上級日本語の会2012 (Advanced Japanese Class) starts on 1st Feb 2012

上級日本語の会2012 (Advanced Japanese Class) starts on 1st Feb 2012

It's back! Go brush up your Japanese every Wednesday!

(New column) Melbourne Rope Dojo - Scott's shibari world

(New column) Melbourne Rope Dojo - Scott's shibari world

1. Welcome to the "SHIBARI" world

Shibari (or kinbaku) is the Japanese art of tying people in a way that gives a good feeling whilst being aesthetically beautiful.
There are many reasons why people do shibari. These include:
- doing suspensions for aerial performances
- tying purely for the aesthetic beauty of a tie
- using rope as a means of communication between partners

Melbourne's Pride: A 11th grader came 2nd in the UN Poetry for Peace contest

Melbourne's Pride: A 11th grader came 2nd in the UN Poetry for Peace contest

The awards ceremony held in the Japan Information & Cultural Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday, 14 December.

Kanji Dojo Lesson 7

Kanji Dojo Lesson 7

Kanji is one of four types of script (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Roman-script) in Japanese. Let's enjoy Kanji at Kanji Dojo with Mr Hiroshi Watanabe.

What's this?! The traditional Japanese technique - SHIBARI

What's this?! The traditional Japanese technique - SHIBARI

Let's sneak in to Melbourne Rope Dojo

Kanji Dojo Lesson 6

Kanji Dojo Lesson 6

Kanji is one of four types of script (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Roman-script) in Japanese. Let's enjoy Kanji at Kanji Dojo with Mr Hiroshi Watanabe.

Brush up your Japanese with Conversation Nights this October

Brush up your Japanese with Conversation Nights this October

Conversation nights await. Don't miss your chance to chat with Japanese people to brush up your language skills and cultural knowledge.

Watch out for Wet Paint!  Japanese Ink-painiting (Bokuga) Workshop for Kids

Watch out for Wet Paint! Japanese Ink-painiting (Bokuga) Workshop for Kids

Try something new, try something unique, try Japanese ink-painting workshop with your kids this school holiday!
Monday 03 Oct 12:30-13:30

The 42nd Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest

The 42nd Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest

The 42nd Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest will be held on Sunday 4 September at the Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Swinburne University of Technology.

Funny Chips - Salmon Sushi Flavour

Funny Chips - Salmon Sushi Flavour

The Funny Food Overseas Series present to you this time Salmon Sushi Flavour!

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