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.
Multicultural questions without multiculturalism: The Japanese discourse of “multicultural co-living”
Speaker: Professor Koichi Iwabuchi
Date: Wednesday 17 March, 6.30pmLocation: Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Theatre A
The University of Melbourne, Parkville.
To register: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/community/public_lectures.html.
Jointly presented by the Asia Institute and the School of Culture and Communication, at the University of Melbourne.
The new millennium has seen the marked decline of multiculturalism in many Western countries. Conversely, in Japan as well as Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, multicultural issues have come to be more seriously discussed. Sharing with Western counterparts a similar trend of tightening national borders and stressing patriotism, East Asian societies differ significantly in lacking national policies of multiculturalism and immigration. This lecture will explore the politics of multiculturalism in the Japanese context.
Koichi Iwabuchi is Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the School of International Liberal Studies of Waseda University, Tokyo. He is currently the Faculty of Arts International Scholar.
Admission is free. Seating is limited. For further information or to register, please visit http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/community/public_lectures.html.
Koichi Iwabuchi 17 March public lecture - flyer.pdf
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.
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!!
May Business Briefing
We warmly invite you to attend our next business briefing, which includes a light lunch prior to the speaker’s presentation.
This time, we have the pleasure to announce Consul General Hasegawa as the speaker in our Business Briefing series. Consul General Hasegawa will speak about Australia-Japan relations, particularly in light of the change of Government in Japan. This briefing will take place on Tuesday, 25 May, 12:00pm-1:30pm at BHP Billiton, Level 23, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne .
More details and the registration form will be available soon
The Australia-Japan Society of Victoria,Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry,and the Japanese Society of Melbourne
Australia-Japan Society of Victoria Inc. office@ajsvictora.org.au T: +61 3 9642 2125 F: +61 3 9642 2129