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Fashion Charity Show & Auction: Raising vital funds for victims of the JAPAN tsunami and earthquake |
It may be a disaster that's happened a while ago, but one that's certainly not forgotten! Who? Designers Showcased on the Night (Fashion Parade & Auction) Live Entertainment: TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM NEXT WEEK ONWARDS, PLEASE FOLLOW US ON |
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Australia-Japan Society of NSW presents: Sake Tasting & Angus Beef BBQ under the Plum Blossoms |
Sun Masamune, makers of Go-Shu Australian sake and Australia's own ume-shu, will be the venue for a sake tasting and Angus beef BBQ party. The plum blossom should be in bloom at this time, so there is a chance for a stroll under the blossoms. We will be given a guided tour of the brewery and have a chance to sample sakes of different styles made in Penrith. A BBQ catered by one of Sydneys top Japanese chefs is included, based on Angus beef steaks sourced from a well-regarded ranch. Participants should travel to Penrith either by car or train *approx. one hour from Central, with direct connections from Chatswood. The brewery is a short taxi ride from Penrith station. Maps and timetables will be provided once you sign-up. Proceeds after covering costs will go to the ongoing Tohoku Disaster Appeal. http://www.ajsnsw.org.au/Default.aspx?pageId=537030&eventId=324103&EventViewMode=EventDetails |
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Emergency Shelter Exhibition |
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2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake on sale now! |
Tokyo, Japan — In just over a week, a group of professional and citizen journalists collaborated via Twitter to create a book to raise money for Japanese Red Cross earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. In addition to narratives by journalists and peopl |
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North Shores Japanese Lunch and Raffle |
Saturday July 9, 2011 from 12:30 pm to 5pm |
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Opera Stars Perform For Japan Flood Benefit |
| When: 30-Jun-11, 7 pm Where: St Stephen's Uniting Church, Macquarie Street, Sydney A gathering of stellar performers from the opera world gather on June 30th in a concert to benefit flood victims in Japan. Under the auspices of the Music and Opera Singers Trust (MOST), soprano Lisa Gasteen AO, tenor Glenn Winslade and bass Conal Coad, each of whom have performed in the opera houses of the world, will share the stage with the emerging talent of Rachel Bate, Nicole Car, Sam Dundas and Sam Roberts- Smith under the musical direction of Andrew Greene. The artistes are donating their talent to raise funds for the Japanese people affected by the devastating events in a gesture of appreciation for Dr Haruhisa Honda who has, over a number of years, generously supported the careers of many Australian singers through his organisation The International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC). MOST conducts a number of singing competitions in Sydney including the IFAC Australian Singing Competition and The Opera Awards. Some of the singers you’ll hear have been finalists in these competitions. Also performing will be Ensemble Consonant, led by pianist Eun-Jung Byun. A newly-formed ensemble, they’re performing ‘Rigoletto Fantasie’ Op.38 arranged for violin, marimba and piano. They were the guest artistes at the 2010 IFAC Australian Singing Competition, and reportedly brought the house down. Check them out on http://youtu.be/xdc6tZYRgN0 Tickets $35 available at the door. Proceeds to the Australian Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal |
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ULTIMO TAFE COLLEGE + RUFUS RECORDS present... |
JAZZ FOR JAPAN |
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FUNDRAISER CONCERT for the Japan Eqrthquake and Tsunami Disaster on the Feast of Corpus Christi |
Sunday 26th June 2011, 3pm (followed by refreshments) |
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OCEAN AID FOR JAPAN |
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JET Alumni Association Trivia Night – Canberra |
Tuesday 31 May, 7.00pm The JET Alumni Association will host a trivia night to aid the disaster relief in Japan with all proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross. |
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DEVOTION - Japan Earthquake Appeal |
Devotion is a contemporary jewellery auction to raise some funds for Japan. Date: 28 May 2011 |
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Art exhibition and auction to aid Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims |
Friday, 27 May 7.00pm Manly Council’s Sister Cities Committee and Manly Art Gallery & Museum are joining forces with Mark Donaldson Photography, Steyne Hotel and local artists to host a week long benefit to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan in March. |
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Fundraising Morning Tea - Canberra |
Friday 20 May, 10:30am-11:30am A group of Japanese residents of Canberra will be holding an informal fundraising morning tea. |
