Miho Araki; an artist of extraordinary talent together with an expertise in traditional Japanese calligraphy her artworks bring new life to the traditional Japanese art form. Miho offers her own messages that tap into everyday life; she likes to include a meaning that you can attach to your life. By way of thick black strokes on large white canvases Miho’s artworks are ready to enhance any living room wall.
Volunteer staffs are highly welcome to support the Japan Festival.
Please contact Mr Nagashima, chief organazer of Japan Festival to via email.
As a part of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra program in 2010, Beethoven Symphony No.3 in E flat, Op.55 (Eroica) has been led by Tadaaki Otaka , who is the principal guest conductor of MSO, at Hamer Hall, the Arts Centre.
The interview with Ms. Masako Arimoto, Women’s division, the Japanese Society of Melbourne
Shaun de Keyzer and Neil de Keyzer were born in Melbourne and grew up in Kyoto, Japan. After gaining experience in Japan as carpenters, they returned to their birth place. They are currently working in architecture, specifically interior decorating.
Shingo Nozao began studying traditional Japanese monochrome brushwork at the age of three. He graduated with a bachelor degree in department of Japanese literature in Hanazono university.
Challenge yourself with a new skill at Yamaha’s new music school in Melbourne, Australia
YAMAHA Music Education Centre has opened a new school in Carnegie. In Japan 520,000 students learn at Yamaha Music Schools and worldwide 180,000 students at 1,600 different schools in 14 different countries, experience the joy of music. In Victoria there are eight schools.
Landscape Garden Design Masterclass: ‘Creating Balance in City Life’
with Professor Masao Fukuhara (from Osaka, Japan), 2009 City of
Melbourne/ISS Institute International Fellow.
Japanese conversation clubs are highly recommended for learners and speakers of Japanese and help to deepen cultural exchange between Japanese and Australians.
The 35th Australian Kendo Championship was held over two days on the 3rd and 4th of April at MSAC (Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre) at Albert Park in Melbourne to decide the Australian Kendo champions. A total of more than 100 swordsmen fought in heated competition for the titles.