ECU Nippon Connect Society

19/06/2026

📸 Brunch Catch-Up with the Mayor Linda from The City of Wanneroo

Today, I had a wonderful opportunity to catch up with Mayor Linda Aitken JP to discuss future community initiatives and potential collaboration opportunities between the City of Wanneroo and Nippon Connect Society (NCS).

As NCS continues to grow, we are committed to creating meaningful connections through cultural exchange, community engagement, international friendship, and inclusive events that bring people together. We had a productive discussion about ways NCS can contribute to the local community while strengthening Australia–Japan cultural and educational connections.

We are excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to exploring opportunities that will benefit students, young people, multicultural communities, and residents across the City of Wanneroo.

A sincere thank you to Mayor Linda for taking the time to meet with me, share her insights, and support community-led initiatives.

Together, we can build stronger connections, celebrate cultural diversity, and create positive impacts within our community. 🇦🇺🤝🇯🇵

17/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Victoria Huang! 🎉

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the President and Founder of Nippon Connect Society, Victoria Huang.

Your vision, dedication, and leadership have inspired so many people and helped build a vibrant community that brings cultures and people together. Thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment to making a positive impact.

May this special day bring you joy, success, good health, and countless memorable moments. Wishing you another year filled with exciting opportunities, happiness, and continued achievements.

Happy Birthday and best wishes for a wonderful year ahead! 🎂🎈🎁

Warm regards,
The Nippon Connect Society Community 🌸✨

16/06/2026

🇯🇵🌏 Become an ECU Study Abroad Buddy Ambassador! 🌏🇯🇵

Nippon Connect Society (NCS) is excited to share this fantastic opportunity from ECU International Office!

Are you passionate about cultural exchange, international friendships, and supporting students from around the world? The Study Abroad Buddy Ambassador Program is looking for enthusiastic ECU students to help welcome inbound exchange students in Semester 2, 2026.

✨ Why join?
🤝 Support Japanese and Chinese exchange students

🌏 Build meaningful international friendships

🎓 Develop leadership and intercultural communication skills

📍 Explore Perth and Australian culture together

📜 Receive an acknowledgement letter and certificate from ECU (subject to participation requirements)

🚀 Be among the first to hear about future international opportunities and study tours

This is a wonderful chance to make a positive impact, strengthen your global network, and represent ECU's welcoming community.

As a club dedicated to fostering Japan–Australia cultural connections, NCS highly encourages our members to get involved and help create an unforgettable experience for incoming students! 🇦🇺❤️🇯🇵

📅 Program commences from July 2026
📍 Open to current ECU students studying in Semester 2, 2026

Interested? Scan the QR code in the poster or contact the ECU International Office for more information.

14/06/2026

🌸 We're Now on LinkedIn! 🌸

Nippon Connect Society (NCS) is excited to officially launch our LinkedIn page!

As we continue to grow beyond the university community, LinkedIn will be a platform where we share our journey, achievements, partnerships, and opportunities that connect Australia and Japan. 🇦🇺🇯🇵

Follow us to stay updated on:
✨ Community initiatives
✨ Cultural exchange activities
✨ Leadership opportunities
✨ Event highlights
✨ Partnerships and collaborations
✨ NCS milestones and achievements

From a small vision to an award-winning community, NCS has grown into a platform that brings people together through friendship, culture, and meaningful connections.

Whether you're a student, professional, community leader, organisation, or Japan enthusiast, we'd love to connect with you!

💜 Follow our LinkedIn page and join us as we continue building bridges between cultures.

Connecting Cultures • Building Community • Creating Opportunities

09/06/2026

🌸 MEET THE NCS TEAM 🌸

Introducing Ponual Folia, Co-Founder & Chief Communication Officer (CCO) of Nippon Connect Society (NCS).

As one of the driving forces behind NCS, Ponual plays a key role in shaping our communications, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives. His dedication to connecting people from diverse backgrounds has helped NCS grow into a welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates Japanese culture and international friendship.

✨ About Ponual As Co-Founder and CCO, Ponual is passionate about building meaningful connections between people, cultures, and communities. His commitment to collaboration and communication helps bring our vision to life.

