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Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc.

タスマニア豪日協会

Welcome to the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania Inc.

The Society is a nonpolitical, nonprofit organisation that assists Japanese and Australians (and Tasmanians in particular) in understanding each other’s culture.

The Society is involved in the organisation of numerous activities in various educational, cultural, social and commercial contexts. Visiting Japanese nationals are welcome to participate in our activities, as are any Australians with an interest in Japan.

Membership is open to individuals, families, educational institutions, companies and government agencies interested in widening their understanding of Japan and its people, and who wish to share their common interest with others, in a friendly, social and productive way.

Please join us or subscribe to our mailing list.


Upcoming events

  • Ikebana returns to the National Trust's Franklin House, Tasmania

    • 18 Aug 2025
    • 24 Aug 2025
    • Franklin House, 413-419 Hobart Road, Youngtown TAS


    From 18th to 24th August, Franklin House (413-419 Hobart Road, Youngtown) will host a Sogetsu ikebana exhibition. There will be seven Sogetsu artists involved in the exhibition (two from Tasmania and five from Victoria). The exhibition will include Sogetsu ikebana style arrangements throughout the House and a bamboo installation in the garden. Events include a guided house tour as well as demonstrations and workshops. In order to manage visitor numbers the National Trust, which owns Franklin House, is requiring all visitors to book ahead of their visit.

    This year’s exhibition, themed “Branch and Bloom,” includes formal and freestyle arrangements in the Sogetsu ikebana style. These arrangements have been created by seven Sogetsu School artists, including students and teachers with a range of experience - including one who has achieved the highest Sogetsu teacher qualification (Riji) outside of Japan. Arrangements will be featured throughout the house and there will be an ikebana installation in the garden. Seasonal materials from the Franklin House gardens have been used wherever possible and unconventional materials will be used in some exhibits.

    Information about the exhibition, related events and bookings is available at the following address: https://nationaltrusttas.rezdy.com/catalog/49478/franklin-house

    Bookings are essential for your visit to the exhibition and places for demonstrations and workshops are limited, so please book early.

    We hope you can visit and see the work of these artists in a beautiful heritage setting.

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  • SAVE THE DATE: Hanami 2025

    • 28 Sep 2025
    • Deloraine Riverbank Reserve, Deloraine, TAS 7304

    This year's hanami picnic at Deloraine will be even bigger and better than ever before, as we will be holding it in conjunction with the Japan Club of Tasmania, Aiki Kai Australia and other special friends.

    Please watch this space, as further details will follow soon!

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