October, 2010

Daiso (Japanese 100yen shop) arrived in Melbourne!!!

Daiso, Japan’s largest value store or otherwise known as the ‘100yen’ store has arrived for the first time in Australia. This leading retailer specializes in providing quality everyday personal and household items for a low flat price is opening its doors to Melbourne on 28th October 2010.

Yamato nadeshiko -Lisa-

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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE 14TH JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL!!!

The Japan Foundation is seeking volunteers for the 14th Japanese Film Festival.
There are 2 different kinds of volunteers we are looking for. To apply, please
read the following information carefully and fill out the online form.

Good News From The City Library

the City Library in Flinders Lane will have several Japanese language magazines available for borrowing (Kateigaho, Orange Page, Shonen Jump, Men’s Non-no, Kera, Ribon, Sweet, etc).

JAPAN CULTURE FESTIVAL

To give a diverse range of EXPERIENCES in both traditional + modern Japanese culture
New style of Japan Culture Festival ? See, Learn, Make and Enjoy Japanese Culture

JCV FY2009 General Meeting Report

On Sunday August 1st 2010 the annual meeting of the JCV (Japanese Club of Victoria) was held at the Multicultural Hub in the city from 10:30am.