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• Professor Akiho Shibata: Japan and Australia in Antarctic governance

  • When
    1 May 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Law School, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Hobart, TAS 7005

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  In this joint event with the Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania, Professor Akiho Shibata from Kobe University will unravel the ups and downs of Japan-Australia collaboration in Antarctica. The talk will also cover the 70-year history of Japan's involvement in the governance of Antarctica through the Antarctic Treaty System.

  Professor Shibata is professor of international law and Director of the Polar Cooperation Research Centre at Kobe University. He has written extensively on the Antarctic Treaty System, Arctic international law, international environmental law and international law-making processes. He has also attended several Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings as a member of the Japanese delegations and became the first legal scholar to join a Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition in 2016-17.

  Complementary refreshments will be served from 5.30pm, prior to the beginning of the talk at 6pm.

  For anyone who is unable to attend in person, the talk will also be live streamed via Zoom here.

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• Japanese Children's Day celebration

  • When
    3 May 2025
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    City of Hobart Youth Arts & Recreation Centre, 1 Market Place, Hobart, TAS 7000

  
  

  Come and celebrate Japanese Children’s Day (Kodomo No Hi) at the Youth Arts & Recreation Centre in Hobart! You’ll find a free fun-filled day inspired by Japanese culture and customs, with activities for all ages to enjoy.

  • Climb the Kumundar Gujo jungle gym, crafted using traditional Japanese woodworking
  • Get lost in a Japanese storybook on the Wooden Boat Festival’s travelling book barge
  • Meet Yai-chan, the adorable bonito fish mascot from Hobart's sister city Yaizu
  • Learn how to fold origami
  • Add your own dot to a giant community-made koinobori (carp streamer)
  • Taste delicious Japanese treats
  • Explore stunning arts, crafts and cultural displays

  Children's Day is a public holiday in Japan and is all about wishing children strength, resilience, health and happiness.
  

  This event is supported by City of Hobart's Youth Arts & Recreation Centre, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival and the Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania.

  Please visit here for further information.

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• Conversation Club at the State Cinema Cafe

  • When
    10 May 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    State Cinema, 375 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

  
  

  Let's enjoy some relaxed conversation in Japanese and English. All levels of Japanese and English competency are welcome, whether you are fluent or can only speak a few words.

  We'll be in the cafe on the ground floor. Look for a Japanese flag on the table!

  If you'd like to join us, please RSVP via Facebook so we know you're coming.

  These events are free. Please support the State Cinema Cafe by making at least one food or drink order.
  

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• SAVE THE DATE: Hanami 2025

  • When
    28 Sep 2025
  • Location
    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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