JAFA will hold a World Cup party at the Metropolitan Hotel when Australia and Japan do battle at Saitama Stadium. Come in your team colours, watch the action live and cheer on your favourite team... or cheer on both teams! Kickoff at 8pm.

• What: FIFA World Cup Brazil Asian Qualifier - Japan v Australia
• When: Tuesday 4 June, 2013
• Kickoff: 8pm Adelaide time
• Where: Metropolitan Hotel (46 Grote St.)
• Cost: FREE!
• ALL WELCOME!

JAFA's Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with an 18-year history. Last year the event was attended by up to 5000 people. The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, activities, stalls and plenty of Japanese food.

JAFAの開催する子供の日のお祭りは、アデレードでは18年の歴史を誇る最大級の日本のお祭りです。昨年は5000人もの人でにぎわいました。お祭りでは日本に関する催し物や展示、そして露天商に日本料理の出店が立ち並びます。

The festival is over for another year. Thanks to everyone who made the day such a big success.

• Click here to see photos of this year's festival (Juan Photography)
• Click here to see a video of the festival. COMING SOON.
• Click here to read a story about the festival by one of our volunteers, Nathan Batty.

Festival Feedback - 3 Question Survey for a chance to WIN A PRIZE!!!

So we can respond to feedback and improve the festival experience for patrons, it would be greatly appreciated if you would take a minute to complete this 3 question survey. Positive feedback and/or constructive criticism more than welcome!

Leaving feedback by June 15th puts you into the draw to win a DVD, Hiiro no Kakera, kindly donated by Beat The Bomb! Jump to www.beatthebomb.com.au to check out their store.

If you have already left feedback, thank you! You are already in the draw to win the prize!

The next J-KAI is on Thursday 27 June, 6pm at the Metropolitan Hotel, 46 Grote St.

• What: J-KAI
• When: Thursday 27 June
• Where: Metropolitan Hotel (46 Grote St.)
• When: 6-9pm
• How much: FREE!

'Japan and Me' is a great page to visit if you are planning to visit Japan. Adelaide residents talk about their experiences visiting or living in Japan.

Exciting news for origami lovers! Origami will be featured at this year's Royal Adelaide Show. Entries close June 28. If you are interested in entering or for more information, click here for all the details.

Every month, JAFA sends out the "What's On" message, with information about Japan and Japan-related events happening in Adelaide.

To read this month's message, click here.

To subscribe, click here.

JAFA is putting together a team of volunteers to go to some of the most harshly affected areas to help with ongoing clean-up and relief efforts. The first team returned from Ishinomaki in September. Here is a report about the visit (article in English) (article in Japanese)

We will send the teams of volunteers to assist with an established relief organisation named Peace Boat.  Since March 16th 2011 (5 days after the earthquake and tsunami hit) Peace Boat has been active in the city of Ishinomaki, one of the hardest hit cities on the coast of north-eastern Japan.

Click here to see photos of Paul Bilney's visit to Ishinomaki.

If you are interested in donating money to help send volunteers, click here. If you're interested in volunteering yourself, read on...

NEXT ROUND STARTS IN JUNE

The next round of Origami and Calligraphy Classes starts in June. Each round of classes will run for four consecutive weeks and cover origami, chigiri-e (torn washi paper painting), furoshiki cloth wrapping and calligraphy.

What: Origami and Calligraphy Classes

When: June 8 (Sat), June 15 (Sat), June 22 (Sat), June 29 (Sat) (four Saturdays) 1:30-3pm

Where: Cowandilla Primary School (1 Jenkins St. Cowandilla)

How much: $30 for JAFA members, $70 for non-members (Paid before the course begins)

Beginners are welcome as well as those with various levels of experience.

If you would like to register, please fill in your details HERE.

Read on for payment details.