UNSW's Japanese Culture Society

Connect.
Celebrate.
Nihon.

NSA UNSW is your home for Japanese language, culture, and community at the University of New South Wales. From anime screenings to cultural festivals, we bring Japan to Sydney.

Our Highlights → @nsaunsw
500+
Members
30+
Events per year
10+
Partner clubs
📸 @nsaunsw on Instagram
Our most active social platform — event announcements, culture spotlights, and behind-the-scenes from every NSA event.
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🌸  Memberships for 2026 are open! Join NSA UNSW today and get access to exclusive events, discounts and more.

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Who we are

More than a Japanese club — a community

The Nihongo Society of Australia (NSA) at UNSW is a student-run society dedicated to celebrating Japanese culture, language, and the connections that bring people together. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned Japan enthusiast, you belong here.

🎌 Cultural Festivals 🎎 Japanese Language 🍜 Food Events 🎬 Anime Screenings 🏮 Matsuri Nights ✈️ Japan Travel 🎶 J-Music 🤝 Networking
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Highlights

Our Biggest Moments

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Catman at NSA UNSW BBQ
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⭐ Featured Event · March 2026

We met Catman — Japan's Walking Superhero

Kentaro Jin — known as Catman — spent 2.5 years walking over 5,000km from Carnarvon, Western Australia to the Sydney Opera House, dressed in a cat suit and pushing a wheelbarrow. Walking for peace, hope, and adventure.

When he reached Sydney, NSA UNSW was there to welcome him with a BBQ on the Village Green. Free food, new friends, and a real-life Japanese superhero — it doesn't get more NSA than this. Even UNSW's official Instagram took notice. 🐱

5,000+
km walked across Australia
2.5 yrs
on the road
165K+
Facebook followers
16 Mar
met at UNSW Village Green
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Partnerships

Collaborations We're Proud Of

NSA UNSW actively partners with student societies, cultural organisations, and industry partners to create bigger and more meaningful experiences for our community.

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Free Resource

Our Japan Travel Guide: UPCOMING

Planning your first (or fifth) trip to Japan? Our members and cultural education team have put together a free, comprehensive travel guide covering everything you need — from getting your IC card right to finding the best hidden ramen spots.

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Region-by-region breakdown — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and beyond. What to see, eat, and do in each city.
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Budget planning tools — real costs, money-saving tips, and how to make the most of a student budget in Japan.
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Transport guide — IC cards, Shinkansen passes, and navigating Japan's world-class train network.
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Cultural etiquette — written by our cultural education team so you visit with confidence and respect.

Free for everyone — no spam. You'll also receive NSA event updates.

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NSA UNSW's Complete Japan Travel Guide
by students, for students.
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We'd love to hear from you

Whether you want to attend events, explore sponsorship, or learn more about Japanese culture — our teams are here for you.

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Events Team
Questions about upcoming events, logistics, volunteering, or running an activity with us? Reach our events crew.
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Sponsorship Team
Interested in sponsoring NSA UNSW events or building a partnership with our community of 500+ students? Let's talk.
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Cultural Education & International Liaison
Japanese international students settling into UNSW, or need cultural resources and support? Our liaison team is here for you.