INCLUDING HOME STAY
Kanazawa, Japan
September/October 2010

The Australia-Japan Society of the ACT (AJS ACT), in conjunction with the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE), is again calling for applications for the two week in-country course in Japanese language/culture in Kanazawa.

ROUND 4 COMMENCES 25 SEPTEMBER

Round 4 starts on 25 September, so please check out below for the dates and to register your interest.

Each round of classes will run for four consecutive weeks and cover origami, chigiri-e (torn washi paper painting), furoshiki cloth wrapping and calligraphy.

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

SPECIAL J-KAI FOR AUGUST...KARAOKE NIGHT!!!

Our next J-Kai is from 6pm, Thursday, 26 August.

In August we'll be set up with a catologue of Japanese and English songs for you to sing to. And..IT'S FREE! No cost to get in, no cost to sing.

J-Kai is a great opportunity to practice your Japanese, share your Japan stories, or get started with the JAFA community. It's all very informal and casual, so come join us for a fun night.

JAFA would also like to welcome on board the JET Alumni Association. J-Kai is now the regular gathering of JETAA SA Chapter. 

JLPT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test will be held in Adelaide on Sunday, 5 December, 2010.

The application period is open from Monday, 2 August to Friday, 10 September, 2010.

Applications are available from JAFA by sending a stamped self-addressed C4 (225x325mm) envelope to PO Box 582, Fullarton, SA 5063.

Please take note of the changes to the JLPT in 2010 below.