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Term 2 Enrolment OPEN!

Study Japanese in a small group! Our general Japanese language courses are immersive, interactive and delivered by our highly experienced teachers both in the physical and virtual class. *If you can not find your level on the timetable or are not sure which class to take, shoot us a message. We are happy to find out the best class for you. You can still join the course! Term 2 : 11th Apr – 18th Jun (10 weeks)*No lessons on 15-18, 25 May & 13 Jun due to public holidays Super Early Bird $10 OFF!! Enrol by 10th AprilPrice :$460⇨$450 (2 hours courses/20 hours) $240⇨$230 (1 hour courses/ 10 hours) How do […]

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Melbourne’s friendliest Japanese school🌸
🇯🇵Japan-loving community
👩‍🏫 Fun lessons with qualified teachers
🍜 Japanese food • culture • Melbourne finds

🏫🇯🇵 Here are 4 Japanese verbs you’ll hear and use 🏫🇯🇵 Here are 4 Japanese verbs you’ll hear and use at school!

Learning Japanese becomes so much more fun when you can use words in real-life situations 🙌

#LearnJapanese #JapaneseVerbs #JapaneseVocabulary #StudyJapanese #japaneseschool
🇮🇹 Italian food… but make it Japanese 🇯🇵🍝 When yo 🇮🇹 Italian food… but make it Japanese 🇯🇵🍝

When you think of Japanese food, sushi, ramen and tempura probably come to mind… but Japan also has its own unique take on Italian cuisine! 👀

Some of these dishes are so Japanese that you might have a hard time finding them in Italy 😂

🍅 ナポリタン Napolitan
Ketchup-based spaghetti with sausage, onion and capsicum — a classic Japanese café favourite!

🥘 あんかけスパゲッティ Ankake Spaghetti
A Nagoya speciality topped with a thick, peppery sauce.

🍄 和風パスタ Wafū Pasta
Japanese-style pasta using flavours like soy sauce, mushrooms, nori, shiso and daikon.

🌶️ 明太子パスタ Mentaiko Pasta
Creamy or buttery pasta mixed with spicy cod roe. One of our favourites! 🤤

🧀 ドリア Doria
Rice covered in creamy sauce and cheese, then baked until golden. Despite the European-sounding name, it became a Japanese classic!

Japan really looked at Italian food and said: 「ちょっとアレンジしましょう!」 😂🇯🇵🇮🇹

Which one have you already tried?🍝✨

This post is created by Misaki sensei 👩‍🏫✨(ありがとう🥰💕)

#JapaneseFood #JapanTravel #JapaneseCulture #LearnJapanese #japanesefood
We’ve heard a rumour that Japan’s much-loved Itali We’ve heard a rumour that Japan’s much-loved Italian family restaurant, Saizeriya(サイゼリヤ), may be opening at Highpoint Shopping Centre!

However, we haven’t found an official announcement from Saizeriya or Highpoint yet, so please treat this as an unconfirmed rumour for now. 🤫

If it turns out to be true, who’s ready for ミラノ風ドリア in Melbourne? 🙋‍♀️✨

Have you heard anything about it? Let us know in the comments! We’ll share an update once it is officially confirmed.

Image is AI-generated and does not show an actual Melbourne location.

#Saizeriya #サイゼリヤ #JapanInMelbourne #MelbourneJapanese #highpointshoppingcentre
Japanese Intensive Course for Absolute Beginners ✨ Japanese Intensive Course for Absolute Beginners ✨🇯🇵

Want to start learning Japanese and make progress quickly? Our 4-week intensive beginner course is perfect for anyone starting completely from scratch 🌸

📚 8 sessions / two sessions per week
🗓 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 5:30–7:40pm
📅 22 September – 15 October
💰 $420

Learn the basics in just 4 weeks through friendly, interactive and practical lessons designed to keep you speaking, learning and having fun 🗣️✨

No previous Japanese experience needed - just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! 🇯🇵

👩‍🏫 Small classes (Max 6 students)
💬 Lots of speaking practice
🤝 Supportive native Japanese teachers
📍 Melbourne CBD

Spaces are limited, so come and start your Japanese journey with us 🌸✨

#LearnJapanese #JapaneseMelbourne #JapaneseClasses #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapaneseMelbourne
Did you know our teachers are from all over Japan? Did you know our teachers are from all over Japan? 🇯🇵✨

And depending on where you’re from, “very tasty!” can sound completely different! 😋🍴

Let’s learn how our teachers say 「とてもおいしい!」 in their local dialects 👀🗾

📍Mizuki sensei - Osaka
📍Kumi sensei - Yokohama 
📍Mai sensei - Okinawa 
📍Eri sensei - Sendai 

There are so many fun regional words and expressions to discover 🇯🇵💕

#learnjapanese #japanesedialects #japaneselanguage #japaneseteacher #方言
🎋✨ Shakuhachi Workshop with Mariko sensei @o.rindo 🎋✨ Shakuhachi Workshop with Mariko sensei @o.rindo ✨🎋

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our Shakuhachi Workshop today 🇯🇵🎶

It was so much fun learning how to play this beautiful traditional Japanese instrument together — and yes, even making the first sound is a big achievement 👏

A huge thank you to Mariko sensei for guiding everyone step by step and sharing her love of shakuhachi with us 🥰

We hope you enjoyed trying something new and experiencing a little more of Japanese culture with us!

