Kyoko is an experienced Japanese teacher of long standing. Over a period of two decades she has taught the Japanese language to primary and secondary students, including mature age students. Kyoko currently teaches at Santa Sabina College, Sydney, NSW and has extensive experience as Senior Marker, Supervisor of Marking and as a judge of HSC NSW. She has served as a committee member and presenter for the Japanese Teachers' Association, JTAN, has completed a Masters in Education, and has qualifications in NAAFTI Japanese translation and interpreting. Before her teaching career, Kyoko was an editor of children's educational books in Japan and her extensive educational experience has been invaluable in her role as co-author of both the Obento Deluxe and Supreme series.

Sue has authored a number of published works, including the Obento Snack Pack and Obento Deluxe series. Sue has vast experience in teaching, writing and presenting Japanese language learning material. Sue has recently retired after 35 years teaching Japanese at primary and secondary levels, most recently at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill in Sydney. Sue has managed The Nihongo Tanken Centre and she has also lectured in Languages Education at the University of Technology, Sydney and Sydney University.

Retains the approach of the previous editions with improved and updated content to fully address The Australian Curriculum: Japanese

Strong emphasis on cultural and intercultural teaching and learning carefully integrated in a communicative approach

Opportunities that cater for different learning styles and abilities

Updated digital content to provide a comprehensive range of quality resources

All audio recorded by native speakers of Japanese