June, 2012

Interview June 29, 2012

Interview with tsugara-jamisen player, Noriko Tadano, in 2009

Originating from Chiba prefecture, Noriko started playing the shamisen when she was 6. Coming to Melbourne as a Japanese assistant language teacher (ALT) she has been performing shamisen in order to let more Australians know about Japanese culture. Currently, Noriko actively performs live shows on the streets and is featured in various festivals and concerts whilst working with other musical instruments and music genres. In the past, she has performed in the Japan Australia Music Goodwill Mission Xmas Concert at Sydney Opera House on December 26th, 2009.

Interview June 26, 2012

George & Noriko – An Exclusive Interview

Popular Subjects of Australia’s Got Talent

(A Preview of the Next Live Performance)
The next busking event is on Wednesday June 27th. The location will still be somewhere on Bourke Street, and starts at around 12:30pm. Please come and support the live performance!

Tea Time by ITOEN June 15, 2012

Easy-peasy Matcha Chocolate Recipe

Hey guys! Chocolate is the best comfort food in winter! And what’s more wonderful is that adding a little bit of green tea powder is going to give it a Japanese makeover in a wink!
Cooking Time! You’re comin’ with me~

Yamato Nadeshiko June 8, 2012

Yamato Nadeshiko – Shuko

Lovely, delicate yet strong at heart. Caring and thoughtful, endurant and moral, together with wisdom, Yamato Nadeshiko (Japanese Dianthus), is the synonym of an idealized Japanese lady.
Let’s get some fashion and beauty tips from the chic Japanese Ladies on the streets of Melbourne every Thursday!