Japanese Language Education Seminar (AUG 2026)

日本語であそぶ！ことばと表現ワークショップ　 

Play with Japanese!
Words and Creative Expression Workshop
日本語であそぶ！ことばと表現ワークショップ　 

The seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
※本セミナーは日本語で行われます。

The 21st Seminar Series is an in-person workshop for children and adults who use Japanese and have connections to Japan. 

We are delighted to welcome poet and performer Komoru Nakauchi for a creative workshop that explores ways of expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas through the Japanese language. 

The workshop is open to primary and secondary school students, university students, Japanese language learners, teachers of Japanese, and anyone interested in creative expression through Japanese. Rather than focusing on grammar or vocabulary accuracy, participants will be encouraged to use their voices, experiment with language, and discover the joy of expressing themselves freely in Japanese. 

第21回のセミナーシリーズは、日本と繋がるこどもたち、日本語を使うおとなたちのための対面ワークショップです。詩人でありパーフォーマーでもある中内こもる氏を迎え、日本語を使って自分の思いを表現するワークショップをおこないます。対象は日本にルーツのある小学生、中高生、大学生、日本語を勉強している方、日本語の先生方など、日本語を通して創作表現してみたい方。文法や語彙などにこだわりすぎず、声を出して日本語で自由に表現する楽しさを探究します。 

【Message for participants】

Hello, I’m Komoru Nakauchi. 

In this workshop, I’d like to focus less on “speaking Japanese well” and more on exploring and playing freely with the language. 

You don’t need any experience writing poetry, nor do you need advanced Japanese skills. 

Through activities such as speaking out loud, improvising short performances, and combining words in creative ways, I hope we can discover together just how enjoyable and expressive Japanese can be. 

Please feel free to join us! 

 

【参加される方へのメッセージ】

こんにちは。中内こもるです。 

今回のワークショップでは、「上手に話すこと」よりも、「日本語を使って自由に遊んでみること」を大切にしたいと思っています。 

詩を書く経験や、特別な日本語力は必要ありません。 

声を出したり、即興で何かを演じてみたり、短い言葉を組み合わせたりしながら、一緒に日本語の面白さを体験できれば嬉しいです。 

どうぞ気軽にご参加ください！ 

Presenters / 講師

Mr Komoru Nakauchi
Actor, Playwright, Poet, and Poetry Slammer

Based in Kochi, Japan, Komoru Nakauchi began his career in theatre and now performs across genres including poetry slam, theatre, and stand-up comedy. Using language as his primary medium, he presents live performances, workshops, and talks throughout Japan. 

In recent years, he has developed and facilitated experiential workshops that encourage participants to play with language, express themselves through spoken words, and explore different perspectives by stepping into the roles of others. 

Alongside his artistic activities, he teaches in educational settings, delivering workshops and courses for learners ranging from primary school students to university students, as well as professional development programs for teachers. 

He represented Japan at the World Poetry Slam Championship in 2025 and 2026. 

中内こもる氏 
俳優・脚本家・詩人・ポエトリースラマー 

高知県在住。 

舞台演劇からキャリアをスタートさせ、現在はポエトリースラム、演劇、スタンダップコメディなど、ジャンルを横断しながら「言葉」を用いたパフォーマンスを中心に、日本各地でライブ・ワークショップ・講演を行っている。 

近年は、「言葉や日本語で遊ぶ」「声に出して表現する」「誰か・何かになってみる」といった体験型ワークショップの企画・実施にも取り組む。 

教育機関での授業・講座も行っており、小学生から大学生、教員向け講座まで幅広く

実施。 

2025年・2026年 World Poetry Slam Championship 日本代表。 

【Heritage Language Information】

  • JPF Sydney “Japanese as Community Language” (including past seminars VOD) HERE
  • Website of  “Australian Network for Japanese as Community Language”  HERE
  • Access the Facebook group “オーストラリアで日本語を使う子どもを育てる” HERE
  • See JPF Sydney Library’s page on heritage-language education HERE

【継承語情報】

  • 国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター「Japanese as Community Language」（過去実施済みセミナーVODを含む）はこちら
  • 「豪州繋生語研究会」ウェブサイトはこちら
  • Facebook グループ「オーストラリアで日本語を使う子どもを育てる」はこちら
  • 国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター図書館の継承語関連蔵書はこちら

Registration/登録 (Session 1: Aug 15, 11am)

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Japanese Language Education Seminar (15 Aug 2026, 11am)
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Registration/登録 (Session 3: Aug 18, 6pm)

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SEMINAR DETAILS

Session 1:
Aug 15, 2026（Sat）11am-1pm AEST
Target: Ages 16+
 (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

Session 2:
Aug 15, 2026 (Sat) 3pm-5pm AEST
Target: 6-15 years old (Year 1-9)
 (Children aged 6–15 must attend with a parent or guardian.) 

Session 3:
Aug 18, 2026（Tue）6pm-8pm AEST
Target: Ages 16+
 (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

*Venue opens at 30 min prior the session starting time*
*Each session has max 20 spots*

VENUE
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway
Chippendale NSW 2008

ADMISSION

Free: Registrations essential

REGISTRATION OPEN

July 7, 2026 (Tue) at 9am AEST

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

August 10, 2026 (Mon) at 3pm AEST

ENQUIRIES

(02) 8239 0055

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