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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JAPAN TSUNAMI/EARTHQUAKE |
Venue: Tickets $30 from: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=20967 |
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TOGETHER WITH JAPAN |
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The Boite presents Japan On My Mind |
 Elegance and Delicacy,A Feature Performance of Japanese Music, Art and Culture presented in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of Matsudo Week in the City of Whitehorse This performance has been designed to complement the celebration of 40 years of the sister city relationship between Whitehorse and Matsudo in Japan. In the light of recent events, we hope also to make it an acknowledgement of the current suffering of the people of Japan and an acknowledgement of their courage. Friday 13th May, 7:30 for an 8pm start Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill, VIC Entry: $18/ $12 Bookings: 9417 1983 or www.boite.com.au |
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JAPAN AID CHARITY BENEFIT CONCERT |
Date: Friday, 13th May 2011 |
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Magnitude 9 Exhibition |
Photography & Art Exhibition Opening auction night 11 May 6~9pm All welcome. This is a Red Cross registered fundraiser and all proceeds will go to their Japan & Pacific Disaster Relief. |
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Tapas & Wine Fundraising Night |
Wednesday 11 May, 6.30pm |
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Japan & Burma Shan State Earthquake Victims Relief Concert |
 Special opportunity to experience Burma in Sydney! Saturday, 7th May Granville Tone HallDoor open is at 6 pm. Enjoy a variety of taste of Burmese snacks! From 7pm embrace a moment of Burmese traditional music and dance! Some programs will enchant you with a hint of Japanese flavor! Admission fee is 5 dollars. Donation is totally up to you! *Click image to enlarge |
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'We Love Japan' |
 Saturday 7th May, 4pm-6pmWesley Chapel, Wesley Mission (220 Pitt St, City) Admission: $10/person Free Japanese refreshments are provided Come and see traditional Japanese Culture at its best! Everything from music, calligraphy, flower arrangement and food! All proceeds will go towards the people in Japan who are suffering due to the recent earthquakes and tsunami. For more information www.welovejapan2011.info |
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Canberra Japan Club Autumn Festival |
| 8 May 2011, 2pm – 4pm Majura Community Hall, 2 Rosevear Pl, Dickson Events include a cultural performance by Canberra school children, Koto, Yo-yo and Shamisen performances, origami and a variety of food including takoyaki, inari, cakes and much more. All festival profits will be donated to the Japanese earthquake relief fund. Enquires: email info@canberrajapanclub.org.au or phone Chikako on 02 6140 1427 Download flyer and program>> |
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Concert for Japan |
Wednesday 4 May 8pm |
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Charity Art Exhibition for Japan (NSW) |
Charity Art Exhibition at St Vincent’s Hospital with all proceeds going to be donated to Australian Red Cross Japan Disaster Fund. Venue: Xavier Art Space, Level 3 Main Entrance, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Ph: 02 83824891 For further details, visit http://members.optusnet.com.au/m.sugiyama/index.htm |
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HELP JAPAN |
| CANBERRA SUNDAY 1 MAY FROM 2PM An afternoon designed to HELP JAPAN and to show the local Japanese Community that Canberrans care about them and their situation. 57 Arthur Circle, Red Hill (or if wet - Wesley Uniting Church, National Circuit, Forrest ACT) Enjoy a concert at 3pm featuring Japanese and Australian performances, there will be an opportunity to sign the Embassy of Japan Book of Condolence, leave a Prayer Message, enjoy Japanese food and see displays of Origami, Kimono and Bonsai. A wonderful afternoon is planned. Entry by Donation Adults - $25 Children 12 years and under Free Concession - Seniors and Students - $15 Enquiries: 0414 628 007 All funds raised will go to The Australia Red Cross Japanese and Pacific Disaster Appeal Download Flyer >> |
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Manga Tribute Night (NSW) |
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All for Japan Benefit Concert – Fernanda Takai |
Tuesday 19 April, 8pm One of the most unique singers in Brazil’s contemporary music scene, Fernanda Takai is coming to Australia for the first time and will donate a portion of ticket sales to the Japanese Red Cross to assist victims of the recent disaster. An evening that will appeal to both connoisseurs of Brazilian music and broad-minded music lovers alike, Fernanda Takai’s performance – sung in Brazilian Portuguese, English and Japanese - will pay homage to masters like Chico Buarque, Zé Kéti, James Taylor and Annie Lennox. Tickets: $40 – for further details and to book, click here |
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SYDNEY Japanese Recovery Yoga Fundraiser |
Saturday 16 April 10 - 11:30am |
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Musical Fundraiser in Orange, NSW |
