Learn From a Native Speaker! Are you planning your first trip to Japan? You might wonder, "Should I learn a few phrases before I go?" Or some of you might have visited Japan before, and this time, you might want to connect with locals, which will give you more memorable experiences. Don’t worry if you're starting from scratch! We've got you covered with some essential Japanese phrases during your travels in Japan. You'll learn how to pronounce them naturally with a Japanese n

I started teaching Japanese in Brisbane two years ago. Since then, I have been teaching Japanese to various students aged 5-55+ years old, from beginner to advanced level. And I realised Japanese is such a complicated language!! Let me explain why I think learning Japanese is complicated. Characters -Hiragana（ひらがな）,Katakana（カタカナ）,Kanji（漢字） First, Japanese characters. Some of you who are learning Japanese have already experienced that remembering characters is not easy. We hav

What is Japan StrEAT Party? Brisbane hosts many Japanese events throughout the year. Recently, I went to the Japan StrEAT Party, a Japanese street food and drink festival on 18th April 2026 at RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane. No entry fee for this event, and as a Japanese, I was amazed by the variety of Japanese street food. Also, I was glad the waiting line was not long. (I used to be more patient when I was in Japan...) Do you think the food was authentic?? We ordered several J

Google Translate and generative AI translators are convenient. However, these tools cannot provide opportunities for authentic engagement with locals. Recently, one of my students from Australia, who had been studying Japanese with me before traveling to Japan, shared an interesting insight. “When I spoke Japanese, the local Japanese people were more friendly and accepting. Some of the Japanese, especially elderly people, were not confident in speaking English, but when I spo

11th May is a special day... Today, 11th May, marks the 1-year anniversary of my journey as a private Japanese tutor in Brisbane, Australia. Exactly one year ago, I gained my very first student, which was very memorable. To be honest, getting first student was incredibly challenging. I had no referrals, no reviews, and no reputation here in Brisbane. That day, I felt both nervous and excited before meeting a potential student for the first time. It turned out to be a turning

What is Collaboration “パクパクごはん学園 (Paku Paku Gohan Gakuen)”？ We’re thrilled to announce that Miki’s Kitchen, based in Brisbane, Australia, will collaborate with HanaUta, a DP ACADEMY of the Japanese Language community by Chhaya Naik based in Mumbai, India. DP Academy of Japanese Language was established in 2002 by Chhaya Naik Sensei in Mulund, Mumbai, with the vision of nurturing a deep and meaningful engagement with the Japanese language and culture. Over the years, it has be

Why did we start the Japanese Online Language Course and Cooking Class?