JAFA will hold a World Cup party at the Metropolitan Hotel when Australia and Japan do battle at Saitama Stadium. Come in your team colours, watch the action live and cheer on your favourite team... or cheer on both teams! Kickoff at 8pm.

• What: FIFA World Cup Brazil Asian Qualifier - Japan vs Australia
• When: Tuesday 4 June, 2013
• Kickoff: 8pm Adelaide time
• Where: Metropolitan Hotel (46 Grote St.)
• Cost: FREE!
• ALL WELCOME!

JAFA's Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival is the biggest Japan festival in Adelaide with a 21 year history.

The day is filled with Japan-related performances, exhibitions, activities, food and stalls.

Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival has won a number of prestigious community awards.

• 2013 WINNER - The City of West Torrens Community Event of the Year Award
• 2013 WINNER - The Australia Day Council of South Australia Community Event of the Year Award

JAFAが主催する「こどもの日・ジャパンフェスティバル」は、アデレイドで最大級の日本のイベント。 今年２０１6年は、フェスティバル２1周年の歴史を誇ります。 当日は日本に関する公演、実演、展示、アクティビティなど盛りだくさん。 いろいろな食べ物の屋台、ショッピングの出店も建ち並びます。

Come along for a fun day for the whole family at this unique community event.

• What: Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival
• When: Sunday, 1st May 2016 11am-4pm
• Where: Cowandilla Primary School (21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla)
• Cost: $2 per person, $5 per family
• FREE PARKING!
• Come in Japanese costume

What will I find at this year's festival?

• Click to see this year's performance schedule (2016)
• Click to see this year's stall, display and activity map (2016)
• Click here to download the full festival program (2016)
• Click here to see more photos of the festival Juan Photography Shinka Management

Getting to the festival and parking at the festival

Click to find the best way to get to the festival, find parking and enter the festival grounds.

Stallholder, display holder and performer registrations are now CLOSED.

Volunteers

In order to make the festival a success, we need the help of volunteers. Click here for more information.

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JAFA runs regular origami and calligraphy classes. Beginners to advanced welcome!

 
When: Every first and third Saturday of the month (some exceptions)

Venue: Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla 5033

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fees: $5/session for JAFA members; $10/session for non-members (for membership information, please click here)

 

All materials provided.

Your instructors will be Emiko Mayer and Machiko Dunphy.

** Please note: these classes are unsuitable for small children as we are unable to provide supervision. We recommend ages 10 and above. We periodically run special classes during school holidays for children - please see our Facebook page or website for details.

 

Upcoming Dates

 

October 2018: Saturday 6th and 20th

November 2018: Saturday 3rd and 17th

 

To register for a class or for more information, please call (08) 8370 8771 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.