Event Calendar
August 2020
My Neighborhood – Online Photo Contest
If you've had the misfortune of not being able to come to Japan this semester because of the virus, grab your camera or smartphone and go out to show your TUJ classmates the neighborhood or area where you'll be spending this Fall semester! It could be a picture of your street, a picture of the sunset from your window, the road you use to go to the supermarket, etc. The best photos will win valuable prizes in the form of Amazon…
Find out more »October 2020
Roller Skate Experience
Put on your skates and get ready to roll in Tokyo Dome's Roller Skate Arena. With an area of 100 square meters, this facility offers a perfect rollerskating experience for experts and beginners alike. What better way to start the weekend than with a little sport with your fellow students! After the activity, don't miss the shopping area of the Tokyo Dome and the historic Kagurazaka district, only 15 minutes away on foot! TUJ Activities safety measures against COVID-19
Find out more »Online Nihongo & Eigo Salon
Would you like to practice your Japanese or your English? In this activity students from TUJ and Showa Women's University will participate in several online sessions where they will be able to practice languages, make friends, and have a good time! Best of all, you can join us from any part of the world! The registration deadline is one day before each session takes place! 10/7 (Wed) Nihongo Salon 12:15 - 13:00 10/23 (Fri) Eigo Salon 12:15 - 13:00 10/28…
Find out more »Online Sumi-e Ink Drawing Lessons
From the masterful hand of Samejima-sensei, discover the fascinating art of Sumi-e, an ancient technique of painting black ink paintings that the Japanese have used for hundreds of years. In this two-lesson course, Samejima-sensei, a renowned artist that was trained by the legendary Master Sou Meguro, will teach you the necessary techniques to become a Sumi-e artist from your own home! 1st Lesson: Sunday, October 11th from 9 am to 10 am (Japan Time) 2nd Lesson: Sunday, October 18th from 9…
Find out more »Tokyo Cycling Day
Discover Tokyo like you've never known it before, on two wheels and pedaling along with your fellow students! On this casual bike tour,, we will explore Tokyo and discover some of its most emblematic places (and some others that are not in the travel guides) with the help of a local guide. Put your helmet on*, and let's pedal! *Helmet is required and you must know how to ride a bicycle to participate in this event TUJ Activities safety measures…
Find out more »November 2020
Secret Gunma Day Trip
Join us on this trip to the Gunma region in northern Kanto. During this activity, we will enjoy the autumn colors along an old, abandoned railway route. We will go through many tunnels and 100-year-old bridges and we will finish our route eating the local specialties. Before returning to Tokyo, we will relax in a nearby onsen. TUJ Activities safety measures against COVID-19 Pictures by cyberwornk and kimagurenote
Find out more »Nokogiriyama Day Trip
Discover with us the imposing Mount Nokogiri, located in Chiba Prefecture. After leaving Tokyo in the early morning, we will cross the Tokyo Bay on a ferry that will take us to the foot of Mount Nokogiri. From there, we will ascend the mountain by rope car and enjoy the secrets that this mountain keeps. If you liked "Princess Mononoke" you can't miss this trip! Before returning to Tokyo, we will relax at a nearby onsen. TUJ Activities safety measures against…
Find out more »December 2020
FujiQ Highland Day Trip
Do you like roller coasters? Do you like adrenaline for breakfast? Celebrate the end of the semester by participating in this one-day trip to FujiQ Highland! This amusement park, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, features some of the world’s steepest attractions. We’ll arrive in the morning and you’ll have all day to ride your favorite attractions over and over again. TUJ Activities safety measures against COVID-19
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