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
Make cute and cool greeting cards with ORIGAMI! Learn how to make a couple of origami motifs with origami paper and make your own Japanese style cards. The fee includes origami paper, card stocks and other materials for two greeting cards.
This class is for year 1-7 primary school students ONLY. Please see below for our adults class.
Date: Friday 19th July Time: 11am - 12pm Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla SA 5033 (free parking available onsite) Fee: $5 for JAFA financial members, $10 for non-JAFA financial members
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Barossa Winery Bus Tour
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Join JAFA for a day filled with local wines, food and fun on our Barossa Winery Bus Tour!
When: Sunday 24 March Depature: 7:45am, Adelaide GPO
This is a full-day tour, and will be returning to the CBD at approximately 6pm the same day.
The tour includes private bus pick-up from Adelaide CBD, wine tastings and a BBQ lunch (vegan option available).
The tour is open to everyone, however spots are limited and bookings must be made in advance.
To view the full itinerary and to secure your tickets, click here.
Japanese Style Card Making Class
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Make your own Japanese style greeting cards! You can try Origami or Calligraphy or BOTH! We will also prepare other cool materials for card making. The fee includes all materials to make two greeting cards. No booking required.
Date: Saturday 20th July Time: 2pm - 3:30pm Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla SA 5033 (free parking available onsite) Fee: $5 for JAFA financial members, $10 for non-JAFA financial members
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Mizuhiki Class - Thursday 21 March
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Mizuhiki is a decorative cord, made from paper, used for gifts. It is like a ribbon for gift wrapping. Create a unique card using this beautiful technique!
When: Thursday 21 March Time: 10am - 11:30am Venue: Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA) - 113 Gilbert St, Adelaide 5000 Cost: $5 per person for JAFA members, $10 for non-members
Fee includes: Instruction, Materials (MIZUHIKI cords, Card stocks, Envelopes and Card Making parts), coffee, tea and biscuits. Please bring your own craft scissors and any card making materials.
Places are limited and booking is essential by clicking here.
AnimeGO! Short Film Competition 2019
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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.
J-Kai is JAFA's monthly social event that has been running since 1998. It provides an opportunity for Japanese and Australians with an interest in Japan to meet in a relaxed atmosphere. You don't have to be a JAFA member or speak any Japanese, just come along! Anyone can join and it's free.
Date: Every 4th Wednesday of the month Time: 6-9pm Location: Metropolitan Hotel - 46 Grote Street, Adelaide 5000 (opposite Central Market) Cost: FREE!