Introduction: The JACEA is a Non Profit Organization(NPO) formed to foster friendship and mutual understanding between Australia and Japan at the grass-roots level.

Establishment: April 1992

Aim: Vast size and beauty of Australia have brought it to the attention of people in the world. In recent years, the number of people visiting Australia has increased and the relationship between Japan and Australia has become closer and closer.
The aim of this association is to enhance understanding and foster the relationship that exists between Australia and Japan through mutual communication.
The activities of JACEA seek to expand ties between Australia and Japan in a diverse range of areas including welfare, culture, sports and economic exchange

Office : Balmy Akasaka 419, 4-5-21, Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan 〒107-0052
TEL: 03-3585-7662　FAX: 03-3588-0390 　E-mail:info@jacea.org
Chairman: Yoshio Matsuyama

Management System: JACEA activities are performed by JACEA staff and volunteer members.

Membership categories and fee per annum:
*Opal member/ \3,000 *Individual member/ \8,000 *Corporate member /\24,000

Main activities:
1. Monthly meeting (Nisui-kai) with members, including seasonal parties.

2. Annual Goodwill visit Australia, including the visit to Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, QLD. as official guests by the Mayor since 1992.

3. Fund-raising campaign for the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, QLD. Since 1993.

4. Participation in “Celebrate Australia” in 1993.

5. Held Business Seminar in 1996 and 1998.

6. Welcome party for special guests from Australia. (Sports, Music, etc.)

7. Established Japan Liaison Office of “QRT” (Queensland Race Training School) 1998-2002.

8. JACEA was approved as Non Profit Organization (NPO) by the metropolis of Tokyo in Nov. 1999.

9. Held the “1st Japan Australia Patchwork Quilt Exhibition” in 2000 at Australian Embassy.

10. Participation event for “Australia Fair 2000” in 5 Takashimaya Department Stores.

11. Held the Charity Concert for “Tony Green Japan Center” by “Isabella A Capella”, the Southern Cross University at Australian Embassy in 2000 and 2001.

12. Held National Convention Japan-Australia Society with JANZ at Australian Embassy in 2000.

13. Sponsored the Australian Booth in “Saitama International Fair” in 2001and 2002.

14. Start the “Green Century Campaign” in 2002 and held the Charity Concert in Japan.

15. Mr. Y Matsuyama, was awarded of the “Award of the Minister of Foreign Affairs” in 2002.

16. Mr. Y Matsuyama was invited to the “Autumn Garden Party” under the auspices of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in October 2002.

17. Mr. Y Matsuyama was invited to the “Cherry Blossom Party” under the auspices of the Prime Minister in April 2003.

18. Mr. Y Matsuyama of JACEA was elected vice president of National Federation Japan Australia Societies in May 2005.

19. Contributed money, entrusted by Kadokawa Pictured Inc whose sales of goods used for their products “Gamera”at Charity Auction to Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane, Feb 2006.

20. Sponsored ”The Roppongi Sound Cruising “for there official participation,their event held at leading jazz spots in Roppongi Tokyo,into 2006 Australia -Japan Year of Exchange in Oct 2006.