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24.01.2022 One year after the Ceremonies of Accession to the Throne of His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito, a series of ceremonies were held to proclaim Crown Prince Akishino as the heir to the throne. Prime Minister Suga also attended the ceremonies held at the Imperial Palace and offered his prayers of prosperity to the Imperial Household

24.01.2022 Japan has so many (Insutabae = instagramable) spots, but have you ever captured how amazing Japan is in autumn? If you have, why not enter this year's Web Japan Autumn Photo Contest Details on how to enter are below #webjapan_autumncontest2020

24.01.2022 On this day, exactly 20 years ago, Japanese athlete Naoko Takahashi made history at the Sydney Olympic Games, becoming Japan's first-ever female gold-medallist in any athletics disciplineWere you watching the race? You can relive the footage of Takahashi's historic win here

23.01.2022 Residents of Kamaishi City, Australia's "ARIGATO Host Town" for Tokyo 2020, are sending heart-warming messages of support for Australian athletes in the lead-up to the Games. Kamaishi is Australia's "ARIGATO Host Town" in recognition of Australian support for recovery efforts following the 2011 East-Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. #ArigatoHostTown # #Tokyo2020

23.01.2022 Nanae Harada is spreading the word on the versatility of Miso in the Central West region of NSW Ms Harada is even fermenting her own miso using black barley grown in Western Australia Now there's a wonderful Japan-Australia collaboration!

22.01.2022 In what has been a longer-than-usual wait, our 2020 JET Programme participants have safely arrived in Japan Our 76 Aussie JETs will now undergo mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine and COVID-19 testing before heading all across Japan to work in schools and local government offices Thanks to All Nippon Airways our JETs received a warm welcome at Sydney Airport and a safe arrival in Tokyo this morning, even receiving a special message from the flight crew thanking them for their contributions to internationalisation in Japan 2020JET #2020JET #JETProgramme #JapanGov

21.01.2022 The JFF Plus: Online Festival program is OUT NOW Watch over 25 Japanese films streaming for from 4-13 December. View the full program and sign up for your free JFF Plus streaming account now! http://jffau.net/pfb #JFFAU2020

20.01.2022 To celebrate the Japanese asteroid explorer, Hayabusa2 and its upcoming return to Earth via Woomera, South Australia, we hosted a special screening of the film, Hayabusa: The Long Voyage Home. Since its launch in 2014, Hayabusa2 has travelled more than 5 billion kms and is expected to return on 6 Dec with samples from Ryugu, a 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid The Australian Space Agency is supporting the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency with the sample capsule's recovery and return, which is another great example of our two countries working together #JapanGov #Hayabusa2 JAXA()

20.01.2022 Here's an activity perfect for the school holidays: Etegami! A charming past-time in Japan, these postcards are drawn from the heart and often sent to mark the changing seasons Try your hand at etegami but be careful, you might get hooked!

18.01.2022 In the opening session of the Extraordinary Diet on October 26th, Prime Minister Suga delivered a general policy speech outlining the key priorities of his Cabinet. There was a focus on COVID-19 countermeasures, post-COVID recovery, regional revitalisation and further improvement of health-care services. Prime Minister Suga also underlined his commitment for ongoing summit diplomacy and the implementation of administrative reforms. #JapanGov

17.01.2022 Live and work in Japan on JET Applications for the 2021 Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme are now open! Apply now https://bit.ly/3jiYO8g #JETProgramme #2021JET

17.01.2022 Following Hideki Matsuyama's historic victory at Masters TournamentAmbassador Yamagami sat down with Sky News Australia's Kieran Gilbert to discuss this triumph in what has been an amazing week for Japanese golf in the lead up to Tokyo 2020

17.01.2022 The Japanese Film Festival - Australia Classics Program dates have been released Check out their selection of Radical Japanese films in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney this summer Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential. See below for the full program.

