WARD OFFICE VISITS!

For Visa Sponsored SA students staying in the dorms: Group Ward Office Visits are pre-scheduled. Upon checking in your dorm on Monday, January 5th, you will receive more instructions.

For Visa Sponsored SA students at independent housing or homestay: Please make sure you visit your local ward office according to your new address. 
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ONLY FOR STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE ON THE WELCOME WEEK REGISTRATION FORM AND ARE NOT ATTENDING A WARD OFFICE VISIT TODAY

9:30AM-3PM Discover Kawagoe, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
A very nice outing in the historical city of Kawagoe for Study Abroad and Japan Admit students together! Kawagoe is a city located in Saitama Prefecture that used to work as a strategic point for the Edo Shogun. Since the city still preserved many buildings from the Edo period, it is popularly known as "Little Edo". Don't miss this opportunity of traveling in time to ancient Japan!
This trip is only available for students not attending a Ward Office visit today. That takes priority over this trip!

Tours are subject to modifications and changes
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If you don't fall into any of the above two categories, this is a free day for you.

WARD OFFICE VISITS!

For Visa Sponsored SA students staying in the dorms: Group Ward Office Visits are pre-scheduled. Upon checking in your dorm on Monday, January 5th, you will receive more instructions.

For Visa Sponsored SA students at independent housing or homestay: Please make sure you visit your local ward office according to your new address. 
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ONLY FOR STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE ON THE WELCOME WEEK REGISTRATION FORM AND ARE NOT ATTENDING A WARD OFFICE VISIT TODAY

9:30AM-3PM Discover Kawagoe, Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
A very nice outing in the historical city of Kawagoe for Study Abroad students! Kawagoe is a city located in Saitama Prefecture that used to work as a strategic point for the Edo Shogun. Since the city still preserved many buildings from the Edo period, it is popularly known as "Little Edo". Don't miss this opportunity of traveling in time to ancient Japan!
This trip is only available for students not attending a Ward Office visit today. That takes priority over this trip!

Tours are subject to modifications and changes
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If you don't fall into any of the above two categories, this is a free day for you.

WARD OFFICE VISITS!

For Visa Sponsored SA students staying in the dorms: Group Ward Office Visits are pre-scheduled. Upon checking in your dorm on Monday, January 5th, you will receive more instructions.

For Visa Sponsored SA students at independent housing or homestay: Please make sure you visit your local ward office according to your new address. 
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12:30PM-1:30PM Lunch with the Office of Student Services and Engagement, Cafeteria 🎟️
Join us for lunch! Food will be provided by the Office of Student Services and Engagement.

1:30PM-2:30PM Life Essentials – Your Guide to Living in Japan, Parliament Student Lounge 🎟️
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of living in Japan! In addition, we will provide you with some mental health resources while living in Japan.

2:30PM-3:30PM Next Stop: Japan! Travel in Japan Info Session with Student Engagement, Parliament Student Lounge 🎟️
Our Student Engagement Team has prepared a presentation about traveling in Japan!
Learn about the activities and trips Engagement has planned for the semester, as well as tips and recommendations for planning your own excursions!!

3:30PM-4:30PM Visa Info Session, Parliament 🎟️
In this session, we will teach you the essentials of the Japanese visa regulations. This session is MANDATORY for all Study Abroad students.

4:30PM-5:30PM Art Major Info Session, Room 306
This information session is mandatory if your major is Art or if you are registered for Art and Art History classes at TUJ.

4:30PM-5:30PM Course Add/Drop Request Session, Room 108a
Looking to adjust your course registration? Decide what changes you'd like to make and join this session to have your requests processed on the spot! More information can be found displayed outside room 102.

9:30AM-12PM Campus Tours of TUJ, Starting in Cafeteria 🎟️
Building tours start from 9:30 at the cafeteria. Student Workers will show you around the TUJ and SWU (Showa Women's University) campuses so you can familiarize yourself with the facilities and visit the student support offices. 

12PM-2PM Lunch on Your Own
Explore the countless restaurants around our campus in Sangenjaya! If you need help finding good restaurants, check out OwlSide Recommendations!

12PM-3PM Club Fair! Workshops and Activities by TUJ Clubs, Parliament Student Lounge (Next to Cafeteria)
TUJ Clubs have prepared some workshops and fun things to do in the Cafeteria and Parliament! Stop by for a minute and enjoy this opportunity to make some friends while having fun.

2PM-4PM Course Add/Drop Request Session, Room 108a
Looking to adjust your course registration? Decide what changes you'd like to make and join this session to have your requests processed on the spot! More information can be found displayed outside room 102.

3PM-4PM How to Japan: Japanese Culture and Customs - Meet current students & get your questions answered, Room 309 🎟️
It may take a bit for you to adapt to living in Japan. Join this session to learn more about this country and how to adapt from current students!

4PM-5PM Keep Calm & College On – Stress Management and Self-Care, Rooms 312 and 314 🎟️
The transition to college or life in a new country is for sure exciting but can be stressful. The TUJ Counseling Office invites you to a discussion on how to take good care of yourself while experiencing an exciting transition to a new environment.

4PM-5PM Credit Internship Info Session, Room 305
This session is mandatory if you are scheduled to do an internship during your stay at TUJ.

5PM-7:30PM Hoot Together! New Student Reception, Cafeteria, Parliament, West Gym 
Otsukaresama! It’s time to celebrate! Hosted by TUJ’s very own Program Board, come hang out for a night full of new friends, lots of food, and an exciting raffle with the one and only Dean Wilson! Along with a surprise visit from a very special guest to celebrate with us!

10AM-1PM Explore Tokyo, with TUJ Student Workers 
How about exploring Tokyo before the semester begins? TUJ Student Workers will be accompanying you to some of the most iconic areas in Tokyo, along with our Japan Admit students! This is the perfect chance to make some friends and have fun before classes start!

Planned tours:

• Discover Asakusa
• Discover Ueno Park
• Discover Harajuku and Shibuya
• Discover Nakano and Shinjuku
• Discover Yokohama 

Tours are subject to modifications and changes