JSANZ is an advocacy network for Japanese language education and Japanese studies at tertiary level in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We work together on projects and activities that promote and strengthen Japanese language education and Japanese studies in New Zealand.

Our members are teachers and researchers of Japanese language and Japanese studies at New Zealand’s tertiary institutions. Membership is also open to other individuals and entities committed to JSANZ’s goals. JSANZ provides a vital communication forum, serving all with common interests and concerns.

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The final submission date for the Young Scholars' Programme is Monday, 19 August, 12.00 midnight JST. Make sure your application Read more
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We included so much background, photos, information, and news was in our newsletter that the file size is too big Read more
JSANZ is excited to announce the 2024 Speech Contest. Here are some encouraging words from Takahashi sensei: Dear All, Thank Read more
Tech symposium group photo March 2016.
It is officially the 10th anniversary of JSANZ (Japanese Studies Aotearoa New Zealand). Over the past few years the teaching Read more
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Once again we are honoured to have so many high quality participants and to be able to congratulate three outstanding Read more
[The Japan Foundation Program Guidelines for FY 2024] The latest version of the Program Guidelines provides information and support for Read more
The website for the next ICJLE conference(International Conference for Japanese Language Education conference)is now live. https://web.cvent.com/event/ebf085e5-afea-4752-9bd6-4c7b1e60ccc0/websitePage:4ec4f84b-c46e-4726-a7c7-5474db9ef1e0 The conference will be held Read more
The poster has been saved as a pdf file for you to download. Please make sure your students see it. Read more
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I appreciate your patience. I am Shin Takahashi from Victoria University of Wellington. I am pleased to share the guidelines Read more
The situation and challenges of children in South Korea who are connected to Japan 韓国における日本と繋がる子どもたちの状況と課題 The seminar will be conducted Read more
Academy of New Zealand Literature Tēnā koe, The Academy of New Zealand Literature has published a round table of writers Read more
Ambassador's Prize Ceremony for Massey & Victoria University StudentsOn 15th March 2023, the Embassy held the Ambassador’s prize ceremony for Read more
Applications are now open for the Sunday 2 July Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)! For more information or to download Read more
The deadline is 1 July 2023, 5:00pm Read more
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Corporate membership is offered to businesses and organisations who wish to support the future of Japanese studies in New Zealand. Read more
JSANZ is very proud to announce that Mrs Dallas Nesbitt, former Vice President of Japanese Studies Aotearoa New Zealand (JSANZ) Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the JSANZ Japanese Firsts Awards 2022. There are 14 awards in all and there were Read more
Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland  On Thursday 30 June, Consul General Hamada awarded Dr Junji Kawai, Senior Lecturer of Auckland Read more
The 9th NCEA Japanese Workshop attracted over 400 secondary students from 16 Canterbury schools on 9 June. This workshop is a joint collaboration by the UC Japanese Read more

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