What's New
Speech by Ambassador Kojima at the "IN THE ZONE" Conference (09/11/09)
Ambassador Kojima spoke at the inaugural international public policy conference, IN THE ZONE, organized by the University of Western Australia on the 9th of November.
Read the speech in its entirety here (www): link
Launch of the Visit Japan Year 2010 Campaign (25/11/09)
In 2003, the Japanese government launched the Visit Japan Campaign, an inbound tourism initiative aiming to attract 10 million international visitors to Japan by 2010. As the the final goal year 2010 approaches, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will set up a dedicated campaign website providing information on Japan travel and tourism. The website which is scheduled to go live on November 25, 2009, will also host a competition giving away prizes including a return air ticket to Japan, accommodation in Japan and others. Please visit the JNTO Sydney office website at www.jnto.org.au and tell your family and friends to check it out too!
Attached here is a media release for your reference (PDF): link
13TH JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL (18-22/11/09)
The Japanese Film Festival will bring a rhapsody of Japanese film to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra and Hobart. Please check the website for more details on dates and venues in each city: link
Japan Foundation Media Release (PDF): link
Address by H.E. Dr. Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan (15/11/2009)
Shortly after the conclusion of the APEC Leaders' Summit in Singapore, Prime Minister Yukio Hatomyama delivered a speech entitled Japan's New Commitment to Asia Toward the Realization of an East Asian Community.
Read the speech in its entirety here (www): link
East meets West Concert (14/11/09)
A string quartet with Australian Chamber Orchestra performers Aiko Goto, Helena Rathbone,Christopher Moore and Timo-Veikko Valve, will play at the Embassy of Japan on 14 November 2009 (Saturday) at 2PM. The program will include Rachel Gaudry’s prize winning composition “Canberra”, which won the Canberra University’s national composition competition in October 2008.
More information and ticket information (PDF): link
Japan Foreign Minister's Commendations 2009 (13/10/09)
The presentation ceremony for Commendations given to Australian citizens and organisations took place at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in Canberra. On behalf of the Foreign Minister of Japan, Ambassador Kojima conferred official awards on Mr Shunichi Ikeda and the Canberra Nara Sister City Committee to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Australia.
More about the ceremony here
Address by H.E. Ambassasor Takaaki Kojima on the occasion of the launch of the report “Australia and Japan beyond the Mainstream” (02/10/09)
Full speech available here
Japan-Australia Prime Ministers' Meeting (23/09/09)
Summary available here
Japan-Australia Foreign Ministers' Meeting (22/09/09)
Summary available here
The Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue (21/09/09)
Summary available here
Canberra Nara Candle Festival 26 Sept 2009
The Embassy of Japan, in cooperation with the ACT Government and the Canberra Nara Sister City Committee, is sponsoring the Canberra Nara Candle Festival on 26 Sept 2009.
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Statement by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama at the United Nations Summit on Climate Change (23/09/09)
Statement in English (PDF) | Statement in Japanese (PDF)
2009 Invitation Programme for Japanese-Learning Students at Australian Universities (08/09/09)
General Information (PDF) | Entry Form (XLS)
Letter of Permission (PDF) | Letter of Medical Consent (PDF)
Summary of the 9th Round of Negotiations on the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (31/07/09)
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Summary of the 9th Round of Negotiations on the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (31/07/09)
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Positions Vacant at Embassy of Japan (24/07/09)
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Ship for World Youth - SWY 22 (17/07/09)
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The Conference of the Japanese Studies Association of Australia (JSAA) and International Conference on Japanese Language Education(ICJLE) 2009 (14/07/09)
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Japan-Australia Summit Meeting Summary (10/07/09)
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G8 Summit 2009 in L'Aquila (07/07/09)
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Declaration of Safe Travel to Japan (26/06/09)
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Speech by Ambassador Kojima at Japan Forum by Asialink and PricewaterhouseCoopers (22/06/09)
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Press Releease - Invitation Programme for Future Business Counterparts from Australian 2009 (18/06/09)
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North Korean Nuclear Issue (27/05/09)
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Fifth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (22-23/05/09)
