Japaneasy - Japanese Language and Culture Learning Centre

Japaneasy - Japanese Language and Culture Learning Centre Happy, fun and professional Japanese LANGUAGE + CULTURE learning centre in Melbourne, Australia Feel free to contact us.

We are the happiest Japanese language and culture school in Melbourne CBD, Australia. We currently teach Japanese to over 350 local students.

✅ Japanese Language Class -group/private/JLPT/conversation and more (Choose from on-site, online or hybrid)
✅ Language Exchange every Friday night
✅ Culture Classes & Events - Calligraphy, Tea ceremony, Choir, art and craft festival etc.
✅ Kids classes

子ども日本語クラス（プレップ＆小学部）
✅ Room/space hire　部屋・スペース貸し
✅ 日本語教師養成420時間講座

All teachers are well qualified, very happy and super friendly. Check our Youtube channel to see some lesson examples, our highlights and so on: 'JAPANEASY Japanese Language & Culture School'

"If you are looking for Japan in Melbourne, then Japaneasy is the place for you! We are the school formed in 2008 by students' popular requests."

メルボルンで日本人とローカルが集う場所です。お気軽に遊びに来てください。

ーーーーーーーーーーー🌕🇯🇵 Japanese Trivia: Can You Eat Thousands of Dango?!Do you want to eat thousands of dango? 🍡If you’re thinki...
01/09/2026

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🌕🇯🇵 Japanese Trivia: Can You Eat Thousands of Dango?!
Do you want to eat thousands of dango? 🍡
If you’re thinking about your health, you might regret that decision…!
But in Japan, there is a special day when you have a pretty good excuse to enjoy dango!
It’s called Jūgoya (十五夜), also known as Tsukimi (月見) — the night of the full moon on the 15th day of the eighth month of the traditional lunar calendar. 🌕
On this day, people traditionally admire the beautiful full moon and give thanks for the harvest while praying for good health and happiness. 🙏✨
And of course… we have Dango! 🍡
Moon-viewing dango are often offered to the moon as a traditional offering.
The number of dango varies depending on the region and family, but 15 dango are sometimes used because of the connection with the 15th day of the month.
And these days, there are so many delicious types of dango!
🍡 Mitarashi Dango
🍡 Kinako Dango
🍡 Anko Dango
…and many more!
So, if you ever need an excuse to eat lots of dango…
Jūgoya might be the perfect day! 😂🍡
You can enjoy your favorite dango, admire the beautiful moon, and wish for a healthy and happy future. 🌕❤️
Enjoy Jūgoya! 🇯🇵✨

28/08/2026

#ジャパニージー

ARIGATO💕ありがとうThrough this charity event, we were able to raise a total of $2,817.85 in donations. All of the generous co...
16/08/2026

ARIGATO💕ありがとう

Through this charity event, we were able to raise a total of $2,817.85 in donations.

All of the generous contributions we received will be donated by The Bottom End, who kindly provided the venue, together with our volunteer organising group, to Japan Platform’s “Emergency Response to Kumamoto Earthquake 2026.”

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the event, as well as everyone who supported and encouraged us with such warmth and generosity.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone at The Bottom End for generously providing the venue and supporting our initiative.

It was thanks to the kindness, generosity and cooperation of each and every one of you that we were able to make this support possible.

Thank you so much for being part of it.

このたび開催したチャリティイベントを通じて、総額2,817.85ドルの募金が集まりました。

皆様からお寄せいただいた大切な募金は、会場をご提供くださった「The Bottom End」と私たち有志グループより、ジャパン・プラットフォームの「Emergency Response to Kumamoto Earthquake 2026」へ寄付いたします。

イベントにご参加くださった皆様、温かいご支援と応援をお寄せくださった皆様に、心より御礼申し上げます。

そして、会場をご提供いただき、私たちの活動にご賛同くださった「The Bottom End」の皆様に、深く感謝いたします。

皆様お一人おひとりの温かいお気持ちとご協力によって、今回の支援を実現することができました。本当にありがとうございました。

🇯🇵 🇦🇺Japanese Trivia: Obon Edition! 🍆🥒Have you ever seen these vegetables arranged like this?They might look like some k...
15/08/2026

🇯🇵 🇦🇺Japanese Trivia: Obon Edition! 🍆🥒
Have you ever seen these vegetables arranged like this?
They might look like some kind of unusual furniture 😂
But actually, they have a special meaning in Japan!
In many parts of Japan, Obon (お盆) is observed from August 13 to 16.

During Obon, Japanese people traditionally believe that the spirits of their ancestors return to this world to visit their families. 🇯🇵

So, what do these vegetables mean?
🥒 Cucumber = Horse
🍆 Eggplant = Cow
These are called shōryō-uma (精霊馬) and shōryō-ushi (精霊牛).
The vegetables are shaped like animals that can carry the spirits of ancestors.

🐎 Why a horse?
Horses are fast, so the horse is traditionally said to help ancestors return home quickly!

🐄 Why a cow?
The cow is slow, so it is traditionally said to help ancestors slowly return to the afterlife, taking their time to enjoy the scenery of this world.

