Upcoming Events
JAFA's very talented craft instructors will be hosting an exhibition to showcase traditional Japanese crafts. Please see below for all viewing dates and workshops. Workshop: Sashiko beginner workshop, Chiku Chiku workshop
1. 23rd October, Friday 11:30 am - 5 pm Venue
Workshop Booking form
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!
WIN A TRIP TO JAPAN! Registrations are open for our AnimeGO! short film competition with the first prize being a trip to JAPAN!
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).
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Diary Dates
To be confirmedCraft Classes 2pm-3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla
POSTPONEDAnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival 11am-6pm Queen's Theatre Playhouse Ln, Adelaide
Wednesday 27 January 2021J-Kai 6pm-9pm Hotel Metro 46 Grote St, Adelaide
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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.