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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Visit from Japanese Vice-Minister in the Cabinet, Ms Karen Makishima.
Ms Karen Makishima was in Auckland as part of the NZ Prime Ministerial Fellow Programme. This is a programme that Read more
Japanese Trivia Winners.
The second National NZ Schools Japanese Trivia Championships was held on Friday 17 June. The Auckland Regional winner and winner Read more
OJI logo.
Please follow the link for more information http://www.asianz.org.nz/content/opportunity-internship-oji-holdings-japan-commerce-students  The deadline is on Monday night so you will need to be Read more
Massey University logo in colour
The 22nd Massey University Japanese Speech Contest took place last Thursday 22 September. The venue this year was Freyberg High School. 29 students in 4 categories Read more
JSANZ book
Over 300 students and teachers from 17 schools and institutions have participated in the Youkai Taisou dance video project in Read more
Youkai dancers.
An article on the Christchurch Youkai Taisou has appeared in the Japan Foundation’s Newsletter.  "Ogino sensei in New Zealand has kindly shared Read more

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