Welcome to UPJS!  

If you are unable to view the UPJS Intro video, please click here.

ポーツマス大学 ジャパニーズソサエティのアカウントへようこそ！

The University of Portsmouth's Japanese Society celebrates Japanese history and culture!

Join us for various events ranging from Japanese language lessons, grinding the Hikikomori lifestyle, and Karaoke to movie nights & Soju nights with neighbouring societies.

We look forward to meeting everyone!

ポーツマス大学のジャパニーズソサエティへようこそ！

私達とゲームをしたり、カラオケをしたり、日本文化を通して、いろんな人と交流しましょう！

みなさんの参加を楽しみにしています!

The UPJS (University of Portsmouth Japanese Society) WhatsApp group chat is an active and dynamic community of individuals who share a deep interest in Japanese culture and knowledge. Through this platform, members of the group exchange their experiences, insights, and expertise on a range of topics related to Japanese language, history, society, and pop culture. 私たちUPJS (University of Portsmouth Japanese Society) は日本の文化や伝統に興味がある人はたちが世界中から集まったコミュニティです！私たちのWhatsApp グループではそれぞれが興味のある事について話し合ったり、日本語での交流、日本の歴史や文化について語り合ったりしていて、どれも自由参加です！

Whether you're seeking recommendations for a new anime series to watch, interested in exploring the latest trends in Japanese fashion, or seeking tips on how to improve your Japanese language skills, the UPJS WhatsApp group chat is a lively and engaging platform where students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Japanese studies can connect, engage, and learn from each other. UPJS WhatsApp グループは新しいアニメについて語り合いたい！日本のファッションについて知りたい！日本語を伸ばしたい！と言う方に最適で、同じ興味を持つ方と繋がったり学ぶことも可能です。

To join the UPJS WhatsApp group chat, simply request the link through one of our social media accounts on Instagram and/or Facebook. By joining the group, you'll become part of a welcoming and inclusive community of individuals from diverse cultures, making it easier for you to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your social network.         
下記のリンクからぜひ私たちのWhatsApp グループにご参加ください！！国籍、性別関係なく日本が好き！と言う方どなたでも大歓迎です！！

Committee Members of 2024/25

May Shin Thant

President

LLB (Hons) Law, Third-year

Jerrine Ng

Vice-President and Treasurer

BA(Hons) in Film Production, Third-year

Bryony Nock

Secretary

BA (Hons) in Graphic Designs, Second-year

Saemy Saulea

Welfare Officer

MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy, First-year

Vijay Sankar

Events Secretary

BSc (Hons) in Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Second-year

Inari

UPJS Mascot

National anthem:

君が代は

千代に八千代に

さざれ石の 巌となりて

苔のむすまで

You can find all of our social media and information here: UPJS Social Media

Japanese nationality not required