September is the beginning of Autumn in Japan and most Japanese rice farmers begin to harvest their paddy fields around this time. For Japan, the self-professed …

SMASH! (Sydney Manga Anime Show) will be held at Rosehill Gardens on 19-20 August; CLAIR will participate and promote Japanese local areas, with a focus on areas …

There are two peak periods in Japan where the risk of flooding is at its highest. One is called tsuyu which literally translates to “rain for growing plums” that go…

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) holds the National General Assembly in Canberra every June and this year it will be held from 18 to 21 June. CLAIR …

The World Masters Games 2017 was held in Auckland from 21 to 30 April. Many athletes participated making the games a great success. CLAIR went to Auckland to learn …

In April, parks in Japan are covered with the light pink colour of cherry blossoms. Many Japanese go to parks to see the flowers in bloom and enjoy eating and drinki…

In Japan, March is the end of the financial and school years. Graduates have a ceremony upon graduating from their schools and students progressively move up one …

In Japan, February is the peak of the cold and flu season. Infants, school children and elders are often inoculated against the flu because they are especially vu…

AKEMASHITE OMEDETO! (Happy New Year!)

As I have mentioned before, the Japanese believe everything becomes fresh and new in the New Year, so almost every Japanes…

December is the last month of the year and we Japanese are busy preparing for the New Year because New Year celebrations are the most anticipated event throughout …