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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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
AUT students in Japanese class.
Zero Fees Scholarships for one year masters in language teaching AUT’s Master of Professional Language Studies in Language Teaching is a one Read more
Massey University logo in colour
The Massey University Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary School Students was held by the Japanese Programme of the School of Read more
2017 Teritiary Japanese Language Speech Contest winners.
Prize giving for the 2017 JSANZ Tertiary Japanese Language Contest at the University of Canterbury huge congratulations to Amanda Deacon (first Read more

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