Pretty interesting, right? 😁
And here’s another interesting fact!
You might think these vegetables are meant to be eaten after Obon…

But traditionally, they are used as offerings, and how they are handled afterward varies by region and family. So don’t just eat them without asking! 😂

If you’d like to try a traditional Japanese food associated with offerings, why not try Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子)? 🍡

Dango and other foods may be offered to ancestors during Obon, although customs vary from region to region and family to family.

Mitarashi Dango is sweet, with a delicious sweet-and-salty soy sauce glaze! 🤤

And don’t worry about eating food that has been offered!

In Japanese culture, sharing offerings after they have been presented to ancestors can be seen as a way of sharing food with them. ❤️
So, if you’re interested in Japanese culture during Obon, why not try some Mitarashi Dango?
🍡 Instead of eating the horse and the cow! 😂

Have a nice Obon weekend🥒

🇦🇺 TODAY’S LANGUAGE EXCHANGE IS EXTRA SPECIAL! 🇯🇵Today’s Language Exchange will run at a special time:⏰ 5:00–7:00pm🎉 And...
14/08/2026

🇦🇺 TODAY’S LANGUAGE EXCHANGE IS EXTRA SPECIAL! 🇯🇵
Today’s Language Exchange will run at a special time:
⏰ 5:00–7:00pm
🎉 And it’s FREE ENTRY!
📍 Japaneasy
Level 1, 183 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
We’ll also have a donation box for the Kumamoto Earthquake Support at Japaneasy.
💵 Cash donations only

After the Language Exchange, we’d love for you to join the Support Kumamoto Charity Event at The Bottom End!
📍 The Bottom End (booking link: ikitogo.ticketspice.com/support-kumamoto)
579 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
⏰ 7:00–10:00pm
Come along for some language exchange, meet new people, and then join us in supporting Kumamoto. 🇯🇵🤝🇦🇺
Let’s come together and show our support for Kumamoto! ❤️

本日のLanguage Exchangeはスペシャル開催！✨
⏰ 5:00–7:00pm に時間を変更して開催します！
そして今日は 参加無料 / FREE ENTRY！ 🎉
📍 Japaneasy
Level 1, 183 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
会場には熊本地震支援の募金箱も設置しています。
募金は Cash Only となりますので、ご協力いただける方はぜひお願いいたします🙏

そしてLanguage Exchangeの後は、みんなで Support Kumamoto Charity Event へ！🇯🇵❤️
📍 The Bottom End
579 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
⏰ 7:00–10:00pm

Language Exchangeだけの参加ももちろん大歓迎！
その後お時間のある方は、ぜひCharity Eventにもご参加ください。

みんなで熊本を応援しましょう！❤️‍🩹🇯🇵

🇯🇵🇦🇺 Japanese Trivia!🍂 Autumn has already begun in Japan… according to the calendar!Did you know that August has an old ...
13/08/2026

🇯🇵🇦🇺 Japanese Trivia!
🍂 Autumn has already begun in Japan… according to the calendar!
Did you know that August has an old Japanese name?
It’s called “Hazuki (葉月)”!

🌿 Ha (葉) means “leaf”
🌙 Tsuki (月) means “month” or “moon”

One popular theory is that Hazuki refers to the season when leaves begin to fall.

And according to the traditional Japanese calendar, Risshū (立秋) — the beginning of autumn — usually falls around August 7th.

So… autumn has already begun! 🍂🇯🇵
But don’t be fooled! 😂
Even though it’s technically autumn, August in Japan is still very hot and humid. 🥵

Planning to visit Japan? Keep that in mind!
And if you’re planning a trip to Japan, JAPANEASY offers Japanese classes focused on practical travel conversation! ✈️🇯🇵
Everyone is welcome — all ages, nationalities, and levels!
Come learn Japanese and discover more about Japanese culture with us! ❤️
Have a great winter! :)

12/08/2026

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Special Language Exchange – Friday 14 August at 5-7pm (at Japaneasy) & Support Kumamoto Event at 7-9pm (at Bottom End)

Our Language Exchange on **Friday 14 August** will be a special **FREE session from 5:00pm to 7:00pm**!
Japaneasy is proud to support the **Support Kumamoto Charity Event**, taking place from **7:00pm to 10:00pm** on the same evening.
After the Language Exchange, we encourage everyone to head along to the charity event and show your support for Kumamoto. ❤️

**Language Exchange @ Japaneasy**
Friday 14 August | 5:00pm–7:00pm
**FREE ENTRY – No booking required**

**Support Kumamoto Charity Event Bottom End (579 Little Collins Street)**
Friday 14 August | 7:00pm–10:00pm
Please register in advance so we can confirm numbers: [ikitogo.ticketspice.com/support-kumamoto](https://ikitogo.ticketspice.com/support-kumamoto)

Kumamoto Earthquake Support Event

☑️ Admission is free.

☑️ A portion of the food and drink sales will be donated.
20% of all drink sales, including soft drinks, and 10% of food sales will be contributed.
Japanese sake will also be available specially for the event.

☑️ Donations to the collection box are accepted in cash only.
If you do not have cash, we will guide you on how to donate via PayPal.

☑️ The event starts at 7:00 PM.
Last food order is at 9:30 PM, and the event ends at 10:00 PM.

Who loves Okinawa? 🌺沖縄好きな人集まれ〜！
08/08/2026

Who loves Okinawa? 🌺
沖縄好きな人集まれ〜！

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Level 1, 183 Exhibition Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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