Melbourne University Japanese Club

About Us

We're a club for Japanese international students, for students studying Japanese and for people who are interested in Japan. In a nutshell anyone can join, you don't have to be a part of anything; everybody can join! We are affiliated with the University of Melbourne Student Union.

The club holds a variety of social and cultural activities throughout the year: our events are friendly and relaxed, and our main goal is for our members to enjoy themselves! Our events also provide opportunities for members to interact with others sharing an interest in Japan, to further their understanding of Japan, and to gain another perspective on their studies of Japan and the Japanese language.

Also see our our Photo Page for photo's of past events and our Facebook Group for more information!

The structure of the club and its regulations are outlined in the club's constitution.

Membership

Who can join?

Membership is open to all students and staff of The University of Melbourne. Everyone else is more than welcome to join as associate members.

How do I join?

Yearly membership is $5 for non-student union members and $2 for student union members.
Come to a club event, in particular our weekly KAIWA sessions, and tell the person in charge that you'd like to become a member. Please do not send emails requesting membership, since we need to collect money off you somehow and we can't collect money via email.
Another great way is to look out for our signup table at O-Week which occurs just before the start of each semester.

What do members get?

All members are added to our mailing list, and receive regular updates by email on club activities as well as news of Japan-related events in Melbourne.
Members are entitled to attend all club events (subject to restrictions on numbers), and event prices are subsidised to reduce the cost to members.
Occasionally through sponsorship and promotions the club is able to obtain free or discounted event passes, which are distributed amongst our members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the club have regular meetings?

Every week during semester we hold 3-5 events. See our homepage for event details.
The club holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) early in first semester; AGM details are publicised in Student Union news bulletins.

How big is the club?

We have over 300 members and are working continuously to try and increase the number of members in our club through.

How can I get involved in the running of the club?

Please contact us now and say that you'd like to help out organising events (enquiries@mujc.org.au).
All committee places are open for election at the AGM each year, and the club encourages all members to attend the AGM and run for a position if they wish to contribute to the club.

How is the club funded?

A substantial amount of the club's funding comes from the Student Union. The remainder of our funding comes from fundraising and sponsorship. The club is non-profit and committee members work as volunteers, receiving no remuneration.

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