J-Kai is JAFA's monthly social event that has been running since 1998. It provides an opportunity for Japanese and Australians with an interest in Japan to meet in a relaxed atmosphere. You don't have to be a JAFA member or speak any Japanese, just come along! Anyone can join and it's free.

J-Kai was originally only a Japanese conversation group, but over the past few years it has evolved into a monthly "event" with additions such as guest speakers, live music, Japanese movies and more.

Past J-Kai events include:

  • Screening of the original 1954 Godzilla (ゴジラ)
  • Guest speaker: Stephen Yarwood, former Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide
  • J-pop night
  • Guest speaker: Rusty Kelty, Assistant Curator of Asian Art - Art Gallery of South Australia

 

J-Kai is a great opportunity to practice your Japanese, share your Japan stories, or get started with the JAFA community. It's all very informal and casual, so come join us for a fun night.

JAFA members are eligible for the monthly door prize, so bring along your membership card or sign up on the night.

Drinks and meals are available for purchase from the bar.

 

Date: Every 4th Wednesday of the month (except December)

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Metropolitan Hotel - 46 Grote Street, Adelaide 5000 (opposite Central Market); click here to open Google Maps

Cost: FREE!

 

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook so you don't miss the next J-Kai!

Hope to see you there!

友達作りにはJAFAのJ-KAIがオススメ Metropolitan Hotel(46 Grote St.)にて第4水曜日に開催されます。どなたでも気軽に参加してください。 入場は無料です。

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Diary Dates

1st and 3rd Saturdays each Month

Craft Classes

1st April 2023

2pm-3:30pm

Cowandilla Primary School

21 Jenkins St, Cowandilla

 

4th Wednesday of each Month

J-Kai

26 April 2023

6pm-9pm

Hotel Metro

46 Grote St, Adelaide

 

Coming in 2023

 

Kodomo no Hi

Sunday 7th May 2023

Thebarton Community Centre

 

AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival

29th October 2023

Adelaide Festival Centre 

 

Bonenkai

December 2023