Past Events

past events

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.

 

BonenkaiWe 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!

2008 Golden Week Japan FestivalOur 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.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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 

 

 

 

2006 Golden Week Japan FestivalOur 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.

2002 Golden Week Japan FestivalOur 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.

Kodomo No Hi 2010Kodomo No Hi Children's Day is over for another year. It was held at the Cowandilla Primary School on Sunday, 2 May, 2010.

Click here to view a video presentation of the 2010 festival. Scroll down below to view some photos, or join our Facebook page to view a more comprehensive photo album. You are even welcome to add your own photos or videos.

Thanks to everyone in helping make this year another success. We look forward to your support in 2011!

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Diary Dates

1st and 3rd Saturdays each Month

Craft Classes

1st April 2023

2pm-3:30pm

Cowandilla Primary School

21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla

 

4th Wednesday of each Month

J-Kai

26 April 2023

6pm-9pm

Hotel Metro

46 Grote St, Adelaide

 

Coming in 2023

 

Kodomo no Hi

Sunday 7th May 2023

Thebarton Community Centre

 

AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival

29th October 2023

Adelaide Festival Centre 

 

Bonenkai

December 2023