Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane

Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane Welcome to the official page of Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane. The Consulate-General in Brisbane was established in 1966.

It is part of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As a Japanese diplomatic mission it has a variety of responsibilities and roles. Working towards strengthening the relationship between Japan and Queensland is one of its responsibilities. Roles of the Consulate-General include serving the interests of Japanese nationals living in Queensland and also offering assistance to Australians who seek to visit or learn more about Japan.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane will be closed for Respect for the Aged Day, Monday 21 September 2026. 9月21日（...
02/09/2026

The Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane will be closed for Respect for the Aged Day, Monday 21 September 2026.
9月21日（月）は「敬老の日」のため閉館します。
For a full list of 2026 closure dates, please visit our website at:
https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/about_us.html

Japan and Friends Day is a sustainable event to deepen the engagement between the Japanese community and the local organ...
01/09/2026

Japan and Friends Day is a sustainable event to deepen the engagement between the Japanese community and the local organisations and people on the Gold Coast, which is one of the largest Japanese communities in Australia. Through performances, food, and cultural experiences, the festival aims to foster interest and understanding of Japan. Enjoy Bon Dance, entertainment, food, music, craft, and cosplay on the Gold Coast.

What: Japan and Friends Day
When: Sun 20 September 2026 10am – 4:30pm
Where: Albert Waterways Park, Gold Coast

See the website for more details: https://jsgc.org.au/lp/jfd2026/

Current or former JET Programme participants, here's your chance to say Arigato to JET! This year marks the 40th annive...
01/09/2026

Current or former JET Programme participants, here's your chance to say Arigato to JET!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. To celebrate this milestone, CLAIR is launching the 'JET Arigato Campaign', inviting current and former JET participants, as well as everyone connected with the JET Programme, to share messages of appreciation for the Programme itself and to the people and communities they encountered through it. Selected submissions will be featured in a commemorative video shown at the JET Programme 40th Anniversary Reception, while other submissions may also be used to promote the JET Programme in Japan and abroad.

Participants are encouraged to post a message of appreciation on social media using the hashtag . If you would like your submission to be considered for inclusion in the commemorative video shown at the 40th Anniversary Reception or for use on the CLAIR website and social media channels, please complete the online application form.

Campaign Period
(1) Social Media posts can be made at any time.
(2) Application Form: July 21, 2026 – September 18, 2026 (JST)

For more information, see the JET Programme website.

https://jetprogramme.org/en/voices/jetarigatocampaign40/

This Saturday! Matsuri Brisbane is a joyful celebration of Japanese culture in Brisbane. From the timeless beauty of tra...
01/09/2026

This Saturday! Matsuri Brisbane is a joyful celebration of Japanese culture in Brisbane. From the timeless beauty of tradition to the energy of pop culture, this festival offers hands-on experiences for all ages. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Japan Meets Australia – The next generation connects the future’.

What: Matsuri Brisbane
When: Sat 5 September 2026 10am – 5pm
Where: Whites Hill State College @ Camp Hill

On 28th August, Deputy-Consul General Iwamori attended a commemorative reception for the visit to the University of Quee...
31/08/2026

On 28th August, Deputy-Consul General Iwamori attended a commemorative reception for the visit to the University of Queensland by Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University. In her remarks, DCG Iwamori congratulated everyone involved in establishing and continuing to develop this partnership. Thank you to Pro-Vice Chancellor Brett Lovegrove for representing UQ, Professor Tetsuo Mizuno for all the arrangements, and UQJS for their magnificent support in bringing this day together.

On 25 August, Consul-General Ishikawa attended the Queensland Multicultural Photography & Story Awards 2026, an award th...
27/08/2026

On 25 August, Consul-General Ishikawa attended the Queensland Multicultural Photography & Story Awards 2026, an award that celebrates Queensland’s diverse communities through images of family memories, cultural celebrations, landscapes and moments in everyday life. One of the top honours went to school student Charlton Brown for his photo of the Story Bridge. The Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane would like to congratulate Charlton on his win, and we look forward to seeing what unique stories will be told in future competitions.

On 25 August, Consul-General Ishikawa and Mrs Ishikawa visited Woolloongabba Art Gallery and viewed artworks displayed a...
27/08/2026

On 25 August, Consul-General Ishikawa and Mrs Ishikawa visited Woolloongabba Art Gallery and viewed artworks displayed as part of IN TOUCH, which this year features connective creative activities between Australia and Japan, including a Joint Exhibition linking artists, educators, students, and graduates from Joshibi University of Art and Design, and Queensland College of Art and Design Griffith University (QCAD).

CG Ishikawa and Mrs Ishikawa met with Ms Linda Dennis, Professor at Joshibi University of Art and Design, and Ms Nana Kawamura, whose current exhibition entitled ‘Golden Scars’ features paintings that draw on the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi, which joins together broken pottery parts with gold, making them stronger than before they were broken. We would like to thank Ms Dennis and Ms Kawamura for their generous time in kindly showing us through the exhibitions.

Time to open up those study books! Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) applications are opening soon! The JLPT has...
27/08/2026

Time to open up those study books! Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) applications are opening soon!

The JLPT has been offered by The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services since 1984 to evaluate and certify the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.

Exam Date: Sunday 6 December 2026
Exam Location: Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus (exact exam locations will be emailed to applicants closer to the test date)
Applications: Open Aug 28 (Fri) 9am – Sep 10 (Thu) 5pm AEST AEDT or until capacity is reached.
To apply: Visit the JLPT Australia site by clicking here. https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/language/for-learners/jlpt/

On 18th August, Consul-General Ishikawa welcomed to the Official Residence 28 high school students visiting Brisbane on ...
26/08/2026

On 18th August, Consul-General Ishikawa welcomed to the Official Residence 28 high school students visiting Brisbane on a Tokyo Metropolitan Government overseas training program. The group learned about Australia through fun quizzes and asking CG Ishikawa many questions. We respect the efforts of everyone involved in promoting youth exchanges, and will continue to support such exchanges to strengthen our bilateral ties.

Do you want to live and work in Japan in 2027? The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme might be for you! Join a free o...
20/08/2026

Do you want to live and work in Japan in 2027? The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme might be for you! Join a free online information session presented by the Consulate-General of Japan in Brisbane. Learn about the Programme, what to expect if you join, and how to apply.

What: JET Programme online information sessions
When: ① Tuesday 8 September at 3:00pm ONLINE
　　 ② Thursday 10 September at 5:00pm ONLINE
Registrations are essential. Click on the link below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-OTFDQ9iEk-CeZE0QXBOFaA8RMdZMilDplXqvJDGxvBUQlg2NkUzUEdJQVo0UlZKUFdEV1RMRFQzMi4u

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Level 17. 12 Creek Street
Kangaroo Point, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1:30pm - 4pm

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+61732215188

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