Australia Japan Society of Western Australia

AJSWA was thrilled to welcome our members and personnel from INPEX Australia to JECCWA yesterday to celebrate and recognise the three-year community investment funding agreement which AJSWA signed with INPEX Ichthys Pty Ltd (INPEX) earlier this year. The INPEX funding is invaluable to support AJSWA’s all-encompassing hub for Japanese language, education and culture – the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of Western Australia (JECCWA). JECCWA is one of only two similar Japanese cultural centres nationally and houses the largest collection of Japan-related language and cultural materials in the State. Securing INPEX as the inaugural foundation supporter is a tremendous boost that will enable AJSWA to expand operations and develop new programs to further benefit the WA community. Yesterday's event was a terrific opportunity for ASJWA members and INPEX personnel, including Vice President, President Directors Office, Takuya Sugawara to come together at JECCWA and to celebrate this wonderful partnership. We would like to thank INPEX for their generous support and to all who came to celebrate the occasion. We’d also like to thank Kyoko and her team from Shikisai Japanese Cooking Classes for the incredible food, Ursula from the Sogetsu Teachers Association of Western Australia for the beautiful ikebana arrangement, Deputy Consul Hasegawa from the Consulate-General of Japan in Perth for joining us and JECCWA Director Melissa Luyke for bringing it all together. Come and visit us soon at JECCWA! John Williams Natalie Garmony Patrick Whight ORS Yuko Tokunaga Yusuke Okamoto

**EVENT REMINDER** Join the Australia-Japan Society of WA for a networking sundowner with State Minister for Energy, the Honourable Reece Whitby and the Minister for Mines the Honourable David Michael MLA. Hear their insights and thoughts about their important portfolios ahead of the 2025 State election as well as the importance of the relationship between WA and Japan. Network and interact with the Ministers and fellow participants. Monday, 30 September 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM KPMG Office, Level 8, 235 St George's Terrace, Perth Western Australia This event is generously sponsored by KPMG. Don’t miss out, book online now!

Join the Australia-Japan Society of WA for a networking sundowner with State Minister for Energy, the Hon Reece Whitby MLA and the Minister for Mines the Hon David Michael MLA. Hear their insights and thoughts about their important portfolios ahead of the 2025 State election. Network and interact with the Ministers and fellow participants. Monday, 30 September 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM KPMG Office, Level 8, 235 St George's Terrace, Perth Western Australia This event is generously sponsored by KPMG. Don’t miss out, book online now!

Join the Australia-Japan Society of WA for a networking sundowner with State Minister for Energy, the Hon Reece Whitby MLA and the Minister for Mines the Hon David Michael MLA. Hear their insights and thoughts about their important portfolios ahead of the 2025 State election. Network and interact with the Ministers and fellow participants. Monday, 30 September 2024 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM KPMG Office, Level 8, 235 St George's Terrace, Perth Western Australia This event is generously sponsored by KPMG. Don’t miss out, book online now!

Thank you INPEX Australia for your incredible contribution and support of the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of Western Australia (JECCWA)! We truly value INPEX’s commitment and support to JECCWA and look forward to a fruitful engagement as JECCWA grows and provides opportunities for extension and support of education and for WA educators in Japanese language and social science

AJSWA is delighted to share a message we received from His Excellency Mr Kazuhiro SUZUKI, Ambassador of Japan to Australia on the occasion of our 50th anniversary. This message was played as part of our celebration gala on Saturday night. Thank you Ambassador Suzuki for your very kind words and for your ongoing commitment to strengthening relations between Australia and Japan.

Everyone at AJSWA has been overwhelmed by all of the messages of congratulations that we have received since our 50th anniversary celebration over the weekend. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Tania Lawrence MP for joining us at the event but especially for speaking in the Australian House of Representatives today about our anniversary and also about the announcement of our funding agreement with INPEX Australia to support JECCWA going forward. Thank you Tania! We look forward to hosting you at JECCWA soon!

On Saturday night, 150 people gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Australia Japan Society of Western Australia. It was an amazing night paying tribute to our history as well as promoting local entertainment and celebrating our achievements over the last 50 years. One of our proudest achievements is the opening of the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of Western Australia (JECCWA) earlier this year. On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, the Australia-Japan Society of Westralia Australia (AJSWA) was honoured to announce the signing of a three-year community investment funding agreement with INPEX Australia INPEX Ichthys Pty Ltd (INPEX). The INPEX funding is invaluable to support AJSWA’s all-encompassing hub for Japanese language, education and culture – the Japan Education and Cultural Centre of Western Australia (JECCWA). JECCWA is one of only two similar Japanese cultural centres nationally and houses the largest collection of Japan-related language and cultural materials in the State. Securing INPEX as the inaugural foundation supporter is a tremendous boost that will enable AJSWA to expand operations and develop new programs to further benefit the WA community. Initially established as part of the WA-Hyogo Sister State relationship, the custom-designed facility, developed in 2020, incorporates a Japanese garden and tatami tearoom, as well as a library, kitchen facilities, classroom and lecture theatre. We look forward to this ongoing partnership and to welcoming you to JECCWA soon! Tania Lawrence

Good morning friends and followers! Everyone at the Australia Japan Society of Western Australia hopes you’re having a great week. This is a friendly reminder that you have until close of business TOMORROW to access the early bird discount rate for tickets to attend our Gala event to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We are so excited to celebrate this occasion with the community and look forward to what is going to be a memorable evening. To secure your tickets now, visit https://lnkd.in/g5-34jDZ

LAST CHANCE: EARLY-BIRD PRICES TO A CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF AJSWA ENDS ON FRIDAY. BOOK NOW! Join the Australia-Japan Society of Western Australia (AJSWA) to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We are thrilled to announce our special guest speakers for the evening: ＊ The Honourable Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia ＊ The Honourable Reece Whitby MLA, Minister for Energy; Environment; Climate Action ＊ Mr Yasushi Naito, Consul General of Japan in Perth. Early-bird bookings close Friday, 19 July 2024. Tickets can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/g5-34jDZ We look forward to having you join us for what will be a memorable evening!