2019 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 7 September.

This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Australian speech contest. The aim of the contest is to encourage learners who are studying Japanese to showcase their language skills in a challenging context.

The winner of High School Senior division and Open Division will be invited to compete with other states/ territories winners at the Japanese Speech Contest National Finals to be held at the Japan Foundation Sydney Office on Saturday 12 October 2019.

For full entry guidelines and to download an application form, please click here.

Applications close Wednesday 28 August at 5pm.

JLPT 2019 - Registrations Open

Registrations for the 2019 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in Adelaide are now open. Registrations close Thursday 5 September at 5pm AEST. 

The test will be held on Sunday 1 December 2019 at UniSA City West Campus.

The cost is $95.00 for levels N1, N2 and N3 and $85.00 for levels N4 and N5.

To register for the JLPT via EventBrite, please click here.

Visit our JLPT page for more information about the test, including FAQs.

JAFA administers the test in Adelaide. Enquiries about the test can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone (08) 8370 8771 during business hours.

AnimeGO! 4Koma Manga Competition

Artists and manga lovers, rejoice! Get creative and win the first prize of $300 CASH + a sponsorship prize pack with AnimeGO!'s 4-Koma manga competition!

What is 4-Koma?
4-Koma manga is a four panel comic strip that traditionally tells a story with a comedic ending. 4-Koma manga appears in magazines, newspapers and many other pop culture publications in Japan.

How do I enter?
Create a 4-Koma manga comic with this year's theme of 'Hachiko', submit it by 31 August 2019 and be in the draw to win - it's super easy!

For full terms and conditions, click here.

Lisa Ono Live in Adelaide 2019

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.

AnimeGO! Short Film Competition 2019

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