Urasenke Melbourne Annual Tea Gathering
Would you like to share with us the spirit of “Peacefulness through a Bowl of Tea” ?
July, 2010
Interview with Mr. John Milanese
The most famous Aussie (as he says…) in Melbourne!!
41st Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest
Organised by The Japanese Language Speech Contest Victoria, The Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne and the Japan Foundation, Sydney, this will be the 41st year that the Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest has been held.
The 28th Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest
The aim of the annual Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest is to encourage and develop a better understanding of Japan and Australia-Japan relations amongst Australian students.
Hiroshima & Nagasaki Memorial Concert 2010
Warm up a cold wintery Sunday at a concert for peace.
Sixty-five years after the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by nuclear blast, Japanese for Peace will bring together a diverse array of inspiring musicians, speakers and citizens of the world in a concert to celebrate peace and imagine a world without nuclear threat.
Shaberou Kai ? A place where you can enjoy a peaceful chat
Shaberou Kai is run by the Australia Japan Society. It is held in a room at Ross House, 24 Flinders Lane.
Japanese
JASE – A relaxing English conversation at a bar
JASE is held at a bar in the city every other Tuesday. On average it has about 20-30 participants, but at times can get as many as 50 people. JASE not only has these Tuesday groups, but also holds other events such as BBQ’s.
Japanese
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.
Kodama (return to me)
A collection of work by Japanese contemporary jeweller (living in Melbourne), Yuko Fujita. Melbourne jeweller, Yuko Fujita, has transformed recycled objects of distinctly domestic and ordinary origins into bold pieces of jewellery.
SAMURAI are coming to Melbourne!
Ever dreamed to be a Samurai? Come join us!
SAMURAI is a universally recognised part of the Japanese culture.
This year in July, Melbourne will host a big Samurai event, a great chance to experience Samurai culture.