Please come and join 盆踊り(Bon Odori Dance) Organiser : Adelaide Festival Centre OzAsia Festival ★★★ This Bon Odori Dance event idea came from Aki, who is an event planner for the OzAsia Festival and she recently became a member of AJA. Aki has asked for AJA's help to promote this event to AJA members and friends. ★★★ OzAsia Festival is excited to present its very first Bon Odori Dance at the Lucky Dumpling Market. It's one night only, so don’t miss it! If you have a yukata or kimono, we’d love for you to wear it and join the celebration. The evening will feature a live shamisen and drumming performance by Noriko Tadano and Akko, and our lead dancers will guide everyone through the steps, so just come along, follow the rhythm, and enjoy dancing with us. Free admission, no booking necessary. Please come along with your family and friends. You don't have to join the dance but you can come just to be an audience as well. Food is available from many food stalls at Lucky Damplin...

高校生や大学生でボランティアをしてくれた皆さんへ 皆さん、お元気ですか？ 文化祭と和紙アート展の写真をアルバムにしました。 もうAJAのFacebookには載せてあるのですが、高校生の皆さんは日本の学校からFacebookを禁止されている生徒さんたちもいると聞きましたので、Google albumに入れてみました。 ボランティア証明書  皆さんの中で、ボランティア証明書を希望する人は、自分の名前を漢字と読み方を添えて、会長の京子宛てにメールをください。証明書は、メールで一人一人に送ります。   京子(^^♪　AJA会長 以下があるバムのリンクです。 皆さんそれぞれが好きな写真をダウンロードしてくださいね。 AJCDB (Adelaide Japanese Cultural Day Burnside )2026  https://photos.app.goo.gl/fGmCZBBUJ139CoRA8 Washi Art International Exchange Exhibition 9/12 https://photos.app.goo.gl/3DRaFXD2M1FfPbmJ8 Washi Art International Exchange Exhibition 9/13 https://photos.app.goo.gl/w5m65jeAnakfFdUa8 和紙アーティスト　緑野カエル（ジジさん） から皆さんへのお礼の手紙 それから、９月１１日から１４日まで開催された和紙アート国際交流展示会の主催者である緑野カエルさんから、皆さんにお礼のメールが届いていますので、ここに掲載します。 ボランティアの皆様へ 9/11-14の豪日文化交流アート展「言葉のない世界からのメッセージ」に、ボランティアとしてご協力いただき、本当にありがとうございました。 皆さまのお力添えのおかげで、無事にアート展を終えることができました。 準備から会期中、そして最後まで、たくさんの温かいサポートをいただき、心より感謝しています。 これからも、アートを通して、人と人、文化と文化をつなぎながら、作品に込めた思いを発信していきたいと思っています。 今回ご一緒できたこと、そして皆さまに支えていただいたことに、心から感謝しています。 本当にありがとうございました。 緑野カ...

In Japanese language 日本語 About AJA Australia Japan Association of SA Above photos: AJA team participated in the Australia Day Respecting Country Parade  on the 26th of January, 2025 2026 Australia Day Parade was cancelled due to extrem heat on the day. AJA is a Non - profitable Community Organisation Our members are: We are a community of Japanese residents in South Australia and Aussie Japanophiles who share a deep love for Japan. Our members come from all walks of life and all age groups. We highly value mutual respect, helping each other out, and learning together. How to become a financial member  AJA is a Non Profitable Community Organaisation so we appreciate your financial support. Your financial support helps us able do our community events and support the community.   AJA membership fee: For indivisual member is  $20/year for July 1st - June 30th For business or organaisaion is $50/year July 1st - June 30th To become  a member please do the following tw...

  <J-Talk>  AJA monthly Nichigo Kaiwa Club  Thursday, 15th of October, 2026 Enjoy chatting in Japanese and English, while having dinner together! 😀 If you are a high school student from Japan, please read this link  https://ajaofsa.blogspot.com/2026/09/blog-post.html 日本から留学中の高校生の皆さんへ 上のブログを必ず読んでください！ 日本語と英語で     おしゃべりしながら      楽しい夕食会 😊   ★Nichi Go means Japan(Nihon) and Australia(Goshu) When: Date: Thursday, the 15th of October, 2026 Time: from 6pm Where:会場 Ryumon Ramen Izakaya 2/16 Hindley St, Adelaide Ryumon on Facebook Participation fee: 参加費 It is a free meeting, but if you eat, please remember to pay for your food and drink 参加費は無料 ですが、オーダーした食事と飲み物代は個人でお支払いください(^^♪ RSVP：参加申し込み If you would like to come to this <J-Talk> Nichi Go Kaiwa Club,  please email AJA by Tuesday, the 13th of October, 2026. However, the earlier response is better and helpful🙏 参加希望の方は１０月１３日（火）までに、AJAのメールアドレスで、お知らせください。 ただし、早めにお知らせくださると大変助かります🙏...

Adelaide Lightning v Hitachi High-Tech Cougars (Women's Pro Bball team of Japan) – A Special Invitation To whom it may concern, Adelaide Lightning of the WNBL is excited to welcome Hitachi High-Tech Cougars to South Australia for a special international preseason game on Wednesday, 7 October at Port Adelaide Recreation Centre . We would love to invite Adelaide’s Japanese community to join us and help create a fantastic atmosphere as we welcome the Cougars to our city. It’s a unique opportunity to see a leading Japanese women’s basketball team take on South Australia’s WNBL team right here in Adelaide, and to celebrate the connection between our two basketball communities. ADELAIDE LIGHTNING v HITACHI HIGH-TECH COUGARS Wednesday, 7 October, 7PM Tip-Off Port Adelaide Recreation Centre To get your ticket please go to the link below.  Tickets: https://events. humanitix.com/adelaide- lightning-showcase-game/ tickets Purchase a ticket to the Coaches Clinic or Players Holiday Camp i...

  This event is organised by Eriko Takefuji who is an AJA financial member.  AJA supports members and members support AJA.  KINTSUGI X CHADO MINDFUL WORKSHOP VOL. 7  & 8 Vol. 7  Thursday 5 November 2026 10:00 am   4:30 pm Gallery Le Nuancier   Vol. 8 Saturday 7 November 2026 10:00 am   4:30 pm Mitcham Community Centre - Room 2 This is a unique collaboration workshop organised and presented by Yoko Kawada , Sydney based Kintsugi artist and Souei (Eriko) Takefuji, the owner of TAKEFUJI and Urasenke Chado instructor, to bring together the two essential traditional Japanese art and craft based on Wabisabi philosophy.  In this full day workshop you will be introduced to the history of Kintsugi and Chado, 4 hours of hands-on Art Kintsugi workshop using modern accessible materials, followed by Chado demonstration and Matcha tea tasting with Japanese sweets. Kintsugi Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects ...

  J-Talk参加に関するための確認事項 日本から留学中の高校生の皆さんへ AJAが主宰して、毎月開催している日豪会話クラブ「J-Talk」は、英語と日本語で様々な人種の人達や年齢を超えて交流できる素晴らしい会なので、皆さんのように、いろいろと体験がしたいと考えているひとたちには大変有意義な会です。 ただ、会場がシティーの繁華街にあること、そして時間も夜であることなどの関係で、AJAとしては、未成年である皆さんの安全を第一に考える必要があります。 ということで、以下の注意事項と確認事項を必ず読んでください。 J-Talkの会場について この何年か、よく使われているのは　Ryumon Ramen Izakaya　です。 最近はここのレストランを使っていますが、時々別の場所になることもあります。 J-Talkの時間について 基本的に夜ですので、高校生の皆さん、特に日本から留学中の皆さんには ★AJAとしては、積極的には参加を勧めてはいません。 Ryumon Ramen Izakaya　とHindlery Street について Izakayaとは書いてありますが、飲み屋という感じではなく、ラーメンが食べられる清潔で明るい雰囲気のレストランです。 もちろん、お酒も提供しています。 住所が、Hindley Street　という通りで、アデレードでは、一番の繁華街にあります。 ただし、このレストランは、同じHindley Streetの中でも、King William Street 寄りで、繁華街とよばれているエリアではなく、比較的安全な通りではあります。 しかしながら、やはり、これまでも、殺傷事件などが起きたりしていますから、 J-Talk参加者には大人でも、そちらの方角には行くことや一人歩きは控えるよう伝えてあります。  ラッキーなことに、J-Talk参加者が今まで事件に巻き込まれたという例はありませんが、いつどこで何があるかわからないので、そこは自分たちで責任を持って行動するように参加者にはつたえてあります。 高校生以下の人達の参加について  高校生以下の人達は、例えば、ご父兄と一緒に参加する場合は問題はありません。 親子留学をしている小学生や中学生の生徒さんたちも、たまに参加することがありますが、父兄と一緒なので、問題はありません。 また...

This event is exclusively for invited guests. Special reception evening at the Washi Art International Exchange Exhibition Midorino Kaeru (Gigi) who is the main artist of this exhibition, and AJA of SA as the co-organiser of this event, warmly invite you to experience the exhibition and share an evening together surrounded by Washi art. We would like introduce you to a special guest artist from Japan, Monica. Two wonderful skilled Australian Artists, David Kennett and Ryo Muto will be there to explain about their art works.  Of course, main artist Midorino Kaeru woul love to meet all the guests and she will tell you about her big ambision of her Washi Art. For more information of all the artists, please read the link below. https://ajaofsa.blogspot.com/2026/08/two-artists-profile.html Special Evening Reception Date: Saturday 12 September Time: 6pm - 7:30pm Where: Bunnik Tours 45 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Dress code: Smart casual  Complimentary drinks and nibbles RSVP t...

  Midori-no Kaeru “Connecting the World – Washi Art Earth Project”  The Future of Our Planet Shaped by Unique Individuality Features International Exchange: Different cultures and sensibilities from around the world come together in a single artwork. Promoting Japanese Culture: Children overseas experience creating with washi, traditional Japanese handmade paper. Collaborative Creation: Even when physically apart, participants share the joy of making one unified piece. Outline Create a large circular canvas. Divide the circle into nine equal sections. Assign three sections to children from each participating country, who will create torn-paper art using washi, a traditional Japanese craft material. Finally, washi artist Midori-no Kaeru will refine and integrate the sections into one complete artwork. The completed piece will be exhibited and shared online.

Volunteers Needed for the Washi Art International Exchange Exhibition Note: Volunteer applications are now closed. ★ ★ ★ Volunteers needed ★ ★ ★ When:  Fri, 11th - Mon, 14th of September, 2026 What: 4 Days of Art Exhibition and Fun Hands on Workshops Time:  10am - 6pm each day Where:  Bunnik Travel, 45 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 The role of a volunteer For assistance with Origami and Calligraphy workshops, during the event on the days 11th - 14th of September and times between 10am - 4:30pm and times between 10am - 4:30pm Origami Teach participants how to make various shapes with origami. Calligraphy　 Write down visitor's nams in Kanji using a calligraphy brush Show the kids or anyone who wish to try to writing, help how to hold a brush and write characters                                     On each day the Main visitors groups will be as follows ...

  <J-Talk>  AJA monthly Nichigo Kaiwa Club  Friday, 18th of September, 2026 Enjoy chatting in Japanese and English, while having dinner together! 😀 If you are a high school student from Japan, please read this link  https://ajaofsa.blogspot.com/2026/09/blog-post.html 日本から留学中の高校生の皆さんへ 上のブログを必ず読んでください！ 日本語と英語で     おしゃべりしながら      楽しい夕食会 😊   ★Nichi Go means Japan(Nihon) and Australia(Goshu) When: Date: Friday, the 18th of September, 2026 Time: from 6pm Where:会場 Ryumon Ramen Izakaya 2/16 Hindley St, Adelaide Ryumon on Facebook Participation fee: 参加費 It is a free meeting, but if you eat, please remember to pay for your food and drink 参加費は無料 ですが、オーダーした食事と飲み物代は個人でお支払いください(^^♪ RSVP：参加申し込み If you would like to come to this <J-Talk> Nichi Go Kaiwa Club,  please email AJA by Wednesday, the 16th of September, 2026. However, the earlier response is better and helpful🙏 参加希望の方は９月１６日（水）までに、AJAのメールアドレスで、お知らせください。 ただし、早めにお知らせくださると大変助かりま...

The Special Talk Show  in the Washi Art International Exchange Exhibition Adelaide 緑野カエル、モニカ講演会  Midorino Kaeru & Monica's Talk Show 9月13日(日曜日) 18:00 - 19:30 Sunday, 13th of September, 2026 Complimentary coffee and tea with some biscuits 45 Finders Street ADELAIDE Bunnik Tours On line Booking https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-pmrbPpNX9znk2k9j9HJ-u2Akop56DSIX7axpz5VU_Uo9Mg/viewform Or please RSVP to AJA of SA via  ajaofsa@gmail.com ★  Profile: Kaeru Midorino   ★ 緑野カエル Midorino Kaeru ★ Profile - Kaeru Midorino ★ • Background : Born in 1961. Relocated to Australia with her family at the age of 36. Currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia. • Philosophy & Career: Drawing on 45 years of experience as a beautician — accompanying countless clients through their lives — she shares messages on the meaning of "aging beautifully" and the importance of  "living attentively to one’s feelings" in an era of 100-year lifespans. • Artistic Work...