This will be a night of music featuring three local acts from the Orange area. Local singer/songwriter Renny M will be performing originals from her recently released EP, while rock act 'The Bj's' will be showcasting their talents. |
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Rockingham and Mandurah Japanese Community (WA) |
DATE: 17 APR 2011 |
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Kourage for "Kes" |
A small fundraising event with food donated from Wabi Sabi Japanese restaurant, performances by Wadaiko Rindo (taiko drumming) and Noriko Tadano (shamisen) and a raffle and auction of some amazing prizes! The major prize will be a signed Collingwood Jumper, some come along all you "Pies" supporters! Time: Tuesday 12th of April, 6:30 - 8pm |
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ACOUSTIC INORI - ABILITY education |
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Sydney Fundraising Screening of Force of Nature, The David Suzuki Movie (PG) |
This award winning documentary celebrates the life, work and legacy of the internationally renowned, award-winning scientist, broadcaster and environmentalist, David Suzuki. Now nearly 75 years old, in FORCE OF NATURE, he looks back on his life and the forces that shaped him, including the impact on his Canadian/Japanese family of being interned during WWII. The film is a heart-felt distillation of his incredible life’s work that reaches across the major social, scientific, cultural and political events of the last 70 years and delivers a life-changing message which transcends race, class and age. With thanks to Curious Film, 100% of proceeds from the screening will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Japan & Pacific Disaster Appeal. |
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Charity Concert for Japan & New Zealand earthquake victims |
Charity Concert for Japan & New Zealand earthquake victims The Rotary Club of Northbridge will host a concert by the Cantorion Sydney Choir to benefit the victims of the recent earthquakes in Japan and New Zealand. Entrance is by donation ($20 per adult suggested as minimum) and proceeds will go to the Rotary Earthquake Relief in Christchurch, New Zealand and to Rotary Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. |
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Fundraising Film Screening - Memories |
 Date: Thursday, 7 April Time: 4:30pm-7pm Venue: New Law School Lecture Theatre 101 Cost: $10 (Sushi and refreshments provided) The department of Japanese Studies of the University of Sydney in collaboration with the student club "wasabi" and Sydney University Anime Society presents a fundraising film screening of Memories. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Japan Relief Fund. View the flyer >> |
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Japan Disaster Appeal Charity Movie Night - しあわせ家族計画（Happy Family Plan) |
| Thursday 7 April, 6.00pm Architecture Lecture Theatre 1, Wilkinson Building, 148 City Road, University of Sydney The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning and the University of Sydney are proud to present a charity movie night to support an initiative by students of the University of Sydney to show their support for the people of Japan, and we invite students, staff and friends to join us to send a message of hope and support to the people of Japan. Join us for a free viewing of the 2000 hit "Happy Family Plan" with light refreshments and an introductory speech by Dr Peter Armstrong, one of Australia's leading specialists in Japanese architecture. Full details online, click here |
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Japan Disaster Relief Charity Art Auction |
| Yuga Cafe & Floral Gallery will be hosting a charity auction to raise funds for the Japan disaster relief, featuring Japanese artworks showcased monthly at the Yuga Cafe & Floral Gallery. Date: Thursday 7 April 2011 Time: 5:30pm Venue: 172 St Johns Road, Glebe Tickets: $25 per person including light refreshments on the night Auction hosts Setsuko Yanagisawa from Yuga Floral Design and Ben Crisafulli from Yuga Café hope to raise at least $10,000 through the auction. All proceeds from the sales of tickets and artworks will be donated to Japan Red Cross. How you can help If you would like to donate an artwork, attend and/or sponsor the evening please contact Setsuko Yanagisawa on 02 9692 8604 or Setsuko@yugaflora.com.au For businesses unable to attend the auction, bids on the artworks will start on 31 March on the website www.yugaflora.com.au |
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1000 Paper Cranes |
| Gosford City Library will be hosting a special display of one thousand paper cranes. Made by local members of the local Japanese community the cranes will be on display from Thursday 31stMarch at Erina Library. The paper cranes can be viewed throughout April. In response the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami local families have endeavoured to channel their deep sadness into a beautiful message of support. This fragile media reflects the situation facing many Japanese families. Drawing on inspiration of the traditional Japanese legend- the paper cranes (senbazuru) symbolize wishes of health, happiness and prosperity. The Library has provided origami paper and instruction sheets if patrons would care to make a paper crane to leave or take home. |