🎯 Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Communications
• Brand Development & Marketing
• Community Partnerships
• Cultural Exchange Initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement

🌏 Leadership & Vision Ponual leads with integrity, empathy, and a strong commitment to creating positive impact. Through his leadership, NCS continues to strengthen cultural understanding, foster friendships, and create opportunities for meaningful engagement.

💡 Passion Believing in the power of connection and storytelling, Ponual is dedicated to empowering others, building bridges between communities, and creating opportunities that inspire positive change.

Thank you, Ponual, for your dedication, leadership, and contribution to the NCS journey.

💙 Together, we continue Connecting Cultures, Creating Futures.

04/06/2026

01/06/2026

🍱 NCS x Furaibo Perth Member Discount! 🇯🇵✨

We’re excited to announce that Nippon Connect Society (NCS) members can now enjoy an exclusive 10% discount at Furaibo Izakaya Perth! 🎉

Whether you're craving authentic Japanese cuisine, catching up with friends, or enjoying a family meal, Furaibo is the perfect place to experience delicious Japanese food in Perth.

📍 Member Benefit ✅ 10% OFF your total bills at Furaibo Perth

Discount Conditions
🔹 If an NCS member pays the entire bill, a 10% discount will be applied to the total bill.

🔹 If the bill is split, the 10% discount will only be applied to the NCS member's portion.

🔹 When dining with family, friends, or larger groups, the discount: • Applies to the NCS member only • Does not apply to non-members in the group

🔹 Members must present: • Valid NCS membership verification (digital or physical) • ECU Student ID

🔹 Proof of membership must be shown at the time of payment.

Furaibo Perth reserves the right to decline the discount if valid proof is not provided.

⚠️ This offer cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts, or special offers.

A huge thank you to Furaibo Perth for supporting our members and the Japanese community at ECU! ❤️

31/05/2026

19/05/2026

✨ NCS 1st Anniversary Celebration ✨

Yesterday, our Nippon Connect Society (NCS) 1st Anniversary Celebration turned out to be truly meaningful and successful. We are deeply honoured and grateful to have our distinguished VIP guests celebrating this special milestone with us.

It was a wonderful moment to share our cake-cutting ceremony together and hear the heartfelt speeches from our honoured guests. Their words touched us deeply and reminded us of the purpose, passion, and vision behind our journey. This experience truly amazed and inspired us.

We feel incredibly blessed to welcome:
🌸 Mayor Linda Aitken from the
🌸 Consulate-General of Japan in Perth, Mr Atsushi Karimata
🌸 ECU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), Mr Jake Garman

Thank you for taking the time to celebrate with us and for your continuous encouragement and support towards our community and cultural initiatives.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all committee members, club members, partners, ECU Guild, ECU staffs, volunteers and Edith Cowan University for supporting, encouraging, and believing in us throughout this journey. Without all of you, NCS would not have grown into what it is today.

As we celebrate our first anniversary, we look forward to continuing to build bridges between cultures, friendships, and communities together. 🇯🇵🇦🇺

Thank you everyone for being part of our journey. ❤️

21/03/2026

🎨✨ NCS Sakura Anime & Manga Art Contest 2026 ✨🌸

Calling all artists and anime lovers!

Show your creativity and celebrate the beauty of Japanese art and culture with us 🌸🇯🇵

We are excited to announce that Nippon Connect Society (NCS), in collaboration with ECU Wellbeing, is hosting our Anime & Manga Art Contest 2026, proudly partnered with Tokyo Alley Perth 🎉

🏆 Prize Highlight:
The winner will receive 🎟️ 1 DOUBLE PASS to Tokyo Alley Perth — 10th Anniversary Celebration at their event! 🎊 and a hampers as a gift.

🎨 Competition Categories:
• Anime Character Illustration
• Manga Style Drawing
• Original Japanese-Themed Artwork

📅 Submission Deadline:
13 April 2026

📢 How to participate:
1️⃣ Follow

2️⃣ Post your artwork or share it on your IG story

3️⃣ Tag us & in your post/story

🏅 Winners will be announced on 14 April 2026 via our Instagram

⚠️ Important:
All entries must be original, no tracing, copying, or AI-generated content.

Let your creativity bloom like sakura 🌸 and celebrate this special milestone with us!