Wonderbus Japan is an exciting cultural project aiming to bring “Japan” to parts of Australia!

Wonderbus Japan will tour cities and towns in Australia, presenting a variety of events and activities showcasing examples of Japanese culture. The Wonderbus Japan crew will meet face-to-face with students, teachers, parents and local communities in regional Australian cities and towns, offering opportunities to people who may otherwise not have a chance to interact with Japanese culture.

It first hit in 2005. Wonderbus Japan transformed Young, Wodonga, Shepparton, Ballarat, Warrnambool and Mount Gambier into a buzzing hub of Japanese cultural activities. Since it was so enthusiastically received, it will return in May 2006! Check out our 2005 Wonderbus Japan diary

 
Wonderbus Japan will be fun and interactive, presenting Japanese music, dance, martial arts, Japanese movies, cultural workshops and other activities for all ages.

We wish to promote understanding of our culture by connecting with people through entertaining activities.

 
2006 is a special year to celebrate!

Did you know that 2006 is being celebrated as “2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange” by the governments of both countries?

Marking the 30th anniversary of the signing of the 1976 Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Australia and Japan, 2006 is the year to deepen our friendship!

2006 is also the 110th anniversary of the establishment of the first Japanese consulate in Australia and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Australia-Japan Foundation.

Wonderbus Japan is proudly among its commemorative events calendar and we are a symbol of the good relations between the Australians and the Japanese.

Please come and join Wonderbus Japan 2006 or take part in the “2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange” events that is taking place in both Australia and Japan all year round!

To find out more about “2006 Australia-Japan Year of Exchange”, go to: www.japan.org.au/2006_Exchange_Year.htm

Mark your diary now to participate in the celebration!

 
 

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