BJLC School offers Japanese conversation courses by qualified native speakers for all ages.
General Course or private lesson offered online or at Alderley classroom.
20/08/2026
🌟 Sponsor Appreciation 🌟
We sincerely appreciate the generous support and partnership of The Brisbane Japanese Language and Culture School in helping make Matsuri Brisbane 2026 possible.
Thank you for your continued support! 🇯🇵🇦🇺✨
13/08/2026
What is Matsuri?
Matsuri means “festival” in Japanese.
Matsuri Brisbane is comin in a few weeks time on Sat. 5th Sep.
It is a wonderful celebration of Japanese food, culture, music, and community — and there is something for everyone to enjoy!
You can enjoy a delicious variety of Japanese food, including takoyaki, bento, onigiri, Japanese snacks, matcha flavoured sweets, Japanese-flavoured shaved ice, and refreshing drinks such as matcha, beer, and sake and much more to list.
There are also lots of entertainment, stalls, and hands-on cultural experiences to enjoy throughout the day. You will feel Japan for sure.
If you are learning Japanese, it is your oppportunity to use it!
And one of the highlights of the day is Bon Odori (Bon Dance), held from 4:30–5:00 pm as we come together to celebrate at the end of Matsuri.
Come along, meet some of our teachers, and join us in the Bon Odori circle!
Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to know the dance, and you certainly don’t need to be Japanese. Just bring yourself, your family and friends, and your smile. It’s a beautiful opportunity to experience Japanese culture and feel part of the Japanese community here in Brisbane.
We’d love to see you there and share this special day with you! ❤️
You can also read our blog to find out more about what to expect at Matsuri Brisbane.
https://www.brisbanejapaneseschool.com/post/what-will-be-happening-at-matsuri
Matsuri Brisbane 2026
Sat. 5th Sep, 2026
10am-5pm (Bon Odori with BJLC School at 4:30-5:00pm)
White Hills State College
138 Burn Street, Camp Hill QLD 4152, Australia
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15/06/2026
“Someday, I’d love to speak Japanese…” ✨
Have you been thinking that for months—or even years?
Life gets busy with work, school, family, and all the responsibilities that come with it. And starting something new takes energy. We completely understand.
That’s exactly why we’ve decided to open a new class designed for people who want to take that first step but just need a little extra encouragement. ✨
This new class starts a little earlier than our previous sessions, making it easier to fit Japanese into your week.
Even after a full 90 minutes lesson, the class finishes at 8:00 PM, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy dinner, relax at home, or unwind with your favourite TV show. It’s a schedule that works well even if you have an early start the next morning.
We’ve also made this class more accessible and beginner-friendly than ever, with a new format to help more people start their Japanese learning journey with confidence.
Why wait for “someday” when you can start today?
Our classes are more than just a place to learn vocabulary and grammar. They’re a place to meet like-minded people, discover Japanese culture, build confidence, and expand your world.
Beginners are always welcome. Our friendly teachers and supportive community are ready to welcome you with open arms.
📅 Every Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Alderley
To help students improve their speaking skills effectively, our classes are kept small. Places are limited, so if you’ve been thinking, “This time, I’m really going to do it,” we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message through the link below 💌
Today we have presented the Sogetsu Ikebana’s Pottery prize. Congratulations for winners of the Ikebana Pottery Prize!
We wish you the continuity of the collaborations of Brisbane based Ikebana and pottery artists and evolution of Ikebana that is unique to Brisbane.
Imagine walking the same path as Samurai did 400 years ago... 🏔️✨
This is the Nakasendo Trail (中山道), an ancient highway connecting Kyoto and Tokyo during the Edo period. Preserved towns like Magome and Tsumago make you feel like you've stepped back in time.
💡 Today’s Japanese Lesson for Travelers:
When you get lost or want to find a beautiful spot like this, use this phrase:
🗣️ 「ここはどこですか？」(Koko wa doko desu ka?)
＝ "Where is this place?"
📌 Save this post for your next Japan trip!
🎒 Ready to level up your Japanese before your next trip?
We offer conversational classes tailored for travelers and culture lovers.
👉 Click the link in our bio to book a Trial Lesson today! 🌸
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01/06/2026
Scared of making mistakes? Don’t be! We’re all learning here. ✨
Want to speak Japanese but feel a bit shy? 🫣
Our Brisbane-based classes are 100% judgment-free. We focus on building your confidence step-by-step with incredibly supportive native tutors!
No perfect grammar required—just bring your enthusiasm!
We fit into YOUR life.
Easy Fortnightly Payments: No heavy upfront fees or locked-in long term contracts. Pay as you go!
Ultimate Flexibility: Life happens! We make it easy to pause, take a break, or catch up if your plans change or duirng your dream trip to Japan.
Ready to start your Japanese journey with zero stress?
👇 Click the link in our bio to check out our flexible options!
Matsumoto Castle
In contrast to Himeji Castle, which is known as the “White Heron Castle,” Matsumoto Castle is also called the “Crow Castle” because of its dark exterior. It is one of Japan’s four National Treasure castles.
The castle was originally built by the Ogasawara clan in the early Sengoku period, and was later seized by Takeda Shingen. After the fall of the Takeda clan, Ogasawara Sadayoshi returned, and afterward the Ishikawa, Mizuno, and Toda clans successively used it as their residence.
| Monday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am - 8:30pm |
