Upcoming Events
Date: Friday 13 December Tickets are just $30 for JAFA financial members and $40 for non-members. Drinks not included, but may be purchased on the evening. Our last two dinner events SOLD OUT so don't delay - tickets must be purchased in advance! To view the full menu and to purchase your tickets, visit our TryBooking site: www.trybooking.com/572470
Languages Alive! is a program of engaging and highly interactive language and cultural experiences for R-7 students. Delivered by highly proficient speakers of the relevant language, the program will run during the school holidays in metropolitan and country locations.
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. Applications close Wednesday 28 August at 5pm.
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!
Date: Tuesday 17 September 2019
Join JAFA for a day filled with local wines, food and fun on our Barossa Winery Bus Tour! When: Sunday 24 March The tour includes private bus pick-up from Adelaide CBD, wine tastings and a BBQ lunch (vegan option available).
WIN A TRIP TO JAPAN! Registrations are open for our AnimeGO! short film competition with the first prize being a trip to JAPAN!
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
Instagram @jafaadelaide #jafaadelaide |
Diary Dates
Saturday 18 January Origami & Calligraphy Class2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Wednesday 22 January J-KAI
6:00pm - 9:00pm Courtyard Bar Metropolitan Hotel 46 Grote St, Adelaide 5000
Saturday 1 February Origami & Calligraphy Class2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Saturday 1 February Sashiko Lounge2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Saturday 15 February Origami & Calligraphy Class2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Sunday 3 May Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival11:00am - 4:00pm Thebarton Community Centre Corner South Rd & Ashwin Pde, Torrensville 5031
|
What's On
Come and join us in farewelling the year at our Bonenkai! We will be celebrating at Sushi Planet with a set menu, with a vegan option.
This year's Japanese Speech Contest organised by the 
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.
