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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Congratulations to the winners of this year's contest. 1st place    Alisha Elliott (IPU) 挑戦から得たもの2nd place  Jordan Schulde (Victoria University of Read more
The project that a JSANZ team started in 2016 "Why I Am Studying Japanese: A National Survey Revealing the Voices of Read more
Lecturer - Japanese Studies The School of Language and Culture offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various Read more
Congratulations IPU New Zealand (Palmerston North) on achieving a Category 1 ranking in the External Evaluation and Review (EER) report Read more
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Speech Contest. 1st place    Alisha Elliot (IPU) 挑戦から得たもの 2nd place  Read more
AUT Japanese department held a morning tea on 14 June to welcome the new Consul, Sukeno san to his post Read more

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