また次のワークショップで会いましょう〜 🌸

#japaneselanguageschool #melbournejapanese #shakuhachi #japaneseculture #japaneseworkshop
How to make a Japanese language school ✨🇯🇵 Step 1 How to make a Japanese language school ✨🇯🇵

Step 1: Find an office
Step 2: Add classrooms
Step 3: Fill it with Japanese books, staffed animals and decorations 
Step 4: VERY carefully put up the door sign 😂

And… it’s official! 🎉
Our KonnichiWhat sign is finally up on the front door!

#japaneselanguageschool #learnjapanese #melbournejapanese #japaneseclass #nihongo
Can you tell the difference? 👀✨ 「へぇ〜」can sound to Can you tell the difference? 👀✨

「へぇ〜」can sound totally different depending on how you say it 😂

1️⃣ Surprised 😲
2️⃣ Not interested 😐
3️⃣ I’m istening 👂✨

Same word, completely different vibe! Japanese language is so fun 🤭🇯🇵

#japaneselanguage #japaneseexpressions #japaneseconversation #japaneseschool #日本語
Finally!!! 📚🇯🇵✨ We’ve been waiting for this day! Finally!!! 📚🇯🇵✨ We’ve been waiting for this day!

Books Kinokuniya is coming to Melbourne Central this Friday, 4 September 🎉

No more flying to Sydney ✈️ or waiting for online orders just to get our hands on Japanese books 😂📖 Now we’ll be able to browse Japanese textbooks, manga, magazines, stationery and more right here in Melbourne!

Our Japanese book-loving hearts are VERY happy right now 🥹💕

#Kinokuniya #kinokuniyamelbourne #melbournecentral #japaneseshop #japanesebooks
🎋 Beginner-Friendly Shakuhachi Workshop with Marik 🎋 Beginner-Friendly Shakuhachi Workshop with Mariko sensei  @o.rindo 🎶✨

Have you ever tried playing the shakuhachi?

Join us for a beginner-friendly Shakuhachi Workshop and experience the beautiful sound of this traditional Japanese bamboo flute!

Our receptionist Mariko sensei is also a Shakuhachi master 🎶 She’ll guide you step by step, so no musical experience is needed at all ✨

Come along, try something new, and enjoy a little piece of traditional Japanese culture with us 🇯🇵

📅 Saturday 5 September
⏰ 5:00–6:00 pm
💰 $20

Complete beginners are very welcome 😊

尺八を吹いてみませんか?🎋

#Shakuhachi #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseMusic #MelbourneEvents  #JapaneseWorkshop
🍶✨ Sake Talk - ありがとうございました 🙌✨ A lovely Sunday aft 🍶✨ Sake Talk - ありがとうございました 🙌✨

A lovely Sunday afternoon @benchwarmerbar 🥰🩷

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Sake Talk yesterday. We tasted sake, learned a little about the wonderful world of 日本酒 (nihonshu), practised some Japanese, played games, and most importantly, enjoyed spending time together🍶🇯🇵

A huge ありがとうございます to Yuka sensei, our wonderful sake sommelier, for sharing her knowledge and love of sake with us ☺️✨

Thank you Benchwarmer for having us 🥰 Thank you to our amazing students and friends for making the afternoon so much fun ❤️

また一緒に乾杯しましょう!
Mata issho ni kanpai shimashou!
Let’s have another drink together soon 🍶

#japanesesake🍶 #sakelover #japanesecultures #learnjapanese #japanesemelbourne
🍶 Sake Talk is happening tomorrow afternoon! Here 🍶 Sake Talk is happening tomorrow afternoon!

Here’s a little story behind why we wanted to create this event 🥹🍶✨

We can’t wait to share some sake, stories, and good company with you.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow @benchwarmerbar 😆✨

#saké #sakemelbourne #languageexchangemelbourne #japanesesake #melbourneevents
Fuyuka sensei doing a very important measurement o Fuyuka sensei doing a very important measurement of our new hallway 😂📏✨

Conclusion: it’s Fuyuka-sensei-arm-span approved 🙌🤣

あたらしい オフィスは 大(おお)きいです🏢✨

ふゆか先生は 腕(うで)が 長(なが)いですね 😆🙌

#japaneseschoolmelbourne #learnjapanese #melbournecbd #japaneseteacher #日本語学校
We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Ya We were deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Yayoi Kusama’s passing.

