Daisuki Japan - Japanese Language and Culture Hub

My BIO is available now. I look forward to seeing you in the class 😀

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The Pre-History of Adelaide .visit

Made a fascinating discovery while exploring George Town, Penang. Did you know this city is technically Adelaide’s “parent” city?

Before Colonel William Light designed the beautiful grid of Adelaide, his father, Captain Francis Light, was here building Penang in 1786. It’s incredible to see the family legacy that connects Malaysia to South Australia!

I’ve been visiting some of the oldest heritage sites today to see the connection for myself:

• St George’s Church & the Francis Light Memorial: Built in 1818, it’s the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia. Inside, there’s a memorial dedicated to Francis Light—it’s amazing to stand right where the history started. ()

• Fort Cornwallis: The star-shaped fort where the story of modern Penang first began. ( )

• Queen Victoria Clock Tower: A local landmark built for the Diamond Jubilee (it’s 60 feet tall—one foot for every year she reigned!).

• Suffolk House: This was the highlight! This was the Light family’s actual home. It’s been restored into a restaurant now, so I got to walk through the same halls where they lived before William headed to Australia. ()

It makes me so proud to stand here and see the DNA of our home city thousands of kilometers away. A great reminder that history is always connected!

Join our “☀️ HARE ☀️” Upper Beginner group course this June!

Named after my hometown Okayama—the “晴れの国Land of Sunshine”—this course is designed to help your Japanese skills shine. If you’ve finished the basics and want to express yourself more clearly, this is for you!

What we’ll cover (Genki I, Lessons 9-11):

Past Tense: Talk about your everyday experiences.

Comparisons: Express your preferences and compare things.

Counting & Duration: Master numbers, quantities, and time periods.

Details:
Mondays, 15 June – 17 August
5:30 PM – 7 PM (SA Time)
Online via Zoom

How to Enrol:
Click the link in my bio to sign up via our new Google Site!
DM or email me with any questions.

Let’s take your Japanese to the next level together!

NEW Beginner Course “🍑 MOMO 🍑” starts in June!

Ready to learn Japanese? Join my new beginner group course, “MOMO”!

As a teacher with 16 years of experience, I’ll help you build a solid foundation while having fun. This course is named after the “Peach Boy” legend from my sunny hometown, Okayama.

What you’ll learn (Genki I, Lessons 1-3):

Essential Greetings

Self-introductions

Shopping & Daily Routines

Details:
Mondays, 15 June – 17 August
7:15 PM – 8:45 PM (SA Time)
Online via Zoom

How to Enrol:
Click the link in my bio to sign up!
DM or email me for any questions.

Let’s start this journey together!

National Bonsai and Penjing collection

Bonsai: Nature in Miniature 🌳

Bonsai is such a beautiful, calming hobby! Here is a friendly breakdown of the basics:

What does "Bonsai" actually mean?

The word literally means "planted in a container." But more than just a plant in a pot, it’s a living art form where you work in harmony with nature to create a tiny version of a majestic old tree.

A Quick History Trip

• Ancient Roots: It actually started in China over a thousand years ago (called Penjing).

• The Japanese Refinement: Japanese monks brought the practice home and simplified it, focusing on the elegance and "Zen" of a single tree.

• Today: It’s a beloved hobby worldwide that teaches patience and appreciation for the seasons.
How to Get Started

You don’t need "magic" seeds—you can start with almost any young tree! Here’s how you keep it small and beautiful:

• Styling (Pruning & Wiring): You’re the artist! You trim away extra growth and use soft wire to gently guide branches into "wind-swept" or "upright" shapes.

• The Roots: Every few years, you trim the roots. This keeps the tree healthy and happy in its small home without it becoming "pot-bound."

• Love & Water: Because the pots are small, they need a little more attention. Most bonsai love being outdoors where they can feel the sun and breeze!

It’s a wonderful way to bring a little extra peace into your daily routine. Are you thinking about picking up a starter tree for your desk or garden?

I love Sushi exhibition

So much new things to learn!!

The oldest Sushi
Ukiyoe Sushi
How Edo, Tokyo Sushi spreading all over Japan
How to survive Sushi restaurants after WW2
Kaiten Sushi
Modern Sushi

Hina matsuri 🎎 Doll’s festival 🌸

Hinamatsuri is a special day to celebrate girls’ health and happiness in spring. My parents displayed my hina ningyō dolls at a cultural event in my hometown.

Here are some photos they shared!

Japanese group lessons 🇯🇵

Enrol : https://daisuki-japan.square.site/

Private lessons are also available.

Katsu sando cooking 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

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Shokupan
Pork
Panko bread crumbs
Eggs
Flour
Cabbage

Tonkatsu sauce
Sesame dressing
Salt and pepper
Butter
Karashi, Japanese mustard




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