JSAC also seeks to make a contributionto increased knowledge of Japan and Canada-Japan relations. The association encourages Canadian scholars and others to conduct research on Japan in allacademic fields. JSAC sponsors an annual conference at which papers arepresented on topics relating to Japan and Canada-Japan relations. These papers are published following the conference. The organization has between 80 and 100 members, most of whom are professors of Japanology in Canadian universities.
Membership is open to any person interested in Japanese studies.
To join JSAC, or to receive further information on JSAC please contact Dr. The Association helps with adjusting to life in Canada after the programme and acts as a resource and social club for its membership. The association hosts many events throughout the year including pub nights and Japanese lessons. For the past three years, the Alumni Association has assisted in the pre-departure training for new participants and has worked with the Embassy of Japan in selecting candidates for the programme. The president of the association is Ms. Melisa Kamibayashi.