The Japanese Culture Club at University of Canterbury, New Zealand Many of our members speak and/or are learning Japanese. JSoc would love to have you join us.
Japan Society (JSoc) is a community brought together by our shared interests in Japanese culture and language. We hold events that celebrate aspects of Japanese culture in a way that is accessible to both domestic and international students here at UC, as well as to the wider community in Christchurch. Our events include weekly language exchanges that have a relaxed, social atmosphere, as well as
29/05/2026
๐JSOC has new mascots!!!๐
๐ฃAnd we need you to help name them!๐ฃ
Just click the link in our bio and tell us you name ideas ๐ก
If we choose one of you names you win a unique t-shirt with the new mascots on it!
Winners will be announced 17th of July!
Don't miss out!
Our amazing new mascots created by the super talented artist ๐จ ๐
29/05/2026
๐JSOC has new mascots!!!๐
๐ฃAnd we need you to help name them!๐ฃ
Just scan the QR code to tell us you name ideas
If we choose one of you names you win a unique t-shirt with the new mascots on it! ๐
Winners will be announced 17th of July
don't miss your chance!
Our amazing new mascots created by the super talented artist ๐จ ๐
27/05/2026
Asia pacific fest was a blast!๐ฅWe feel so lucky to have been a part of it!๐ซถ
Huge thank you to๐ฃ and who organised this amazing event!๐ซก๐๐งก
Thank you to everyone who came to our stalls, and shout out to all the clubs and performers who were involved yall were amazing! ๐ ๐คฉ ๐
And thank you to all our amazing execs we couldn't have done it without you guys!๐๐ซถ
And lastly thank you to who provided our katsu and korokke for the event๐
21/05/2026
Food prep for Asia pacific fest!๐๐
Big shout out to our amazing execs who cooked๐งก
hope you all enjoyed the food!
20/05/2026
Asia pacific festival 2026! Food, workshops and performances
Come find our stalls we have two this year!
๐ฅOur food stall serving delicious Japanese curry(ใซใฌใผ) ๐๐plus extras!
๐ฅOur kimono stall, selling kimono๐
Don't miss out! come check out our club and all the other amazing clubs too!
16/05/2026
Asia pacific fest is back!!!
We will have two stalls this year! Our food stall will be serving Japanese curry(ใซใฌใผ) ๐ and we will also have a kimono stall selling kimono ๐
Make sure to drop by jsoc and all the others clubs as well!
Don't miss out!!!
21st of May 2026 11am-3pm
Location: UCSA haere-Roa
15/05/2026
Check out our sponsors!
Just show your JSoc 2026 membership card!
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04/05/2026
Join us for JAFROSOC Cultural Night-
A celebration of African and Japanese culture in one evening.
Come along for an Afrobeats dance workshop, origami-making, board games, snacks, and a chance to connect with new people in a relaxed, fun space.
Whether you're coming to dance, fold a crane, play games, or just vibe with good company, everyone is welcome.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rehua 103
Two cultures. One night. Be part of it.
16/03/2026
PART 2: Ponkichi Cam ๐ฆโจ
No JSoc event is complete without our mascotโฆ the one, the only Ponkichi!
Here are some of our favourite moments from the night featuring Ponkichi meeting everyone, posing for photos, and spreading the vibes ๐ธ
Thank you again to everyone who came to our Connect & Socialise event. We loved seeing so many of you there!
Keep an eye out for Ponkichi at our next eventโฆ you never know where heโll pop up next ๐
16/03/2026
PART 1 โ Connect & Socialise ๐
What a night! Over 80 of you showed up to our Connect & Socialise event and the energy was amazing from start to finish.
Thank you to everyone who came along and for being so patient with us when we had to switch locations, we really appreciate how understanding everyone was. It wouldnโt have been the same without you all bringing the great vibes and making it such a fun night.
We hope everyone had a great time and met some awesome new people. Stay tuned for Part 2 ๐
We canโt wait to see you all at our next event! โจ