Hiroshima Day Peace Vigil - Sunday 6 August 2017
Elder Park, King William Road, Adelaide
2pm – 4pm (formalities starting around 3pm)
Join Australian Red Cross to mark the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bomb detonation over Hiroshima, Japan. We invite the community to come together to remember the victims of this attack and to highlight the devastating humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.
To register your interest, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hiroshima-day-vigil-tickets-36091150603; for further enquiries, email:
For more details, view the full flyer on our Facebook page here.
JAFA's annual Mid-Winter Dinner is on again! Join us as we warm up at Sushi Planet on Friday 28 July from 6pm.
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.
Click here for the official Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival website!
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!
When: Friday 24 March 2017
Time: 10:15am - 12:15pm
Where: 85 North East Road, corner Rosetta Street Collinswood, Adelaide
Cost: Seniors & Concession $7; Adults $10 (Minimum age for tour is 10yrs)
If you are interested in participating, please contact Emiko Mayer no later than Friday 17 March via text 0417 823 873 or e-mail
For more information, please visit ABC Tours.
Our Origami & Calligraphy classes for 2017 will commence on Saturday 21 January from 1:30pm at Cowandilla Primary School - 21 Jenkins Street, Cowandilla.
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
Come and join JAFA in farewelling the year at JAFA's annual Bonenkai! We'll be celebrating at Ding Hao restaurant on Gouger Street, with a special banquet menu, with a vegetarian/vegan banquet option.
Where: Ding Hao Chinese Restaurant
When: 6:30pm, Friday 9 December
Cost: JAFA members $30; non-members $35
You don't have to be a JAFA member to come along. This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends!
Our last two dinner events SOLD OUT! Book early to secure your spot by visiting our TryBooking site.
Get ready, Anime fans - JAFA is bringing a new event to Adelaide!
On October 22, join us at Prospect Town Hall for AnimeGO!, showcasing some of the latest and greatest Anime, with screenings of classic Anime, Maid Cafe, exhibitions, displays, J-pop, free entertainment, Japanese food and drinks, licensed bar (18+ only) and MORE!
Visit the official AnimeGO! website at www.animego.com.au or follow AnimeGO! on Facebook and Instagram.
If you loved our award winning Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival, you'll love AnimeGO!
AnimeGO! is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia-Japan Foundation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
AnimeGO! Principal Sponsor - City of Prospect
AnimeGO! Sponsors - Madman | Hanabee | ShinTokyo