Event Gallery - 2012 Archive

Japanese Festival in Sydney

'Matsuri in Sydney' was held at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour on Saturday 15 December.

The Emperor's Birthday Reception
On 4 December, the Emperor's Birthday Reception was held at the Consul-General's official residence.

Dr Charles 'Rowley' Richards [right] and Mr Barton Richardson [second right], former POWs, were among those who attended the reception.

11th SKIF World Championships Sydney 2012

On 23 November, the Consul-General attended the opening ceremony for the 11th SKIF World Championship Sydney 2012 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

20th Anniversary of the Sister City Relationship between Lake Macquarie and Hakodate City
On 15 November, Consul-General Kohara attended the celebrations for the anniversary of the sister city relationship between Lake Macquarie and Hakodate City in Lake Macquaire.

CLAIR Forum 2012

On 17 August, the Consul-General attended the 2012 Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) Forum at the UTS Centre for Local Government.

Utagawa Hiroshige – 53 Stations of the Tokaido Exhibition
Consul-General Kohara attended the opening ceremony of the Japan Foundation ukiyo-e exhibition “Utagawa Hiroshige: 53 Stations of the Tokaido” to commemorate the 30th Anniversary between Taito City and Manly.

Australia-Japan Society Awards for University Students
On July 10, the Consul-General attended the AJS awards ceremony for university students and also gave a lecture entitled “The Japan-Australia Partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region”.

“Japan: Kingdom of Characters” Exhibition in Darwin
On 14 June, Consul-General Kohara, along with Northern Territory Chief Minister Henderson, attended the opening of the Japan Foundation’s “Japan: Kingdom of Characters” exhibition at the Northern Territory Library. It is the first Japan Foundation event to be held in Darwin.

The 6th Inoue Yasushi Awards Ceremony
On 1 June, the Consul-General attended the 6th Inoue Yasushi Awards Ceremony at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Unveiling of the plaque commemorating the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney
The Consul-General attended the public unveiling ceremony of the plaque commemorating the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour on May 28.

“Rebuilding Tohoku” Photo Exhibition, Wollongong University
On 21 May, Consul-General Kohara attended the opening of the “Rebuilding Tohoku” Exhibition which was on display at the University of Wollongong

Opening of the Ken Done Art Exhibition
The Consul-General attended the opening of the exhibition depicting the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour by the well known Australian artist Ken Done at Mosman Art Gallery on 18 May.

Lecture at Macquarie University
On 16 May, Consul-General Kohara gave a lecture at Macquarie University entitled “The Japan-Australia Partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region”

Consul-General Awards Ceremony
On 20 April, the Consul-General gave awards for recognition of service to Japan Club President, Ms Chalker, and former Japan Club president, Mr Miyashita.

Ikenobō 550th Year Anniversary
The Consul-General attended the ceremony for the 550th Year Anniversary of the Ikenobō, the oldest school of Ikebana (flower arranging) held on 12 April.

29th Essay Contest Awards Ceremony

On 19 March the Awards Ceremony for the 29th Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest for secondary school students was held at the Consul-General’s residence.

3.11 Commemorative Reception

On 16 March, a commemorative reception was held at the Consul-General’s residence to mark one year since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The reception was attended by around 110 people. Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO Governor of New South Wales was the guest of honour and addressed the reception. Also attending were members of the Fire and Rescue NSW who were among the earliest to arrive in Japan after the disaster to help with the immediate rescue efforts.
(Photo: Her Excellency the Governor of NSW with Consul-General Kohara and Mrs Kohara.

Japanese saké and food promotion

A reception to promote Japanese saké and food was held in Sydney on 15 February. Around 240 people attended. Among the attendees was NSW Deputy Premier Stoner. Saké producers who came especially from Japan gave explanations about Japanese saké.
(Photo: NSW Deputy Premier Stoner [third from right] and members of the NSW Parliament with Japanese saké producers.)

JENESYS FBC.AU Farewell Reception

On 14 February, participants on the JENESYS Future Business Counterparts from Australia (FBC.AU) were invited to the Consul-General’s residence for a pre-orientation and farewell reception.

Commencement Ceremony for the International Class at the Sydney Japanese School

On 17 January, Dr Kohara attended the Commencement Ceremony (Japanese, nyugakushiki) for the International Class at the Sydney Japanese School.