/

02.01.2022 Craving an authentic Japanese dish? Our very own Board Member and MasterChef Adam Liaw shows how you can make an Afuri-style ramen.

01.01.2022 With the ongoing uncertainty COVID 19 has placed on activities and travel between Australia and Japan, the Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) has decided to extend the application closing date for the 2020-21 AJF grant round to Tuesday, 14 April 2020. Questions regarding your application should be sent to the AJF no later than 9 April 2020 - noting Easter break 10-13 April. This extension is designed to give grant applicants sufficient time to give consideration to travel at a... later date or to develop non-travel related activities. The new deadline has been implemented in Smartygrants and the AJF website is being updated accordingly. 2020-21 414 4101349

01.01.2022 Join Ambassador Court for a discussion on Australia-Japan's economic partnership as part of New Colombo Plan's Momentum series 1-2pm, Tuesday, 20 July https://sites.google.com/monash.edu/ncpmomentum/home