FORGET THE YEAR 2010 with JAFA at our Bonenkai End-Of-Year Party.
When: Wednesday, 8 December
Time: 6-9pm
Where: Metropolitan Hotel, 46 Grote Street, Adelaide
Cost: Members $5, Non-members $10
There will be a door prize ($100 gift voucher) donated by Shin Tokyo and a local band playing Japanese pop songs. Platters of finger food will be served so it should be a great night.
To help with catering, please let us know that you will be attending by registering here.
JAFA's annual Nabe Night is over for another year. Thanks to everyone who attended.
Keep the cold weather away at our annual "Nabe night"
Nabe (nabemono) is a soup/stew cooked at the table and enjoyed in the colder months.
This is what Sato Restaurant will be serving up for us...
寄せ鍋 (よせなべ) - hotpot with an assortment of ingredients (chicken, fish, seafood, vegetables etc.)
ハマチ (はまち) - “yellow tail”
茄子田楽 (なすでんがく) - grilled or oven-baked eggplant with sweet Miso sauce
焼き鶏 (やきとり) - yakitori
ご飯（ごはん）- rice
味噌汁 (みそしる）- miso soup
アイスクリー厶 ice cream
Details:
Friday, 10th August 2011 6:30 for 7pm
Sato Japanese Restaurant
(131 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide)
JAFA members $25.00
Non-members $30.00
RSVP: Monday 6th August
Booking and prepayment essential. Read on for payment details.
We hope you all enjoyed the End of Year Bonenkai Party on 4th December.
A strong crowd of 60 members and friends stayed well into the evening to celebrate our final get-together for 2009. Please find some pictures below.
Heather Smith gave us an amazing show of her enka talent, while our special guest Mr Santa Claus helped spread the Christmas cheer as we all worked on "forgetting the year".
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas an a Happy New Year.
良いお年を... See you in 2010!
JAFA runs regular origami and calligraphy classes. Beginners to advanced welcome!
When: Every first and third Saturday of the month (some exceptions)
Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla 5033
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fees: $5/session for JAFA members; $10/session for non-members (for membership information, please click here)
Registration: To register for a class or for more information, please call (08) 8370 8771 or e-mail
All materials provided.
Your instructors will be Emiko Mayer and Machiko Dunphy.
** Please note: these classes are unsuitable for small children as we are unable to provide supervision. We recommend ages 10 and above. We periodically run special classes during school holidays for children - please see our Facebook page or website for details.
Upcoming Dates
Classes continue in 2021, social-distancing applies
Our major event each year is the Golden Week Japan Festival held to coincide with the holiday period in Japan. A well attended public event, the Kodomo no Hi celebration lets you enjoy a variety of exhibitions, displays and performances plus some great Japanese food! This year will be just as good with participants coming from Japan again.
Our major event each year is the Golden Week Japan Festival held to coincide with the holiday period in Japan. A well attended public event, the Kodomo no Hi celebration lets you enjoy a variety of exhibitions, displays and performances plus some great Japanese food! This year will be just as good with participants coming from Japan again.
Our major event each year is the Golden Week Japan Festival held to coincide with the holiday period in Japan. A well attended public event, the Kodomo no Hi celebration lets you enjoy a variety of exhibitions, displays and performances plus some great Japanese food! This year will be just as good with participants coming from Japan again.