WA Ballet’s growing Japanese connection
27 May 2023WA ballet aficionados and Perth’s Japanese community have another reason to celebrate ballet and support West Australian Ballet in 2023 and beyond with an unprecedented contingent of Japanese dancers – including two principal dancers – and a rehearsal director. • Gakuro Matsui (Principal) – born Tokyo, Japan • Chihiro Nomura (Principal) – born Tokyo, Japan • Kiki […]
Read more1st Anniversary of the Launch of the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA)
05 May 2023It was a night to remember at the Consulate-General of Japan’s Residence on Monday as the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) celebrated what has been a highly successful debut year. The AJBCWA and the Consulate-General of Japan played host to special guests including JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization Managing Director, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, […]
Read moreAmbassador Yamagami’s opening remarks at the Perth USAsia Centre’s Japan Symposium 2023
03 April 2023The Ambassador made opening remarks at the Perth USAsia Centre’s Japan Symposium 2023 last week on 28 March 2023 and shared his views on strategic cooperation between Japan and Australia for a secure future. The full opening remarks can be accessed via the link below: Ambassador Yamagami Opening Remarks – Perth USAsia Centre Japan […]
Read morePresentation Slides: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship; Energy and advanced technologies: Where WA and Japan jointly shape their futures
14 March 2023WA’s Chief Scientist, Prof Peter Klinken AC shared his insight and vision for WA in 2030 at the Australia Japan Business Council (WA) Inc. event hosted on the rooftop of the GHD office. The full presentation slides can be accessed via the link below: AJBC presentation Peter Klinken Chief Scientist 8 March 2023
Read moreUpdate from His Excellency Ambassador YAMAGAMI Shingo
21 February 2023A recently published article in the Australian on the role of the Japanese Ambassador can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100448515.pdf Remarks by His Excellency Ambassador Yamagami at the Emperor’s Birthday Reception regarding the Japan-Australia relationship can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100459494.pdf
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Upcoming Event: A Conversation on the WA-Japan Relationship Wednesday 8 March 2023
06 February 2023Please join us for an Australia Japan Business Council networking event to discuss Energy and advanced technologies: Where WA and Japan jointly shape their futures. The event is supported by Australian engineering firm GHD with guest presenter: Professor Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia: Appointed in June 2014, and reappointed four times, […]
Read moreMemorandum of Understanding signed between the WA Government and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC)
01 February 2023AJBC welcomes the signing of an MoU between the WA Government and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC). The MoU will focus on information exchange and investment opportunities in the realms of hydrogen, ammonia, low emission, and decarbonisation technology. The MoU will also promote cooperation in developing sectors, helping to attract greater support from JBIC in new […]
Read moreHappy New Year message from Ambassador Yamagami
18 January 2023A message from His Excellency Yamagami Shingo, Ambassador of Japan to Australia: Dear ALL My belated greetings of a happy new year! I hope you will enjoy the latest newsletters as well as my interviews with Australian newspapers. Wishing this year will bring good health, stable peace and further prosperity to […]
Read moreAmbassador Yamagami‘s speech at the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day anniversary dinner
28 December 2022Remarks by His Excellency Ambassador YAMAGAMI Shingo to the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Dinner, Wednesday 30 November 2022 can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100428826.pdf
Read moreIndustry focused Japan Study Tours
28 December 2022AJBC is pleased to introduce Makoto Asia Pacific and their 2023 business tour program of Lean Japan Study Tours. More detailed information is here: https://makoto.com.au/tours/ and LinkedIn Ad For further information or to register your interest, please contact; Daniel Giles Consulting Partner Makoto APAC +61429110300 danielg@makoto.com.au makoto.com.au
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