Japan-Australia Relations
Announcement of the Official Logo for the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia
Through the public competition conducted from September 16 to October 24, 2025, over 200 entries for the official logo for the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia were submitted from both Japan and Australia.
The official logo has been selected following a rigorous selection process by both the Japanese and Australian governments. The logo will be used for events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia.
The selected design
Designer's Statement on the Logo
The designer: Ms. Mao Nakanishi (University student, Hyogo Prefecture)
This logo was designed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia, with the themes of 'Friendship Across the Sea' and 'Hope for the Future'. The number '5' represents the waves connecting both countries, while the '0' symbolizes the sun and moon, blending Japan's cherry blossom and Australia's Southern Cross. The contrast of red and blue represents cultural diversity, and the gold symbolizes harmony and prosperity in the new era. This logo embodies the bond of the past 50 years and our wishes for the next 50 years to come.
Application Procedures for Commemorative Event Certification
The logo may be used for commemorative events of the “50th Anniversary of the Japan-Australia Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation”. For application information regarding event certification, please refer to this page.