Past Events

past events

After the highly acclaimed sold-out shows in 2018, Japanese-Brazilian Bossa Nova queen, Lisa Ono, is bringing her warm smile and beautiful music back to Australia again in 2019! Collecting musical inspiration from Brazil in a Japanese family, Lisa Ono is the talented singer who brought Bossa Nova to Asia. Her 1999 album “Dream” had been sold more than two hundred thousand copies in Japan. Since then she has been known as a central figure in the Japanese Bossa Nova community.

Date: Tuesday 17 September 2019
Location: Adelaide Town Hall

Exclusive JAFA discount: Save 10% with the code 'JAFALISA'
Click here to book your tickets.

 


Make cute and cool greeting cards with ORIGAMI! Learn how to make a couple of origami motifs with origami paper and make your own Japanese style cards. The fee includes origami paper, card stocks and other materials for two greeting cards.

This class is for year 1-7 primary school students ONLY. Please see below for our adults class.

Date: Friday 19th July
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla SA 5033 (free parking available onsite)
Fee: $5 for JAFA financial members, $10 for non-JAFA financial members

Bookings are essential - please click here.

For any queries, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (08) 8370 8771.

 


Join JAFA for a day filled with local wines, food and fun on our Barossa Winery Bus Tour!

When: Sunday 24 March
Depature: 7:45am, Adelaide GPO

This is a full-day tour, and will be returning to the CBD at approximately 6pm the same day.

The tour includes private bus pick-up from Adelaide CBD, wine tastings and a BBQ lunch (vegan option available).

The tour is open to everyone, however spots are limited and bookings must be made in advance.

To view the full itinerary and to secure your tickets, click here

 


Make your own Japanese style greeting cards! You can try Origami or Calligraphy or BOTH! We will also prepare other cool materials for card making. The fee includes all materials to make two greeting cards. No booking required.

Date: Saturday 20th July
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla SA 5033 (free parking available onsite)
Fee: $5 for JAFA financial members, $10 for non-JAFA financial members

For any queries, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (08) 8370 8771.

 

 


Mizuhiki is a decorative cord, made from paper, used for gifts. It is like a ribbon for gift wrapping. Create a unique card using this beautiful technique! 

When: Thursday 21 March
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Venue: Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA) - 113 Gilbert St, Adelaide 5000
Cost: $5 per person for JAFA members, $10 for non-members

Fee includes: Instruction, Materials (MIZUHIKI cords, Card stocks, Envelopes and Card Making parts), coffee, tea and biscuits. Please bring your own craft scissors and any card making materials.

Places are limited and booking is essential by clicking here.

 


WIN A TRIP TO JAPAN!

Registrations are open for our AnimeGO! short film competition with the first prize being a trip to JAPAN!

Do you have what it takes? Create a short animated film with this year's theme of 'Hachiko'. Last year's judging panel featured representatives from all three South Australian universities as well as Joseph Mitchell, OzAsia Festival Artistic Director.

Competition closes 31 August 2019 with the winner to be announced at our event in October.

For more details and to register your interest, visit: www.animego.com.au/competition

 

 


J-Kai is JAFA's monthly social event that has been running since 1998. It provides an opportunity for Japanese and Australians with an interest in Japan to meet in a relaxed atmosphere. You don't have to be a JAFA member or speak any Japanese, just come along! Anyone can join and it's free.

Date: Every 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Metropolitan Hotel - 46 Grote Street, Adelaide 5000 (opposite Central Market)
Cost: FREE!

 

 

 

 


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Diary Dates

1st and 3rd Saturdays each Month

Craft Classes

1st April 2023

2pm-3:30pm

Cowandilla Primary School

21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla

 

4th Wednesday of each Month

J-Kai

26 April 2023

6pm-9pm

Hotel Metro

46 Grote St, Adelaide

 

Coming in 2023

 

Kodomo no Hi

Sunday 7th May 2023

Thebarton Community Centre

 

AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival

29th October 2023

Adelaide Festival Centre 

 

Bonenkai

December 2023