DIRECTOR:	Ms Takako Shoji
ESTABLISHED:	1985
LICENSE:	Licensed Travel Agent (T/A No. 9TA 00473)
REPRESENTATION:	Approved Representative of Department of Education & Training, Government of Western Australia (CRICOS No: 01723A)
MEMBERSHIPS:	Western Australian Chamber of Commerce Western Australian Inbound Tour Operators Association Inbound Tourism Organisation of Australia Australian Tourism Export Council

School Visit Coordination

We coordinate cultural exchange visits by groups (1 to 3 weeks duration) and individuals (2 weeks to 5 years) from Japan to Perth schools. The participants range from primary to high school students. We also have a program whereby (a) Japanese parent(s) can study at an English school while his or her child attends the local primary school or kindergarten. Shoji Australia has extensive experience in this area and can be flexible to suit the individual needs of the school and the Japanese guest(s).

Guardianship Services

We act as a guardian for Japanese Senior and Junior High School students assisting them with school enrolment, visa extensions, banking, homestay placement, local advise and counselling etc. We maintain good communication with students, host families and schools for the duration of the students’ stay.

Homestay / Farmstay Placement Service

We aim to place our clients with a family that best suits their needs. Family numbers, pets, interests and location are all taken into account when placing a student. We provide a 24 hour, bilingual support service for our Japanese clients and host families.

Communication Services

Language barriers create breakdowns in communication. Our interpreters will interpret anything from everyday conversation to business negotiations. In addition, Shoji Australia has a professional secretarial translation service for translating letters and documents from Japanese to English and vice versa.

Outbound Tours to Japan

Shoji Australia can liaise with Japan to organise group study tours to Japan. In conjunction with the local school, we can arrange the itinerary including school visits, sightseeing and homestay with a Japanese family. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to put the Japanese that they are learning at school into practise.

Study Tour Coordination

Shoji Australia holds a travel agent license as an inbound operator and can book hotels, transport and tours for other companies as well as individuals. We specialise in specific interest study tours such as wine appreciation tours and environmental awareness programs.