NSW – Australia Japan BusinessWomen's Network

May 21, 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

This year, we hosted two signature face-to-face events in NSW and VIC. See the details below;

NSW – March Forward: Achieving a Cross-Cultural Career

The Australia-Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) Sydney Chapter and the Australia-Japan Society of NSW Inc. (AJS-NSW) came together with an inspiring group of professionals to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with support from Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney.

From engaging discussions to new connections made, the night was a true testament to the power of cross-cultural leadership and career growth. We were honoured to hear the Inspiring interview with Ms Wendy Holdenson (Mitsui & Co. (Australia) Ltd.), sharing invaluable leadership insights from her journey across the Australia-Japan career landscape.

March 2025

VIC – Business Across Border

The Australia-Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) VIC Chapter was proud to partner with the Australia Japan Business Council of Victoria (AJBCV) to host the 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 in Melbourne!

This event will also be co-hosted by Global Victoria, Pitcher Partners and RMIT University.

Inspiring panel discussion with senior business leaders followed by a traditional high tea with like-minded people was undoubtedly a great way to celebrate IWD 2025! Thank you for those who attended this event.

March 2025

February 22, 2024May 21, 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

We had a series of events to celebrate International Women’s Day in 2024. It kicked off with a webinar where Ms Nancy Gordon, Commissioner General for Australia – World Expo Osaka Kansai 2025, shared an inspiring career story followed by 2 face-to-face events in NSW and VIC. See the details below;

AJBWN Webinar – IWD 2024 Special

We were honoured to have Nancy Gordon, Commissioner General for Australia, World Expo Osaka Kansai 2025, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as our esteemed guest speaker. Nancy shared invaluable insights into her remarkable career journey and her pivotal role in strengthening Australia-Japan ties🇯🇵🇦🇺 And let’s not forget the exciting sneak peek she gave us into the program planned for Australia at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai!

A heartfelt thank you to the 77 attendees who joined our very first online event

NSW – “Breaking Barriers for Women’s Inclusion”

“Breaking Barriers for Women’s Inclusion” event, hosted by the Sydney chapter of the Australia-Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) together with the Australia-Japan Society of NSW Inc. (AJS-NSW) with support from the Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC)! Special thanks to a venue sponsor, KPMG.

Our esteemed VIP speakers, both renowned experts in their respective fields, graciously shared their invaluable insights, wisdom, and expertise on empowering women and breaking down barriers in the Australia-Japan business landscape.
Their captivating presentations and thought-provoking discussions left a lasting impact on the attendees, inspiring us to push boundaries and embrace new opportunities for growth and success

From left, Anita Byrnes (AJS), Ayumi Takaku (AJBWN), Jo Keiko Terasawa, Kaori Terauchi, Iori Forsyth (AJBWN)

VIC – IWD Afternoon Tea

In Melbourne, we have hosted a Hotel Windsor Afternoon Tea Networking event inviting female Australia Japan industrial professionals on the panel. This evet was co-hosted with Australia Japan Business Council Victoria (AJBCV). This annual signature event in Melbourne was very popular and all the 100 tickets were sold out.

If you are based in VIC, don’t miss it next year!

August 29, 2023May 21, 2025

Nadeshiko Japan Public Viewings

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. As we locate in the host country, we hosted public viewing events to cheer for the Japanese female professionals – Nadeshiko Japan.

The first event (Japan x Norway) was on 5th August at Woollahra Hotel with a special guest, Ms Keiko Tanaka, who plays for Gladsville Ravens as a midfielder. With the stuuning win agains Norway and made to the last 8, we came together again on 11th August at The Sporting Globe / 4 Pines Brewing on King Street Wharf with a special guest, Ms Yoshimi Miki, who plays for Marconi Stallion FC as a goalkeeper. The second event was co-hosted with Australia Japan Society of NSW.

Regardless of the result, Nadeshiko Japan made us so proud!!

The Women’s World Cup has been an incredible opportunity for our Australia-Japan community to come together and connect with Japanese female soccer players thriving in Australia. Thank you for joining us in supporting the Japanese female national team!