Events
A Correspondent’s Notebook: Reporting the News from Japan with Mark Willacy
9th July | Brisbane
Award-winning journalist Mark Willacy, the ABC’s Tokyo-based North Asia correspondent, will discuss his new book about the Great East Japan Earthquake.
His presentation will shed light on life as a correspondent located in Tokyo at the time of the disaster, as he shares his experiences of reporting on the tragedy.
Bookings for this unique presentation are essential, so be sure to reserve a seat early to avoid disappointment.
5:30pm – 7:30pm | Venue: Tattersall’s Club (215 Queen Street, Brisbane)
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Japanese Language and Culture Workshop
6th July 2013 | Saturday
with Dr Fuji Chamberlain
This series of workshops in 2013 is open not only to AJS Members, but anyone who is interested in learning Japanese language and cultural understanding.
Session 1 (10:00am – 12:00noon):
Monochrome painting and calligraphy
Session 2 (12:30pm – 1:30pm):
Everyday usage of gairai-go (foreign loan words)
Room 1.9, Level One
Brisbane Square Library
RSVP: execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
