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What we can do now in Melbourne (28.2.2020 update)

In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, we are calling on our friends in Melbourne to do whatever they can.
If you are planning, or if you know of any charity event not featured on this list, please contact us ([email protected]) with details and we will update the list as soon as possible.

“Culture Village” a place where one can learn about Japanese culture in Melbourne

Culture Village in a place where one can learn about Japanese culture in Melbourne. It’s held in a classroom at Japaneasy (a Japanese Language school) on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The class was started in answer to the student’s request to not only learn Japanese but to also learn about Japanese culture. A request that has been made since Japaneasy first opened its doors.

JET Programme Returnee Reception

On Monday, February 28th a Welcome Back reception was hosted at the Japanese Consul-General’s official residence for Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme participants who have recently returned to Australia following completion of their contracts.
The returning Aussie Samurais of grassroots internationalisation gave their individual speeches about their journey in Japan, at times with their witty Japanese, as they shared their triumphs and experiences to the assembled guests.

Les Frères – Piano duo from Japan

1 piano, 4 hands. Watch the piano come alive!

Brothers Moriya and Keito Saito, together as Les Frères, have been shaking it up with their funky beats and boogie rhythms. The Japanese duo debuts in Australia this March on a national tour.

Yamato Nadeshiko -Isoka-

Yamato Nadeshiko is a Japanese word which means” the idealized image of a Japanese female”

yamato=Japan
nadeshiko=a kind of Japanese flower (Dianthus)

In this series, we are simply checking out Japanese woman’s fashion on the streets of Melbourne every Thursday!

Yamato Nadeshiko -Tossy-

Yamato Nadeshiko is a Japanese word which means” the idealized image of a Japanese female”

yamato=Japan
nadeshiko=a kind of Japanese flower (Dianthus)

In this series, we are simply checking out Japanese woman’s fashion on the streets of Melbourne every Thursday!