Known for her iconic polka dots and fearless imagination, she was a truly groundbreaking artist. She pursued her vision as an avant-garde artist in conservative postwar Japan and went on to become one of the world’s most celebrated and influential artists.

As a Japanese woman and an art lover, I have always deeply admired her courage, originality and extraordinary dedication to her work. I feel incredibly proud of everything she achieved and the powerful legacy she leaves behind.

Her creativity will continue to inspire people around the world for generations to come.

草間彌生さんのご冥福を心よりお祈りいたします。

*The pictures were taken at the NGV’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition in 2025

#yayoikusamaexhibition #yayoikusama #japaneseartist #ngv #artlover
Cold Melbourne days call for one very important Ja Cold Melbourne days call for one very important Japanese phrase… 🥹🐱🧣❄️

あたたかくしてね。
Atatakaku shite ne
= Stay warm / Keep yourself warm! ☕️✨

It’s a sweet and caring phrase you can say to someone when the weather is chilly, a little like saying, “Make sure you keep warm!” 🥰

And yes… our tiny Japanese teacher is demonstrating it perfectly 😂🐈‍⬛🐾

みなさん、あたたかくしてね〜🫶✨

#learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japanesephrases #japanesevocabulary #japaneseteacher
Can you tell the differences? 👀🇯🇵 「そうですか」(sou des Can you tell the differences? 👀🇯🇵

「そうですか」(sou desu ka) is one of the most common Japanese expressions, but depending on your tone and intonation, it can mean completely different things 😆

😮 そうですか! → Oh really?! / Wow!
🤔 そうですか… → I see… / Hmm…
✅ そうですか? → Is that so? / Just confirming

Same words, totally different feeling 😳

Which 「そうですか」 do you use the most?

#LearnJapanese #JapaneseLanguage #JapaneseLesson #JapaneseTeacher #MelbourneJapanese
Mai sensei is going back to Okinawa this week 🥲🌺✈️ Mai sensei is going back to Okinawa this week 🥲🌺✈️

Thank you so much for everything, Mai sensei🥹✨
We’re so grateful for all the kindness and smiles you brought to KonnichiWhat. Our students and teachers will miss you very much 🥺✨

Come back and visit us in Melbourne anytime!

まい先生、ありがとう🥹✨次は世界のどこで大活躍するのかな?☺️🌏
これからも、日本語教師としてますます飛躍していきますように💕
メルボルンから、応援しています🙌✨

#japaneseschoolmelbourne #japaneseteacher #melbournejapanese #日本語教師 #日本語の先生
🍶 Very serious study session… 😆✨ Kumi & Yuka sens 🍶 Very serious study session… 😆✨

Kumi & Yuka sensei are doing a little sake research in preparation for next week’s Sake Talk event @benchwarmerbar 🇯🇵🍶

Tasting, comparing, learning… all in the name of education, of course 👀😂

乾杯(かんぱい)〜🍻✨

#sakemelbourne #japanesecultures #learnjapaneselanguage #japaneselanguage #sakeaustralia
Can you tell the difference? 👀✨ In Japanese, one Can you tell the difference? 👀✨

In Japanese, one word can mean so many different things depending on the situation, facial expression and tone 🗣️🇯🇵

「やばい!」can be negative OR positive…context is everything!!

So… if your Japanese friend takes one bite of ramen and says
「やばい!!」🍜
Don’t panic! It’s probably a compliment 😉

#learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japaneseslang #yabai #japanesevocabulary
🍶✨ Sake Talk ✨🍶 Sip. Learn. Connect. Join us for 🍶✨ Sake Talk ✨🍶 Sip. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of sake, Japanese culture and Nihongo at Benchwarmer 🇯🇵✨

We’re very excited to be joined by our Sake Sommelier, Yuka sensei, who will introduce us to the wonderful world of Japanese sake 🍶💕

Whether you’re already a sake lover or completely new to sake, come along to learn, taste, chat and enjoy a fun afternoon together.

📅 Sunday 30 August
⏰ From 1:00pm
📍 Benchwarmer @benchwarmerbar 
🍶 Featuring Sake Sommelier Yuka sensei

Come practise a little Nihongo, discover more about sake and, of course… KANPAI together! 🥂✨

No Japanese or sake knowledge required - just bring your curiosity and your love of Japanese culture! 🇯🇵

This is a free event! We just kindly ask everyone attending to purchase at least one drink from the bar. It doesn’t have to be sake - feel free to choose whatever you’d like 🍺🍷🍸

DM us for the details 👀🍶

日本語を勉強しているオーストラリア人の学生さんと交流したい日本人の方も大歓迎です☺️お気軽にお声がけくださいね✨

#sakeevent #japanesesake🍶 #japaneselanguage #ワーホリメルボルン #ワーホリオーストラリア
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