News
Nikkei Australia’s Dr Yuriko Nagata receives Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2024
Nikkei Australia founding member Dr Yuriko Nagata acknowledged by Japanese government for her contributions to promoting bilateral friendship, historical research, and education.
Audio Documentary about Japanese war brides featuring Nikkei Australia members
Listen to an audio story about Japanese war brides featuring Nikkei Australia members.
Nikkei Australia’s Sophie Constable to exhibit artworks in South Korea
Nikkei Australia member Sophie Constable’s artworks will be exhibited between 24-26 October 2024 at Konkuk University, Seoul.
Nikkei Stories
Geta, Giri and Going to Japan (Spotlight on New Zealand Nikkei)
By Joanna Boese: My mother’s given name was actually Atsuko, but she adopted the name Naomi as it is both a Japanese and Western name. Everyone called my father ‘Snow’ because his hair. Even in Japan he was known as ‘Yuki’ (snow).
Japanese Kiwi (Spotlight on New Zealand Nikkei)
By Jacqueline Yoshioka-Braid: I descend from a long line of samurai families. I am the fifth of six children born to my parents.
Across Oceans
By Yuki Kawakami: My parents embraced the opportunity to pursue their dream of living abroad. Sydney was at the top of their list.
Happy New Year – Nikkei Osechi Ryori in Brisbane
By Elysha Rei: 明けておめでとございます！Happy New Year!
What is Filial Piety for a Mixed Family?
By Timothy Steains: My mum said she wanted chinsuko for Mother’s Day. It’s a type of shortbread cookie from Okinawa, Japan, where she was born and grew up.
Hasegawa Monogatari: Five generations over 124 Years
By Andrew Hasegawa: When Setsutaro died on 4 October 1952, the Hasegawa family’s relationship with Japan became paper thin.