26 Nov 2012
☆☆ A Present to our Japan in Melbourne Readers! ☆☆
THE ENTRY FOR THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
JIM is offering one lucky winner a frame and lens voucher worth $100 courtesy of CAL Eyeware. JIM will also be giving out 3 wooden iPhone5 cases to 3 lucky winners worth $79.60, courtesy of Alexcious.
To apply, simply mail us at info@japaninmelbourne.com.au with the subject "JIM Present". In the email please include the item you wish to receive, your full name, mobile number and a small description of what you would like JIM's next article to be about.
This event closes on the 10th of December. Winners will be required to come to the office to pick up their prizes (we are unable to send them).
Good luck!
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With Christmas just around the corner, finding the perfect gift can be hard. But don’t stress, below are some amazing stores in Melbourne and online where you can find that special Japanese style gift.
Made in Japan (Australian on Collins/ 276 – 278 Coventry St South Melbourne) offers a large range of Japanese imported goods, both traditional and modern. They have an array of ceramics, table wear, antiques, furniture, kimono, and other collectables.
Kamakura lacquer mirrors, KAZARI
Kazari Collector (450 Malvern Rd, Prahran) also offers traditional imported goods. They have a large range of antique Japanese furniture, decorative objects and sculptures. Kazari's art collection includes traditional Japanese paintings, prints and drawings. They also have a Warehouse at 7- 11 Hill St, Cremorne.
Kimono House (Room 7, 2nd Floor, Nicholas Bldg, 37 Swanston St. Melbourne) offers a large range of beautiful and intricate textiles and handicrafts, hand selected from Japan. All products are available online along with Japanese sewing supplies and craft kits. Cultural classes and workshops are also available in areas such as kimono dressing and quilting.
"Rose" in Japanese, name on canvas, custom order calligraphy by Miho Araki
Located in Elwood, Ebisu Design (161 Ormond Rd, Elwood) features traditional Japanese calligraphy by artist Miho Araki. You can find antique furniture, fabric and deco items inside the Ebisu Design shop. They also have a healing room that offers holistic treatments.
Specialising in home wares and ceramics, you can find Zakkaya at 52 Johnston St. Fitzroy. Zakkaya has a large range of unique fashion accessories, kitchenware and children's wooden toys. Zakkaya is also available online.
Newly opened in Nov, Chef's Armoury (422 Church St, Richmond) is the only shop that has a large range of high quality imported Japanese cookware and tableware. Chef's Armoury is also available online.
Sushi T-shirt, AOI
Japanese t-shirts AOI (30-32 Red Cape La, QV, Melbourne) is well known with their affordable collection of high quality cotton t-shirts, designed and decorated with quirky caricatures, writing and prints.
Wooden Frame, CAL eyewear
CAL eyewear (243 Lonsdale St, Melbourne / 155 Toorak Rd, South Yarra) offers high quality fashionable Japanese eyewear at an affordable price. Designed to suit your mood, clothing, and lifestyle, CAL eyewear has a huge range of colours and styles on offer.
Wooden iPhone5 case, www.alexcious.com
Alexcious ( www.alexcious.com ) is a one-stop-shop for everything and anything Japanese! You can find this store online. They have a huge range from household goods to art, music, kids toys and fashion accessories.
Text: Jodie Kako
