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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ICJLE Venice 2018 logo.
The 2018 International Conference on Japanese Language Education - Venice 2018ICJLEヴェネツィア・日本語教育国際研究大会の参加申し込みを開始しました。 Read more
JSANZ book
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2018 JSANZ Tertiary Japanese Language Speech Contest. First place: Jee Hyun Read more
The winning speech video of the JSANZ Tertiary Japanese Language Speech Contest has been added to the JSANZ YouTube Channel along Read more
JNZBC group photo.
The Japan New Zealand Business Council Conference took place in Auckland from the 19 November. JSANZ members were unable to Read more
Japanese Ambassador Prize event group photo.
This year, two third-year Japanese students (2016), Bella Reid (Victoria University of Wellington) and Hayley Bartosh (Massey University), were awarded Read more
JSANZ speech contest silver cup.
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2017 JSANZ Tertiary Japanese Language Speech Contest. First place: Amanda Deacon Read more

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