Event Calendar
August 2018
Beach Day Trip
Get your sunscreen on and let’s celebrate the end of the semester/beginning of summer together at Katagai Beach in Chiba! Before returning to Tokyo, we will stop and cleanse at an onsen.
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Bubble Soccer
Bubble soccer is just like the game of soccer we all know, but with a unique twist. Every player is inside a giant, inflated bubble! Players will try their best to shoot and score but... is not that easy when you are inside a bubble! Never has soccer been more fun!
Find out more »Mt. Nokogiri Day Trip
We will stop by Mother Farm and play with the animals before reaching Mount Nokogiri. We will go to the top with a ropeway to visit Nihonji Temple, where we will be able to see the great Buddha carved in the rock. Before coming back to Tokyo, we will relax at an onsen. See trip overview on Tripline
Find out more »October 2018
Tochigi Overnight Trip
On the first day, we will explore the Oya Museum, located on a former underground stone quarry. We will then travel to Nasu to play with the Alpacas at the Nasu Alpaca Farm. We will stay in a Japanese traditional Ryokan with hot springs at Shiobara, a small onsen town. On the second day, we will enjoy the autumn leaves at Lake Chuzenji before visiting the breathtaking World Heritage Nikko Toshogu Shrine, home to the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu,…
Find out more »Taiko Workshop
Taiko, the traditional Japanese drum, is used in all traditional and modern ceremonies, festivals, sports events and parades. In this workshop, you will learn the basic postures and drumming techniques. The sound of the taiko drum will echo through the room as you strike and play in this exciting class!
Find out more »November 2018
Sports Night
In the middle of the semester, we will enjoy a sporty evening playing sports (basketball, volleyball, etc). Indoor gym shoes required to participate (separate from the ones you wear outside). We will meet at TUJ and walk over to the gym together (approx. 15min walk).
Find out more »Soba Workshop
Do you like soba noodles? Then you don’t want to miss this unique opportunity to make and eat your own soba! If you are not familiar with this traditional Japanese food, then this is your chance to try it out! At this workshop in the traditional neighborhood of Tateishi, a professional chef will give a step-by step lecture on how to make delicious soba!
Find out more »Ancient Japan Overnight Trip
On the first day, we will travel to Matsumoto, where we will discover the stunning Matsumoto Castle, one of the few remaining original castles in Japan. Then, we will go deep into the Hida Limestone Cave, a large cavern hidden 800 meters below a beautiful waterfall. We will stay at Japanese Ryokan located on the mountains of Nagano, with a large variety of outdoor hot springs. On the second day, we will travel to Takayama, where we will visit…
Find out more »December 2018
FujiQ Highland Day Trip
Yay! Celebrate the end of the semester/finals at Fuji-Q Highland located at the base of Mt. Fuji. The amusement park has over 40 different thrilling attractions, with several Guinness record holding roller coasters! This includes the world record holder for fastest acceleration and also the steepest roller coaster in the world!
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