Welcome to the National Federation of Australia-Japan Societies
About the Federation
The National Federation of Australia Japan Societies is the national body representing all the Australia Japan Societies around Australia.
These Australia Japan Societies are voluntary organisations that have devoted themselves to maintaining and developing the wonderful relationship we enjoy with Japan. These Societies around Australia have as their members, representatives from all parts of the community. These members include businesses small and large, individuals, families, schools and educational institutions, students and government.
Latest AJS Event

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) – December
7th December 2025 The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is largest-scale Japanese language test in the world. Since 1984, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) – December
7th December 2025 The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is largest-scale Japanese language test in the world. Since 1984, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to offer the JLPT as a reliable means of evaluating the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. The JLPT is widely recognised

Australia Japan Dinner 2025 – Qld
21st August 2025 As part of this year’s Japan Month celebrations in Brisbane, the AJS Qld are again inviting all members and guests of Australia-Japan organisations in Southeast Queensland to the Australia-Japan Dinner. The evening will include a guest speaker, cultural entertainment and a three-course dinner and drinks. The event

AJS FNQ – Welcome lunch for Japanese Consul
31st May 2025 A friendly group of AJS FNQ members and friends attended a special welcome lunch for the new Head of the Consular Office of Japan in Cairns, Mr Higashimoto Shingo, at the Benson Hotel, in Cairns. Mr. Higashimoto was made welcome at this social lunch with fabulous chef-prepared

Japan Update 2025
3 Sep 2025 | Australia-Japan Research Centre Sve the date for this year s Japan Update, which will bring together experts from Australia and Japan to provide insights into the Japanese economy, politics and society. A free fully catered event with opportunities for networking or tune in at any time

Spring in Sydney 2025: Australia-Japan Business Networking Dinner
28th August 2025 | AJS NSW AJS-NSW and co-host AJBCC invite you to join us for an evening dedicated to strengthening the vital business ties between Australia and Japan. An engaging evening of networking, fostering new relationships and building upon existing ones within the Australia-Japan business community, over a delicious

JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSE – Kanazawa
28 Sept to 10 Oct 2025 | Australia-Japan Society (ACT) The Australia-Japan Society of the ACT (AJS ACT), in conjunction with the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE), is again calling for applications for the two-week in-country course in Japanese language/culture in Kanazawa. Applications close on 8 July 2025. NOTE: