Events

• Monthly Ikebana
• Exhibition: Mille Heureux: Small Works, Thousand Happiness
• Anniversary Events Calendar: 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia

Monthly Ikebana Feature - October

Masaya Fujino, Ikebana International ©Lei Wang

Exhibition: Mille Heureux: Small Works, Thousand Happiness

This exhibition presents the works of Japanese artist Mille Heureux. Based in Shimizu-cho, Hokkaido, Mille Heureux creates delicate 3D miniature art inspired by ballet and kimono, under the theme of "Heart-to-Heart Dialogue and Togetherness."

Message from Mayor Yasuhiro Tsuji of Shimizu-cho:
"Through the Consulate-General in Melbourne, I hope these locally nurtured creations will connect people through the power of art and culture, expanding a beautiful new circle of exchange.”

When: Monday 3 August – Thursday 29 October 2026
9am-1pm, 2-5pm (Closed 1pm-2pm)

Where: Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne
Level 25, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000

   

Anniversary Events Calendar: 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia

The Embassy of Japan in Australia lists events throughout Australia that have been designated as an official Anniversary Event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia. See the calendar here.

For information on how to apply for approval as an Anniversary Event, go to this page of the MOFA website.