Nikkei Australia is a collective involved in preserving and promoting the legacy of the Japanese diaspora in Australia through artistic, cultural, academic, educational, and community engagement activities.
Our core values include integrity and honesty, openness and innovation, support for the arts, open communication and sharing, and community mindedness.
Nikkei Australia was created in 2013 by a group of researchers who came together to facilitate the Civilian Internee Project.
Nikkei Australia members include academics, creative practitioners, community cultural workers, and individuals from diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds interested in documenting Nikkei histories and stories in Australia.
Nikkei Australia's Chair is Elysha Rei; Secretary is Mari Suzuki; Treasurer is Masako Fukui. They were elected by members in October 2022, and will serve a three year term, ending in October 2025.
