The upcoming seminar of Two-Way Learning: Navigating Aboriginal Perspectives in Australia and Japan, is to be held at Hyogo centre on Tuesday 13 August. Visiting Professor Koji Maeda from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan is one of the speakers of this seminar. Professor Maeda is an Executive Director of Japan Society for the Study of Adult and Community Education and of … [Read more...]
JETAAWA News – 28 June 2013
Hi everyone, Here are your JETAAWA updates for the start of July, and it's (largely) a food and drink-focused issue: 1. JETAAWA Winter Matsuri!There is still time to sign up for the JETAAWA Winter Matsuri trip to the Swan Valley, where you will be able to sample a wide range of local wines and other produce while mixing with a top group of likeminded people. Tickets are … [Read more...]
JETAAWA News – 9 June 2013
Hi everyone, Starting with a bit of bad news this week, but that is followed by a bumper selection of events for your enjoyment. Hope to see some of you there! 1. As you may have heard, Curtin University has recently announced its intention to terminate its Chinese, Japanese and Asian Studies majors. If you would like to express your opposition to this decision, an online … [Read more...]
JETAAWA News – 27 Feb 2013
I'll make this quick. We have 2 super events coming up and we'd love you at one or both! (1) QUIZ NIGHT This is usually the highlight of our events for the year and 2013 will be no exception. Set aside the date: Thursday, 14 March 2013. (Please note: no kaiWA on this date - will resume 28/3.) As usual, we are on at the UWA Tavern from 630 for a start of proceedings at … [Read more...]
JETAAWA News – 28 Jan 2013
Hi everyone. This is our first news update for 2013 - sorry for the lay-off! You'll be happy to know, though, that it's been worth the wait, because this Sunday, 3 February 2013, is ourannual okonomiyaki BBQ at Kings Park! Kings Park is a big place, I hear you say. You're right. We will be at the Pines Picnic Area just off Fraser Ave (the main entrance, near the war … [Read more...]