17.01.2022 Why did the duck cross the road? To come to the Embassy of Japan, of course Introducing our new family of "Ambassaducks" and how you can make your very own origami ducks Access our templates here https://bit.ly/2F3fvpG

16.01.2022 Free online event this Thursday Join the Griffith Asia Institute and the Australian Institute of International Affairs - National Office's discussion with Professor Takahara Akio of The University of Tokyo / UTokyo on Japan's strategy in the Indo-Pacific Registration is essential. Details below

16.01.2022 Prime Minister SUGA was paid a courtesy call by representatives of Australia India and the U.S. while they were in Japan to meet with Foreign Minister MOTEGI for the Second "Quad" Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The Ministers discussed a range of topics, including the response to COVID-19 and the importance of broadening cooperation for the realisation of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific". Read more https://bit.ly/3iDfBSg #JapanGov

16.01.2022 #JapanInCanberra Vol. 6 In honor of Spring, today we share with you the Yoshino Cherry Trees on the hillside at the National Arboretum Canberra In July 2008, the Ambassador of Japan planted the first Yoshino Cherry tree of a 320 tree forest This planting marked the 15th anniversary of Canberra’s sister city relationship with Nara. Here's to many future generations enjoying these special blossoms

15.01.2022 Deadline Reminder Applications close on February 18th for the Japanese Studies and Teacher Training categories of MEXT Scholarships for 2021. Find more details on our website https://bit.ly/2MoK6lf

15.01.2022 We have a new PM SUGA Yoshihide was designated as Japan's 99th Prime Minister on Wed 16 Sep 2020 Hailing from Akita Prefecture, Prime Minister SUGA was most recently the country's longest-serving Chief Cabinet Secretary (2012-20) and is widely recognised for announcing the new imperial era, Reiwa in 2019. We look forward to seeing Japan and Australia's relationship continue to grow and expand under the Suga administration #JapanGov

14.01.2022 Cowra Voices, a story telling app exploring Cowra’s unique story of civic peace and reconciliation, has won the 2020 Oral History NSW Community History Award Find out more here https://www.cowravoices.org/

14.01.2022 Flashback Friday This week, in 1963, former Japanese prime minister Hayao Ikeda paid a visit to Canberra Whilst here Mr Ikeda met with Sir Robert Menzies and discussed the new Australian-Japan trade agreement He also visited points of interest including the Australian War Memorial where he laid a wreath, the proposed site for New Parliament House and Regatta Point to see the Canberra Lake being filled

13.01.2022 #JapanInCanberra Vol. 7 Here's a rainy weekend solution Visit the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra and immerse yourself in the imagination of world-renowned and influential Japanese contemporary artist, Yayoi Kusama through her infinity room, 'The Spirits of the Pumpkins Descended into the Heavens' For details nga.gov.au/kusama

12.01.2022 During his first visit to Sydney, Ambassador-designate Yamagami met with former prime minister the Hon. John Howard OM AC SSI, AOC President, Mr John Coates AC and Japanese and Australian business leaders During his meeting with Mr Coates, Ambassador-designate Yamagami presented Mr Coates with a gift from Japan, a Karuizawa-bori wood carving Read more about Ambassador-designate Yamagami's visit in the first edition of his 'News from under the Southern Cross' here https://bit.ly/3pFXakq #JapanGov

12.01.2022 Sunny afternoon Cherry blossoms in full bloom Busy buzzing bees

12.01.2022 Show us your competitive side by taking part in the J-Talent contest Whether it be showing off your language skills belting out your favourite J-pop karaoke song or showcasing some traditional Japanese art and culture you can win some great prizes by simply capturing it on video Deadline: 31 Oct 2020 https://jpf.org.au/jtalent #JTalent

11.01.2022 Ambassador Yamagami presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Raysto Dr IKEDA Shunichi, former Director of the Japan Centre at The Australian National University for his contribution to Japanese language education in Australia and promoting friendship between our two countries for more than 3 decades Ikeda-sensei is a wonderful friend of the Embassy and the Canberra Japanese community, so we are delighted for him to receive this honour in front of his family, friends and former students Congratulations!

