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June,2024 JET Programme Pre-departure Orientations in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Christchurch and Wellington

We attended the JET Programme Pre-Departure Orientation held by various overseas diplomatic establishments such as Embassies and Consulates in Australia an…

Australia-Japan Society of NSW University Awards 2024(14 May)

The Australia-Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW) hosted the University Awards Night at The Japan Foundation, Sydney, on Tuesday, 14 May.
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CLAIR Sydney at the 30th Lismore Lantern Parade (22 June)

On Saturday, 22 June, the Lantern Parade was held in Lismore, New South Wales. The CLAIR Sydney office was invited by the City of Lismore to participate in this eve

Support Activity for Aomori Prefecture(19 May)

On 19 May, the Snow Travel Expo 2024 was held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The expo is a comprehensive ski show attended by representatives

Cowra Kōyō Matsuri Oration and Mayoral Reception (3-4 May)

The “Cowra Kōyō MATSURI (Autumn Leaves Festival)” was held on 3 and 4 May in the city of Cowra, located in the interior of New South Wales, Australia a

40th Anniversary ceremony of the Sister City Affiliation between Koshigaya City and Campbelltown (11 April)

On 11 April, a ceremony was held to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture and Campbellt

The Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival in South Australia (5 May)

On Sunday, 5 May, the Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival was held in the City of West Torrens, bordering the City of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia.
 
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Japan Festival 2024 in Victoria (19 May)

On 19 May, Japan Festival 2024 took place at Box Hill Town Hall in Whitehorse City, located in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria.
 
This event aimed to co

Support Activities for Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture(21 May)

On Tuesday, 21 May, Deputy Mayor Takashi Inoue of Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, along with Yamagata City officials and representatives from local touri

The Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Reception in New Zealand(5 Mar)

On 5th March, a reception celebrating the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was held by the Ambassador of Japan to New Zealand. The ceremony was attende

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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 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.
     
  • The latest issue of our correspondence is released.

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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

  • 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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