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Speech by Prime Minister Aso "Overcoming the Economic Crisis to Rekindle a Rapidly Developing Asia" (21/05/09)
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Statement by Mr Hirofumi Nakasone, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan - "11 Benchmarks for Global Nuclear Disarmament" (27/04/09)
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Pakistan Donors Conference/Friends of Pakistan Meeting (17/04/09)
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Speech by Mr Taro Aso, Prime Minister of Japan, "Japan's Future Development Strategy and Growth Initiative towards Doubling the Size of Asia's Economy" at Japan National Press Club on 9 April (16/04/09)
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North Korea's Missile Launch (06/04/09)
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Japanese Film Night at Arc Theatre of National Film and Sound Archive - Wednesday, 18th March 7.00 pm - "Hula Girls" (05/03/09)
Best Film, Best Director, Best supporting Actress and Best Screenplay awards winning film in 2007 of the Japanese Academy. (Comedy/Drama)
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Press Releease - Visit of Special Envoys of the Prime Minister of Japan to Australia (25/02/09)
On 24 February, Special Envoys of the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Masakazu TOYODA and Ambassador Yoshinori KATORI, who visited Canberra from 23 to 25 February, met with Stephen Smith, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Wayne Swan, Treasurer, and Simon Crean, Minister for Trade, and exchanged views on the appropriate policy to pursue in order to promote economic growth and development in Asia in light of the current global financial and economic crisis.
For full statement in English, please click here.
In Japanese, please click here.
2009 Invitation Programme for FUTURE BUSINESS COUNTERPARTS from Australia
(25/02/09)
The Invitation Programme for Future Business Counterparts from Australia is an invitation programme, through which young professionals from Australia, who will assume greater responsibilities in the coming years and are interested in strengthening economic relations with Japan, would visit and experience Japan and its society, culture, as well as its people. The aim of this unique programme is to invite young professionals from Australia to increase their understanding of Japan through lectures on Japan's business trends, its major industries, the bilateral relationship, and through discussions with young Japanese professionals. Global environmental protection measures taken by Japanese corporations will be covered in a cross-sectoral manner as well. This Invitation Programme will be held from June 24 to July 4, 2009 in Japan.
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Application Form (Excel)
Letter of Permission (Word)
Press Release - Message of condolence from His Majesty the Emperor of Japan (13/02/09)
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Donations from Japanese soccer fans for the bushfires in Victoria (11/02/09)
On 11 February, 2009, the Japan Football Association (JFA) collected donations for the devastating bushfires in Victoria, at the Japan versus Australia FIFA World Cup final round qualifier, which was played in Yokohama, Japan. A silent tribute was observed before the match.
Donations are scheduled to be sent to the Football Federation Australia by the JFA.
Press Release - Bushfires in Victoria (10/02/09)
Messages of sympathy on the bushfires in Victoria, Australia, were delivered by Taro Aso, Prime Minister of Japan to Mr. Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia and... click here
Lecture by Japanese Architect - Mr Paul Noritaka Tange (04/02/2009)
Mr Paul Noritaka Tange, Architect and President of Tange Associates, and leading architect, speaks about significant 20th-centrury architect, his father, Mr Kenzo Tange's lasting impact on modern architecture. The lecture will discuss the works of Kenzo Tange and his influence on modern Japanese architecture.
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2009 (03/02/2009)
Special Address by H.E. Mr Taro Aso, Prime Minister of Japan on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum "My Prescriptions for Reviving the World Economy".
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Statement by Prime Minister Taro Aso on the inauguration of President Obama as President of the United States of America (21/01/2009)
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Press Release - Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendations (21/01/09)
On Thursday, 22 January 2009, a Foreign Minister’s Commendation Ceremony will take place at the official residence of Ambassador Kojima where, on behalf of the Foreign Minister of Japan, he will confer official awards on two distinguished Japanese nationals and one community organisation in Australia to acknowledge their contributions... (more information)
Photo 1 - Mrs Blair and her daughter with Ambassador Kojima and his wife -> click here
Photo 2 - Mrs Swen and her husband with Ambassador Kojima and his wife -> click here
Photo 3 - CJC Members with Ambassador Kojima and his wife -> click here
Positions Vacant at Embassy of Japan
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