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‘Pray for Japan’ stall – University of Sunshine Coast |
As part of Harmony Day activities, Japanese studies students and the International students association at the University of the Sunshine Coast will hold a fundraising stall. Activities include: making origami cranes, temporary kanji tattoos and writing your name in kanji. |
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Charity Concert for Japan – Martinez Akustica |
| Guitar virtuosos "Martinez Akustica" is doing a show at Sydney's premier Music venue the Basement in Circular Quay to raise funds for Japan. The show will be on the 31st of March 2011, with all profits going to Red Cross to support Japan. Date: Thursday 31 March, 2011 Time: 9.30pm Venue: The Basement, 29 Reiby Place, Sydney, NSW 2000 For further details, visit www.martinez.net.au |
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Memorial Observance for the Earthquake/Tsunami Victims in Japan |
| Saturday 26 March, 4.10pm Canberra-Nara Park, Lennox Gardens, Flynn Drive, Yarralumla On 11 March, Japan was devastated by an earthquake and following tsunami that struck the Tohoku and northern Kanto regions. There is no doubt many people in Australia with Japanese connections are at a loss of how to express their anguish and sorrow in these desperate times. Fund raising activities have begun to aid the victims and we urge everyone to support these. The Canberra Japan Club calls on Canberrans to gather for a memorial observance to remember the victims of this disaster. Lighting a candle will be an opportunity to offer our prayers and thoughts to the departed and displaced, and to renew our pledge to support the survivors into the future. For full details, download flyer>> |
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Mass of Consolation |
| 27 March, 11:30am 3 Mary St, Hunters Hill The Catholic Chaplain, Rev. Father Paul Glynn, is holding a mass at Hunter's Hill Hall, Mary Street for the victims of the earthquake and its resultant consequences. The Marist Order of Catholic Priests went to Japan as soon as they could establish refuges, schools and kindergartens at the end of the Second World War. Paul Glynn is a mentor for many in the Japanese community as well as those who know him. The Marist community is already busily raising funds for Japan. Light refreshments will be provided and there will be an opportunity for donations. |
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Pray for Japan |
| Friday 25th March, 1pm St Andrew's Cathedral, George St Sydney (next to Town Hall station) Grahame and Cathy Smith, both medical doctors, who have spent approx 20 years in Japan, are holding a special prayer service. For further details please contact Grahame Smith grahamecathysmith@gmail.com or on 0425789595 |
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Charity Concert for Japan – UTS, Sydney |
| UTS and Faculty of Arts and Social Science are sponsoring a charity concert to raise money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Performers include: - Aiko Goto (Australian Chamber Orchestra) - Satsuki Odamura (Sawai International Koto School) - The Sawai Koto Ensemble (led by Satsuki Odamura) - Waratah Australian jazz music trio Funds raised will be sent to the Red Cross to support Japan. Tickets can be bought on the door: Students $10/Staff or non-student $20 Date: Wednesday 23 March, 2011 Time: 6pm Venue: Aerial UTS Function Centre, building 10, level 7 Download flyer and musicians' profile >> Friends and family are most welcome. For more information, please email Yasushi.hirai@uts.edu.au, emi.otsuji@uts.edu.au or aki.okada@uts.edu.au |
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Mandeville Photography |
In exchange for a donation to the Red Cross (or another charity directly
working in the stricken zone) Mandeville Photography will do a free photo shoot for you and your family.
For more information please see the Mandeville Photography page here: |
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Australian and International architects have taken action, creating an exhibition highlighting the need for emergency shelters in disaster zones and bringing awareness to the public about the role of the design and construction industry in the aftermath of natural disasters.
e who braved the disaster, 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake contains writing created specifically for the book by authors William Gibson and Barry Eisler, as well as artist and musician Yoko Ono. 
Celebrity chef and TV personality Peter Evans has come together with critically acclaimed Japanese chef Raita Noda to raise funds for the relief efforts in Japan devastated by the recent earthquake and tsunami. 
The QUEENSLAND POLICE PIPES & DRUMS present a BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JAPAN TSUNAMI/EARTHQUAKE
Meat & Livestock Australia will host the launch of the ‘Together with Japan’ fundraising initiative at a BBQ brunch on Sydney Harbour foreshore. 
All money from ticket sales goes to Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief.
“a last lecture … a distillation of my life and thoughts, my legacy, what I want to say before I die.”