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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IPC Tertiary Institute, in Palmerston North, has been running Japanese Intensive Weekends for a number of years, with the ultimate Read more
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Study grants are available for senior secondary and undergraduate students in New Zealand who have been accepted on exchange programmes Read more
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Educators of Japanese studies from all tertiary Japanese programmes in New Zealand and representatives of other stakeholder groups gathered at Read more
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The Sasakawa Fellowship Fund for Japanese Language Education in New Zealand is delighted by the Education Minister Hekia Parata's announcement Read more
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James Benson James works as a translator in the International Affairs Section, Kurashiki City Hall , Japan James studied Japanese Read more
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Nicola works as a Director of International Students at a high school in Canterbury. Japanese Language Education Primary and Secondary: Read more

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