Upcoming Events
Drumming ensemble El Tambo Taiko, school students - including from the Adelaide Japanese Community School - together with others will share their talents, perspectives and insights. Hear about the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty adopted in 2017 and the road still ahead to see it take effect. When: Sunday 5 August, 2pm - 3:30pm
There will be a set menu, with a vegetarian/vegan option. The cost is just $30 for JAFA members or $40 for non-members. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends! To view the menu and purchase your tickets, click here. Please note: tickets MUST be purchased in advance no later than Tuesday 17 July. Don't delay, or you may miss out!
All tickets are for General Admission, however seating should be available if we get there early enough. Ticket prices: Looking forward to seeing you there!
Kick off is 9:30pm Adelaide time. We will be watching the game LIVE from 9pm at the Hotel Metropolitan - 46 Grote Street, Adelaide (opposite Central Markets). This is a free event and everyone is welcome - bring your friends along for a great night!
We'll have 2 hours to soak in the atmosphere of over 50 stalls at the Christmas Markets. After this, we'll head to our final destination - the famous Lights of Lobethal. Don't miss out on this magical Christmas journey! Date: Saturday 16 December Bookings are essential. To secure your spot, visit our TryBooking page by clicking here.
With Japan currently ranked World Number 1 in softball, the Australia Day feature event will be sure to display some of the best competition ever seen in South Australia. Aussie Spirit vs DENSO Bright Pegasus
Date: Friday 8 December To view the full menu and to purchase your tickets, visit our TryBooking site: https:// Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Diary Dates
Saturday 5 & 19 SeptemberCraft Classes 2pm-3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla
Wednesday 23 SeptemberJ-Kai 6pm-9pm
Hotel Metro 46 Grote St, Adelaide
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What's On
Commemorating the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Join Australian Red Cross to reflect on the tragic use of nuclear weapons in 1945 and take part in an activity to inspire their efforts to ensure they are never used again.
Our annual Mid-Winter Dinner is one of our most popular events! This year we'll be warming up at 
Come to see Port Adelaide take on St Kilda on Saturday 7th July for a great Australian cultural experience! We will meet at 3 pm at the Strathmore Hotel, 129 North Terrace, and walk together to Adelaide Oval.
Join us on Tuesday 19th June as Japan takes on Colombia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup match.
Mr. Hideki Kaneko (a.k.a. KINGEN, the master of Taishokoto) a member of our counterpart organization in Niigata will be visiting Adelaide in March to conduct classes in playing the Taishokoto.
Enjoy an evening on a private chartered bus that will take you on a journey to see the fantastic 
Softball SA will play host to a two day tournament between the Aussie Spirit and Japanese Professional Softball Team, the DENSO Bright Pegasus, in January 2018. The series will feature two games on Saturday the 27th of January and a further two games on Sunday the 28th at West Beach.
Come and join us in farewelling the year at our annual Bonenkai! This year we will be celebrating at Nagomi Japanese Kitchen with a special banquet menu, with a vegan/vegetarian bento box option.