Past Events
past events
Barossa Bus Trip
JAFA is hosting its first Barossa Valley winery tour! Come along for a day filled with local wines, food and fun.
Departure: 7:45am sharp; GPO, King William Street, Adelaide 5000 This is a full-day tour, and will be returning to the CBD at approximately 6pm the same day.
What's included:
The tour will include a stop at the buzzing Angaston Farmer's Market for a taste of local produce, sampling local wine at various internationally-recognised wineries, Maggie's Beer Farm shop for delicious goodies and a BBQ lunch at the beautiful Seppeltsfield Gardens. The tour is open to both JAFA members and non-members alike. There is a discounted rate for JAFA members, however non-members can opt to purchase their ticket plus a JAFA membership (for more information about being a JAFA member, click here).
Spots are limited, so register now! For more information and to secure your spot, please click here.
Hiroshima: Free Public A-Bomb Exhibition with Artefacts
This year, Adelaide will be hosting a public A-bomb exhibition with artifacts. The exhibition is being organised jointly by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Australia (ICAN Australia) and the Australian Red Cross.
If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please record your contact details here or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please see information from ICAN about the event below. See the flyer here.
"PLAY for JAPAN"
Grace Emily Hotel (232 Waymouth Street)
Nobuyuki Fukuda Universe of Imagination: The Many Worlds of Japan
The UniSA Library will be holding a display of its collection of manga and anime material in the Student Lounge of Magill Library from 15 October – 16 November 2012. The display title is 'Universe of Imagination: The Many Worlds of Japan', which embraces the strong focus of the collection on speculative ideas – manga, science fiction, parapsychology – as well as allowing for an examination of Japanese perspectives on world cultures. Japan Earthquake Disaster Condolence Service - 東北地方太平洋沖地震 犠牲者追悼式のお知らせ
A Condolence Service for victims of the Japan earthquake disaster was held in Elder Park on Monday, 11th April 2011 at 5:30pm. The Acting Consul-General of Japan Yasufumi Kotake represented Japan at the ceremony, and Natsuko Yoshimoto, concert master of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra performed. The ceremony was conducted by Buddhist and Christian priests. Thanks to all who attended. Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival 2015 - Thank you for attending!
JAFA's Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with a 20 year history. 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20年の歴史を誇る最大級の日本のお祭りです。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.
Festival Feedback - 3 Question Survey 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! Golden Week Japan Festival 2011 - Video of the festival
The Golden Week Japan Festival, "Kodomo no Hi" was held on Sunday, May 1st 2011 at Cowandilla Primary School. See a video of last year's festival here.
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Diary Dates
1st and 3rd Saturdays each MonthCraft Classes 18th September 2021 2pm-3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla
Coming in 2021AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival Saturday 30th October, 2021 12noon-6pm Queen's Theatre Playhouse Ln, Adelaide
4th Wednesday of each MonthJ-Kai 23rd September 2021 6pm-9pm Hotel Metro 46 Grote St, Adelaide
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