Hyogo Prefectural Government Cultural Centre

- Your Gateway to Japan -

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Hyogo Prefecture - Western Australia Sister-State relationship, Hyogo Prefectural Government established their Cultural Centre in Perth in 1992.

The Centre aims to promote Japanese language, culture and exchange by providing a large resource library and conducting various seminars, workshops and activities to cater for all age groups and interests.

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Photo below: Governor Ido and Premier Barnett celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Hyogo - WA Sister-State Relationship

HYOGO CULTURAL CENTRE CONGRATULATES THE 2014 WA-HYOGO BANSHU FASHION TEXTILE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

Emerging Designer - Jonte Pike, Polytechnic

Graduate Designer - Lucy Aboagye, Curtin University

Graduate Designer - Vynka Topham, Edith Cowan University

JAPAN FESTIVAL IS COMING SOON!!!!

Click here to view to flyer and programme

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EXCHANGE TEACHER IN HYOGO PREFECTURE? THE DEPT OF EDUCATION APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!! Please see all information here.

2014 MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE NOW - JUST $30 JANUARY TO DECEMBER.

THINKING OF JOINING OUR TOUR IN APRIL 2015? CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO VIEW A SHORT VIDEO, WHICH WILL HOPEFULLY INSPIRE YOU TO GET ON BOARD!!

Want to know more about Hyogo Cultural Centre and our activities?

You can view a short video introduction by Shingo Usami in English or in Japanese.

Hyogo Promotional DVD Coming Soon!!! See some of the included Hyogo Tourism videos here

JAPAN FESTIVAL IS HOT NEWS RIGHT NOW!!

Keep your calendar clear on Saturday, February 22 so that you can be in Forrest Place in the city for the fantastic Japan Festival. There will be food, demonstrations, entertainment, raffle prizes and so much more. Why not dress in yukata and come and celebrate all things Japanese with us!! Click here to view the Japan Festival website.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS

The Hyogo Cultural Centre library is now open from 10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Friday, and from 9am - 5pm on Saturdays. We are always adding new resources to our collection so please take the time to come and have a look. Many thanks to the Japan Foundation, Sydney for their recent donation of a selection of new JLPT materials.

MEMBERSHIP

Hyogo Cultural Centre has proudly joined forces with the Australia-Japan Society of WA to offer reduced rates to AJS members. If you are a current financial member of AJSWA, you now only pay $20 for Hyogo Cultural Centre membership in 2014 - that's a saving of $10!! For 2014 Hyogo Cultural Centre members wanting to join AJSWA you can also receive their ordinary membership for $20 instead of $30 (please note that their membership year is July to June). For more details please don't hesitate to contact the Centre on 9325 9002 or by email at hyogo@iinet.net.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Do you have children aged between 8 and 12, who might be interested in joining our school holiday activities? We have an exciting programme planned for Wednesday, January 22, including the ever-popular sumo suits, so please look at the details here and contact the Centre if you would like to make a booking.

Hyogo Cultural Centre's Tour of Hyogo, Hiroshima, and the Kansai Region March 28-April 12, 2015. Register your interest now!

HYOGO CULTURAL CENTRE 20 Kalinda Drive, City Beach Western Australia 6015 PH: (08) 9385 9002 FAX: (08) 9385 9005 Email: hyogo@iinet.net.au