March, 2011

Information from Consulate-General of Japan in Melbourne

The 28th Australia-Japan Relations Essay Award Ceremony
Melbourne Grand Prix – Tribute for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims
Assistants to Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) Program Farewell
Launch of the Melbourne Museum Resources of Japanese language Education Website

Yamato Nadeshiko -Ayako

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!

Izakaya Hachibeh

Izakaya Hachibeh has been establishing its status as a Japanese Izakaya with affordability and accessibility since its opening in 2009. There has been an explosion in the number of izakayas in Melbourne with a number of izakayas opening one after another. Still, Izakaya Hachibeh maintains a unique existence.

Yamato Nadeshiko -Ayumi

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!

What we can do now in Melbourne (28.2.2012 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 (info@japaninmelbourne.com.au) with details and we will update the list as soon as possible.