Upcoming Events
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
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.
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!
If coming by bus, alight at stop 13 on Greenhill Road and walk about 500m to the picnic spot. The park has spacious grassed areas, BBQs, playground, duck pond, walking trails and toilets. Click here to share the Facebook event with your friends or click here for the event flyer. For a map of the park, please click here. Contact details of the organisers, Kate and Emiko, can be found on the flyer. We hope to see you there!
The winner of each division will compete with other states/ territories winners at the Japanese Speech Contest National Finals which will be held at the Japan Foundation Sydney Office on Saturday 7th October 2017. The SA Japanese Speech Contest has four categories. These are:
When: Friday 24 March 2017 If you are interested in participating, please contact Emiko Mayer no later than Friday 17 March via text 0417 823 873 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information, please visit ABC Tours.
There is a full set menu available with vegan/vegetarian options. The cost is just $35 for JAFA members and $40 for non-members. This is a great opportunity to make some new friends and enjoy some tasty Japanese cuisine! You don't have to be a member to come along and everyone is welcome, so bring your friends! Hurry, limited tickets left! To secure your spot, visit the TryBooking page here. Please note, tickets must be purchased in advanced by Wednesday 26 July.
Classes are held every first and third Saturday of the month. The cost is $5 for JAFA members and $10 for non-members. All materials are provided. For more information about the classes, please click here. To register your attendance, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Diary Dates
Thursday 21 February Sashiko Class
10:00am - 12:00 noon Multicultural Communities Council of SA 113 Gilbert St, Adelaide 5000
Wednesday 27 February J-KAI
6:00pm - 9:00pm Theatre Bar Metropolitan Hotel 46 Grote St, Adelaide 5000
Saturday 2 March Sashiko Class
2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Saturday 2 March Origami & Calligraphy Class
2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Saturday 16 March Origami & Calligraphy Class
2:00pm - 3:30pm Cowandilla Primary School 21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla 5033
Wednesday 27 February J-KAI
6:00pm - 9:00pm Courtyard Bar Metropolitan Hotel 46 Grote St, Adelaide 5000 |
What's On
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.
Enjoy an evening on a private chartered bus that will take you on a journey to see the fantastic 
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.
Spring is almost here and we'll be welcoming the season with a Spring Picnic on Sunday 10th September in Hazelwood Park. It's a bring-your-own food and drinks picnic and we'll be meeting near the playground from 12 noon. Everyone is welcome!
This year's Japanese Speech Contest organised by the Japanese Language Teachers Association of SA (JLTASA) will be held on Saturday 9 September.
Join JAFA for a tour of the ABC Centre in Adelaide. The tour is likely to include a visit to the studios of ABC 891 Adelaide, A TV studio, a program set, the BtN team, the Newsroom and much more. A fantastic experience for all ages!
JAFA's annual Mid-Winter Dinner is on again! Join us as we warm up at Sushi Planet on Friday 28 July from 6pm.
Our Origami & Calligraphy classes for 2017 will commence on Saturday 21 January from 1:30pm at Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla.