An Introduction to Sports Yabusame with Jim Gaynor
27th March 2023 | AJS Qld
An evening with Jim Gaynor, Sports Yabusame competitor, instructor and director of Sports Yabusame events at Tolga/Atherton Pony Club.
Join the Australia-Japan Society for an evening with Jim Gaynor, Sports Yabusame competitor, instructor and director of Sports Yabusame events at Tolga/Atherton Pony Club.
This presentation will be a deep-dive into the Sports Yabusame: the history and costume; describing both the ritual and non ritual aspects, the Shamanic implications of the Shinto Ritual, and raise topics regarding the difference of the role of history in the East and West.
Online | Free | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival 2023
7th May 2023
Proudly presented by the Japan Australia Friendship Association | South Australia
Celebrating 28 years since the event was first held, the Kodomo No Hi Japan Festival will be returning on Sunday 7th May 2022 at Thebarton Community Centre. This festival takes its name from the festival of the same name held in Japan to celebrate children’s personalities and their happiness.
A wide variety of Japanese cultural activities can be experienced at the festival, including ikebana (flower arranging), bonsai and origami. Among the most popular activities over the years are martial arts demonstrations and displays related to trains, allowing participants to see what it is like to control one. Interesting demonstrations held during previous festivals were the preparation of mochi (rice cakes) using traditional tools, and preparation of soba noodles.
A good variety of stores featuring Japanese and other cuisines will be present so visitors do not have to worry about going hungry. It is advisable for visitors to purchase their food early as the stores attract long queues during the day.
Off-street parking for the event is available in the carpark accessible by Ashwin Parade. While not required visitors are encouraged to wear Japanese costumes for the festival.
AnimeGO Japan Pop Culture Festival Adelaide
30th October 2023 | Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA)
AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival is an event organised by the Japan Australia Friendship Association.
The AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival mission is to showcase cultural elements of Japan with a pop culture twist. Key aspects of Japanese Pop Culture include anime, manga, food, music and fashion. It aims to build a better understanding of Japanese culture for our local audience.
Following in the steps of its sister event, Kodomo no Hi Japan Festival, it aims to provide a range of authentic Japanese festival food and activities.