Events

Urasenke Sydney will demonstrate a traditional Ro-Tsurigama 炉/釣釜　style tea ceremony with the explanations about chado 茶道 at Ryo-an 良庵 the tea house in Leura, Blue Mountains. It will be a special experience for you to try and learn how to make the green matcha tea 抹茶 following the workshop. Traditional seasonal　sweets 和菓子 will be served. […]

Japanaroo 2022 Cultural Exhibition will be held at Ulladulla Civic Centre on Sunday 11th September 12:00 to 15:30. It includes an Ikebana workshop + exhibition, as well as a bonsai and pottery display by local artists. Admission is $10 which includes high tea starting about 1pm.

Together with our partners at the Australia-Japan Society of NSW, the Japanese Program and Discipline of Languages and Cultures at Macquarie University would like to propose a combined film-screening, discussion panel, and audience-focussed cosplay/Japanese street fashion contest for inclusion in the Japanaroo festival of events. Primarily targeting the Macquarie University community and interested members of […]

ATTACK: An exhibition by Sydney artist Ken Done which depicts the deployment of Japanese submarines in Sydney Harbour. On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered the waters of Sydney Harbour embarking on a surprise attack which resulted in chaos and panic in the nation’s largest city. Twenty-one Australian Naval personnel […]

An Exhibition of Bonsai for the first time at The Calyx, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney on 9th, 10th, and 11th September 2022! Time: 10am – 4pm Venue: The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Mrs Macquarie Rd, Sydney 2000 NSW Over 35 beautiful Bonsai on display and a demonstration by Megumi at 1:30 pm.

A feature of Modern kintsugi is that anyone can easily do it, and most materials can be purchased in Australia. So once you learn here you can repair Pottery by yourself at home. Our workshop has been held since 2018 and has already been attended by more than 4000 people. Participation fee $ 120 We […]

Plus Voice Creation is presenting a joint concert played by a variety of Japanese musicians living in Sydney and Japan. The highlight of this concert is Nami Takata from Tokyo Japan, who is a professional vocalist, active in media appearances such as TV and radio, program theme songs and CD production as well as her […]

Chalk art is said to have originated in Australia. This year’s chalk art , I would like to combine Japanese anime.  What kind of anime is it? Please look forward to it. We are planning to make the desserts that appear in the anime and sell them at the shop. Please look at our Facebook […]

Please join us for an Ikebana demonstration and a hands-on workshop for Ikebana beginners. We will have all the tools you need to use for the workshop and you can bring home the fresh materials in a small container. The price includes tool rental, fresh plant materials, coffee/tea and refreshments.

We will hold an Ikebana exhibition by members of Ikebana International Sydney Chapter #36 Inc. All five Ikebana schools that have representation in Sydney will exhibit their beautiful ikebana works.

Get ready to test your knowledge on all things Japan! Gather a team and have a fun-filled night! Variety of prizes to be won! Hosted by the people at IQ Trivia, who do regular Trivia nights all over various pubs in Sydney and Canberra. Location: The Occidental Hotel – 43 York Street SYDNEY, adjacent to […]

I am having a solo Ink painting (Sumie) exhibition at Kyushu Japanese Restaurant. Sumie isn’t well known in Sydney, therefore I would like to introduce this art work to Australian people. The exhibition theme is “Dragon God”. The world is suffering through war, pandemic and climate change chaos recently. I’ve drawn five “Dragon God” ink […]

This webinar is an introduction to the Thirst Exhibition x Sydney Design Week. Led by the curator Marge, to speak about the re-emergence of craftsmanship is a natural response to our single-use, throw-away culture and why she has a thirst for change. Speakers: 1. Marge, the exhibition curator, will introduce her passion for contemporary Asian […]

Sun 4 September 1.30-3pm It’s time to put down your phones, stop swiping and scrolling, and start folding! Being able to transform a flat sheet of paper into 3D form, using your own hands, Origami seems magical! Do you know that the Paper Crane, the most famous and popular origami in the world has more […]

The Matsuri Japan Festival in Chatswood 2022 is to celebrate Japanese culture and cross cultural friendship within multicultural society. This event is for everyone who loves Japan as much as we do. You will find many Japanese festival attractions at the Matsuri Japan Festival including Japanese food stalls, traditional arts and crafts workshops, a vibrant […]

You can see the traditions of Okinawan dance and Sanshin music at the Great hall in the University of Sydney. Featuring special guests from Okinawa; Alberto Shiroma & Mion Kamei, collaborating with local Okinawan Music / Dance Performers. 🎸Alberto Shiroma 🎸 Alberto is a third-generation Peruvian of Okinawan descent. In 1991, he formed the Latin […]