Welcome
Originally a golf club, the Japanese Society of Canterbury was established on 26 January 1992, and is a community which serves to make Japanese people feel they can greet each other when they pass by in a foreign country, and be a place where a representative of Japan’s opinion can be expressed. Families of current group members, friends and corporate members participate in activities together.
What we do?
Planned Activities for 2022
First of all, we, the Committee of Japanese Society of Canterbury, would like to thank you very much for your continued support.
As it stands, we are expecting a significant reduction in number of the committee members for 2022. Although our activities for 2022 will therefore be reduced, we are determined to help build a safe Japanese community and will focus on the following:
① To be the community liaison between: Japanese organisations and clubs; NZ communities; and immigration related organisations.
② Aggregating and sharing information within the Japanese community:
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Distribution of a bi-weekly email newsletter;
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Publication of our official magazine “Hirogari（ひろがり）” (currently planned twice a year); and
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Utilising our homepage and SNS accounts (Facebook and Instagram).
③ Maintenance of Kurashiki Garden and interaction between members (at Halswell Quarry Park).
We will not be able to plan and implement any events such as Japan Day under the current circumstances. If and when there is a request for an event, we will notify all the members to seek whether there is a possibility of forming a management team/committee for such an event. We will merely work as a mediator.
For any comment, question or suggestion, please get in touch with us by email to Info@jsc.org.nz.
Members
Honorary Advisor
Tsuguyoshi Hada
Director of Christchurch Consular Office of Japan
Treasurer
Kaoru Hirasawa
I started living here with my family in 2003. At that time, there was little information available, and I recall with nostalgia how reassuring the Japanese Society was to me.
Now that I have become a veteran, I am grateful for the many encounters and connections I have made until now. I would like to assist the Committee , even if only in a small way. I look forward to working with you.
Public relations
Asako Suzuki
This is my third year on the board and only my third year living in Christchurch. However, I have been fortunate enough to meet many Japanese people through The Japanese Society and have been helped by the kindnesses I have received from everyone.
I am looking forward to working with everyone again this year in a variety of activities.
Internship
Two students have joined us through an internship program!!
Hello everyone！ I am Xavier Fulguirinas, a fourth-year student at Canterbury University.
Currently, I am studying a master of applied translation and interpretation (MATI).
I lived in Tottori for four years and worked as an ALT ( Assistant Language Teacher) at Aoya High School. That experience was so interesting and fun that I look forward with great anticipation to all the things that I can do together with the Japanese Society and the Japanese community.
I look forward to working with you.
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Hello everyone. My name is Alex. I am a third-year Japanese language student at the University of Ara. I have never been to Japan yet, but I would like to go there someday. I am going to try my best to make the best of this opportunity. I look forward to working with you.
Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for people who are willing to work for the Japanese Society as volunteers.
We believe that together we could brainstorm lots of ideas that we can then develop and then shape them into reality.
Our group is full of fun and there is always a friendly atmosphere.
No qualifications or special skills are required to volunteer.
Not only is this opportunity great for individuals who want to expand their friendships and network, you are able to add on your resume that you have volunteering experience in a community organisation.
We are looking forward to working and cooperating with you!
We are also looking for helpers at various events.
Please contact us at info@jsc.org.nz if you are willing to provide your support.
Membership
Ordinary Member・
Friendship Member
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Information provided through bi-weekly email communications and quarterly newsletters.
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Participation in exclusive seminars and events for members only.
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Benefits and discounts at events and other special occasions.
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Additional support and assistance.
Membership Fee : $20
Annual Fee : $30
Affiliate Collective
Member
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Parents or guardians of enrolled supplementary school students are considered affiliate
Collective members, so there is no need for renewal while your child is enrolled (you will receive the same benefits as regular members).
Annual Fee :
Paid in lump sum to the Supplementary School.
Youth Members
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Residents of New Zealand under the age of 25 and holders of a working holiday visa
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Information provided through bi-weekly email communications and quarterly newsletters.
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Participation in exclusive seminars and events for members only.
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Benefits and discounts at events and other special occasions.
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Additional support and assistance.
Membership Fee : Free
Annual Fee : $５⇒＄0