On behalf of all the staff at CLAIR Sydney, I would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year.
Looking back on last year, we believe that face-to-face exchanges b…
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[December 2023] Learning about Australian Multicultural Initiatives
Last month, we held our annual Australian Multicultural Study Tour in Sydney. Following last year’s tour in Melbourne, it was held in person and we were delighte…
[November 2023] JETAA – A Vital Link Between Australia/New Zealand and Japan
Last month, we attended the JETAA Oceania Conference held in Melbourne. JETAA is an abbreviation for JET Alumni Association which is a self-supporting alumni a…
[October2023] Sister Cities Australia 2023 National Conference
On 12 October, the Sister Cities Australia 2023 National Conference was held in Wyndham, Victoria. Over 100 representatives from Australian local government…
[September 2023] The initiative of city development based on sister city exchanges
As I reported before, exchanges between local governments in Japan and Australia/New Zealand have been more active. Some local governments might be wondering …
[August 2023] Face to Face School Cultural Exchange
As I reported before, since April this year, many prefectures and municipalities have planned activities in Australia/New Zealand because the attitude towar…
[July 2023] Return to Japan for the First Time In One Year – Changes In the Atmosphere of the City
In late June, I temporarily went back to Japan for work for about 10 days for the first time in a year. A year ago in Japan everyone wore masks, however wearing a mask h…
[June 2022] Increases in exchanges between local governments
I attended the National General Assembly hosted by ALGA in mid- June for the first time. It was interesting to see how the conference was run, it was very different …
[May 2023] Cherry blossoms in Japan
I participated in the 9th Perth Japan Festival mentioned above. While promoting tourist destinations in various parts of Japan at such events, we are often aske…
[March 2023] 2023 CLAIR Forum and Farewell to our staff
CLAIR Sydney hosted the 2023 CLAIR Forum on 3 March 2023 with UTS: IPPG (University of Technology Sydney: Institute of Public Policy and Governance). This forum …
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From the 3rd to the 13th of December, eight selected swimmers from the Fukuoka Swimming Association visited NSW, where they participated in joint training sessions with a local school and competed in the 2024-25 Speedo NSW Senior State Age Championships.During the joint training, the athletes deepened their connections, and in the competition, the Fukuoka swimmers achieved remarkable success, earning numerous medals.The visit is based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2023 between the Fukuoka Prefecture, the Fukuoka Swimming Association, and Swimming NSW. CLAIR Sydney received a request from Fukuoka Prefecture to assist them with their activities and accompanied them during some parts of their visit.We will continue to support and deepen exchanges in the field of sports between Fukuoka Prefecture and NSW.To all the athletes, coaches, and accompanying staffs, Otsukaresamadeshita!
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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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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
View this Correspondence in PDF.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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To investigate environmental countermeasures, a student and her chaperone from Hikone Technological High School of Shiga Prefecture visited Australia from late July to early August. CLAIR Sydney conducted a briefing on 29 July about Australia’s culture and customs, and accompanied the group to a company visit in Brisbane on 31 July, where the company, known for producing products using a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis, shared insights into their research and production processes.
During the visit, they received information on efforts to reduce methane emissions from livestock using Asparagopsis, viewed from a carbon-neutral perspective. The student’s proactive participation in the meetings, driven by a desire to engage in environmental initiatives in the future, was impressive.
In addition to the briefing and accompaniment, we also reached out to the company to request a representative to discuss their Asparagopsis research. CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the activities of Japanese local governments conducting research on topics related to Australia.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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