Japan In Melbourne

DUCK DUCK GOOSE Chef Ryo Kitahara

We met Mr. Ryo Kitahara, the head chef of DUCK DUCK GOOSE. He is a talented chef who is progressing remarkably. He also is a reformist chef and has changed the entire menu just a month after his arrival.

Kizakura Co., Ltd. President Mr. Shinji Matsumoto

Kizakura is one of the most successful Japanese Sake breweries located in Kyoto, Japan. On this occasion, we are delighted to bring you an interview article with the President of Kizakura, Mr. Shinji Matsumoto.

Melbourne’s martial arts expert, Shihan George

George Kolovos is the manager of a　gym that specialises in martial arts in the CBD.　His students and staff know him as Shihan (teacher or instructor in English) George. Several times a years, accompanied by some of his students, as a karate instructor George will visit numerous countries all over the world, including Japan, which he visits every year.

Interview with the champions in Japanese speech contest 2009

What are the tips in learning Japanese?

Interview with Mr. Masahide Yasuda

Toyota Australia started the production of a new hybrid car, the Camry Hybrid, in December 2009, and it went on sale this February. We asked President Masahide Yasuda about the sale of Camry hybrid and TOYOTA Australia’s future.

Interview with Mr. John Milanese

The most famous Aussie (as he says...) in Melbourne!!

Passion for Sake: Meet the Pioneer of Sake Boom

A Sake Tasting sponsored by Sommeliers Australia was held at “Hanabishi” restaurant, on Tuesday, May 4th, with Mr. Masahiko Iga, the distinguished sommelier of the association. There we met Mr. Andre Bishop, who was one of the participants. Mr. Bishop is a pioneer and a trend-setter in current Izakaya and Sake booms in Melbourne. We asked Mr. Bishop about future prospects and challenges for the Sake culture to be embraced in Australia.