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Australia-Japan Society of NSW University Awards 2023〔May 11〕

The Australia-Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW) held the University Awards Night at The Japan Foundation, Sydney, on Thursday, 12 May. University students who ar

Regional Goods Exportation Online Seminar〔Mar 25〕

On 25 March, CLAIR Sydney hosted a webinar aiming to encourage local government representatives in Japan to export regional goods to Australia.

The Director of …

Auckland Japan Day 2024〔Feb 25〕

On Sunday, 25 February, “Auckland Japan Day 2024” was held in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. This event offered a vibrant showcase o

Regional Goods Exportation Online Seminar〔Jan 22〕

On 22 January, CLAIR Sydney hosted a webinar with the goal of encouraging local government representatives in Japan to export regional goods to Australia.

Ms. M…

JAPAN EXPO 2023〔Nov 18〕

On Saturday, 18 November, JAPAN EXPO 2023 was held at Sydney Town Hall. The JAPAN EXPO is an event showcasing Japan’s diverse attractions such as tourism,

Regional Goods Exportation Online Seminar〔Nov 16〕

On 16 November, CLAIR Sydney hosted a webinar with the goal of encouraging local government representatives in Japan to export regional goods to Australia.

Mr. …

Canberra Nara Candle Festival〔Nov 4〕

On Saturday, 4 November, the Canberra Nara Candle Festival was held at Canberra Nara Peace Park to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the sister city relationshi

Japan and Friends Day 2023 in Queensland〔Sep 23〕

On Saturday, 23 September, Japan and Friends Day 2023 was held in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland.
 
This event is a Japan-themed event that has been running for o

Sakura Matsuri in Cowra〔Sep 23〕

On 23 September, Sakura Matsuri was held at the Cowra Japanese Garden. Many visitors were attracted to the event by the many Japanese cultural and food booths and

South West Festival of Japan〔Sep 9〕

On the 9 September, the South West Festival of Japan was held in Bunbury, Western Australia.
 
The event was first held in 2018 to celebrate the sister city relation

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  • The sister city relationship between Nagoya City and City of Sydney will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025.
     
    The Nagoya City official who came to Australia to participate in the Australian Multiculturalism Study Tour hosted by CLAIR Sydney, paid a visit to Sydney City Town Hall on Friday 24 November, and we assisted his visit. In addition to sharing information on the status of exchanges between the two cities’ sister zoos (Taronga Zoo and Higashiyama Zoo) and international exchanges in Nagoya City, a preliminary meeting was held for Deputy Mayor Matsuo’s visit to Sydney for December 2023.
     
    With the landmark year only two years away, CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the exchanges between the two cities.
     
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  • 2022/2023 CLAIR Forum

    On 3 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2023 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG).

    This year’s theme was ‘Multisectoral Approach for Regional Revitalisation’. At the event, two members from CLAIR Sydney and Carol Mills from UTS: IPPG and Andrew Francis from Parkes Council made a comprehensive presentation each on local government policies and strategies that have revitalised local communities and economies in Japan and Australia during the current ongoing pandemic.

    Date: Friday 3 March 2023

    Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney – Seminar Room

    Speakers and topics:

    – Ms Shimizu (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Sustainable Urban Development Project in the Tokyo Bay Area

    – ​​ Prof Mills (Director, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations for Sustainable Urban Development with Reference to Sydney Parklands

    – Mr Inoue (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)

    Approaches taken by Mihara City to Tackle Population Decline

    – ​Mr Francis (Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures, Parkes Council)

    Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations with Reference to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct

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  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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