Consul General of Japan in Brisbane, Katsutoshi Ishikawa, visited Redland City Council on 12 Feb 2026 to meet with Councillors, Council officers, and local business operators and investors.
Redland City Deputy Mayor Julie Talty, who represented the Mayor during the visit, said Mr Ishikawa’s visit to Redlands Coast was an opportunity for him to meet key stakeholders from the region and explore opportunities for investment and cooperation for economic development.
“Currently we are seeing growing bilateral cooperation between Japan and Queensland in areas such as energy, premium food exports, and emerging sectors including hydrogen and renewable technologies,” Cr Talty said.
“Redlands Coast is proud to be part of that growth – particularly in the education, research, and trade sectors – as we continue to strengthen our economic relations with Japan.
“An example of this is Council’s long-standing relationship with Kani City and Gifu University in Japan’s south-central where we welcome students who come to Redlands Coast on educational visits.”
Council’s Economic Development Portfolio Representative Councillor Peter Mitchell said there are also joint opportunities in fast‑growing areas such as marine and maritime industries, agri‑business, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, creative industries, and the circular economy.
“Japan’s expanding investment presence in Australia also presents an ideal moment for Redlands Coast to position itself as a welcoming and promising destination for Japanese organisations seeking new partnerships and regional engagement,” he said.
Mr Ishikawa’s itinerary included visits to Council Chambers in Cleveland, Raby Bay Harbour, Council’s Redlands IndigiScapes Centre at Capalaba, and Sirromet Winery at Mount Cotton.
He was joined on the visit by Dr Teoh Mizuno from the Australia-Japan Wildlife Conservation and Education Foundation.
