Remembering Hiroshima

Commemorating the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Join Australian Red Cross to reflect on the tragic use of nuclear weapons in 1945 and take part in an activity to inspire their efforts to ensure they are never used again.

Drumming ensemble El Tambo Taiko, school students - including from the Adelaide Japanese Community School - together with others will share their talents, perspectives and insights. Hear about the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty adopted in 2017 and the road still ahead to see it take effect.

When: Sunday 5 August, 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: Australian Red Cross reception space, 212 Pirie Street, Adelaide 5000.

Visit the Facebook event for more details.

JLPT 2018

Registration for the 2018 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) to be held in Adelaide is now OPEN.

The test will be held on Sunday 2 December.

The test fee is $95 for N1, N2 & N3 and $85 for N4 & N5.

To register and pay for the test, please click here.

For more information:

Japan Foundation www.jpf.org.au/jlpt

JAFA's JLPT main menu www.jafa.asn.au/jlpt

Download the December 2018 test guide here.

2018 SA Japanese Language Speech Contest

This year's Japanese Speech Contest organised by the Japanese Language Teachers Association of SA (JLTASA) will be held on Saturday 8 September.

The winner of High School Senior division and Open Division will compete with other states/territories winners at the National Finals which will be held at the Japan Foundation Sydney Office on Saturday 6th October 2018.

The SA Japanese Speech Contest has four categories. These are:
1. High School Senior Division
2. Open Division
3. Open Beginner Division
4. Background Speaker Division

For more information and to download an application form, click here. Applications close Friday 31 August.

Mid-Winter Dinner

Our annual Mid-Winter Dinner is one of our most popular events! This year we'll be warming up at Himeji Izakaya on Grote Street in the city (a very short walk from our monthly J-Kai venue!) on Friday 20 July from 6pm.

There will be a set menu, with a vegetarian/vegan option. The cost is just $30 for JAFA members or $40 for non-members. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends!

To view the menu and purchase your tickets, click here.

Please note: tickets MUST be purchased in advance no later than Tuesday 17 July. Don't delay, or you may miss out!

JAFA AFL Day

Come to see Port Adelaide take on St Kilda on Saturday 7th July for a great Australian cultural experience! We will meet at 3 pm at the Strathmore Hotel, 129 North Terrace, and walk together to Adelaide Oval.

All tickets are for General Admission, however seating should be available if we get there early enough.

Ticket prices:
Adult - $35
Student - $25 (with valid student ID)
Click here to purchase your tickets.

Looking forward to seeing you there!