10.01.2022 Do you know Shochu? Can you tell your Awamori from your Sweet Potato Shochu ? Learn more about this unique Japanese spirit with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)

10.01.2022 Ambassador-designate Yamagami met with a delegation from the Northern Territory government led by Dr Alan Dupont, AO, the Northern Territory Defence and National Security Advocate. Mr Yamagami had a fruitful discussion with the delegation regarding the progress of the special strategic relationship between Japan and Australia. Opportunities for an enhancement in economic ties between Japan and Australia are now more prevalent in conjunction with the growth in defence and national security ties.

07.01.2022 Well respected Japanese professor of contemporary Chinese politics at the University of Tokyo, Prof. TAKAHARA Akio has recently written an opinion piece in The Age.

07.01.2022 Renowned Japanese ceramic artist, Hiroe Swen will showcase new work and milestones from her five-decade career in an exhibition at Sturt Gallery & Studios in Mittagong, NSW from 20 Sep to 15 Nov. A major figure in Australian ceramics and a Japanese government-decorated artist, Hiroe Swen's latest exhibition is a must-see in 2020. More info https://bit.ly/35MLUvo

06.01.2022 Ambassador Takahashi was invited to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day commemoration at the Australian War Memorial yesterday

03.01.2022 It's 200 days until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! Back in December, 5 of Australia's top Para-athletes connected virtually with school kids in Tokyo and Kobe Athletes answered questions from students as well as shared their personal journeys and motivations for the Paralympics, which begin on 24 Aug

03.01.2022 Thank you to Canberra company, Aspen Medical Australia for their prompt and professional assistance

03.01.2022 Ambassador Yamagami paid a visit to the Australian War Memorial on Wednesday where he received a tour by AWM Director Matt Anderson PSM and Ms Di Mitchell. The Ambassador had the honour of laying a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony

03.01.2022 The countdown is on It's 100 days to go until Tokyo 2020 Get in the Olympic spirit by checking out Aussie swimming legend, Dawn Fraser cement her place in history by winning her third consecutive gold at Tokyo 1964, becoming the first swimmer to achieve this feat

02.01.2022 Bring Japanese food to you at home with Japan at Home This page is full of recipes, fun facts and info on where you can buy Japanese food products at shops in your local area. You'll even find some awesome deals to use at local Japanese restaurants

02.01.2022 Prime Minister Suga has welcomed his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Morrison to Japan where the two leaders reaffirmed the Special Strategic Partnership between our two countries and renewed their determination to continue deep cooperation across a number of areas. Read more https://bit.ly/32Wm2Lv #JapanGov

02.01.2022 A reception was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and thank Australia for their continued support Attendees included Australians who were dispatched to Tohoku within days of the disaster to assist with search and rescue efforts and those who have made contributions to affected communities. Ambassador Yamagami expressed his deepest appreciation to them, stating "we will never forget what Australia has done for Japan" You can read the Ambassador's speech here: https://bit.ly/3mROvdX

02.01.2022 Ambassador Takahashi visited Sydney this week and met with representatives of the NSW Government, Westmead Medical Precinct and Western Sydney Aerotropolis project NSW's vision presents exciting investment and business opportunities for Japanese companies, encouraging Japan-Australia business ties to expand and deepen in Western Sydney

01.01.2022 On his first visit to Sydney, Ambassador-designate Yamagami visited HMAS Kuttabul where he laid wreaths to show respect for the lives lost in a Japanese midget submarine attack in Sydney Harbour during World War II. Ambassador-designate Yamagami reflected on how far our two countries have come since, as strong friends and partners Read more about Ambassador-designate Yamagami's visit in the first edition of his 'News from under the Southern Cross' here https://bit.ly/3pFXakq Royal Australian Navy #JapanGov #AusNavy