Student organizations—created and run by students—are overseen by Student Activities which is housed within the Office of Student Services and Engagement (OSSE). These organizations help students identify others with similar interests, as well as promote affinity towards other students while enhancing their TUJ experience
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CSSA-TUJ is a TUJ based, Chinese students and scholars oriented, non-political organization to promote exchange and better understanding between the Chinese community and non-Chinese groups, and to provide social and cultural programs among TUJ students.
CSSA also organize major events on specific festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year. During these events we do games, experience Chinese costume culture, food and get you immersed in Chinese culture.
CSSA currently has over 100 Chinese and non-Chinese students from TUJ and SWU, and we welcome any student who is interested in Chinese culture and Chinese language to join us.
Meeting time: At least one meeting per month at the campus and in the neighborhood.
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Zhuoqun Cui (tun45163@temple.edu)
Yumao Yi (tuk45737@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2021
The Collaborative Creations Club seeks to build a place where creators can come together to create, showcase their skills, and improve upon their respective talents. Creators of all skill levels with an interest in collaborating on artistic endeavors are welcome! This club will include but is not limited to drawing, writing, script making, music composition, arts and crafts, etc.
Contact us for more information!
Leaders:
Michael Butman (tuq56528@temple.edu)
Robert Rothman (tup75454@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Come cosplay with us! Whether you’re a cosplay appreciator, photographer, beginner, hobbyist, or sewing master, all are welcome! We’re a collective group of cosplayers and appreciators with various skills and interests. Come share cosplay-making techniques, learn unique skills from one another, and make your dream cosplay come to life!
Check out our Instagram!
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Haruka Shiga (tup30027@temple.edu)
Hoi Pham (tun83266@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
Do you enjoy creating things and learning about cultures? The Crafting Cultures club will explore different arts and crafts activities from around the world and you will be able to try and take home these various crafts. We will try making items like Japanese UV resin accessories, Hawaiian leis, and Chinese knotting bracelets. If there are any crafts you would like to try and learn how to make, we are open to suggestions!
Contact us for more information and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Samantha Harada (tuk83709@temple.edu)
Keyshawna Robinson (tul18775@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
Hey! Are you an experienced DJ trying to find gigs, a beginner looking to learn how to DJ, or a partygoer that always raves to dance music? If so, we invite you to join the DJ Club!
Our club aims to bring DJs and music lovers alike to share the art of DJing. We will hold practice sessions for DJs to share and perform their sets, have lessons and discussions about DJing techniques, and connect DJs to various clubs and venues for opportunities. Even if you don’t DJ, anyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the sessions!
Please join our Discord for updates and to connect with others!
Follow us on Instagram as well!
Leaders:
Jeremy Ramirez (tup26348@temple.edu)
Eddie Lee (tup20980@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
We are the Filipino Cultural Club (FCC), an association of the Filipino student body at TUJ. But don't worry, you don’t need to be Filipino to join! Our aim is to spread our culture with our fellow classmates and friends. We plan to have activities such as watching telenovelas, cooking sinigang, and singing karaoke— all a part of Filipino culture.
We’re a brand new club so we’re accepting new members and will continue to throughout the semester.
Message our Instagram page or email us if you want to know more about us!
Instagram: tujfilocultureclub
Email: tujfilipinoculturalclub@gmail.com
Leaders:
Julia Paminiano (tuo57188@temple.edu)
Yume Izeki (tun72616@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
If you want to watch movies with relax after a long day of classes, unwind and watch movies with friends new and old, then this is the perfect place for you. If you have something you want to watch, feel free to bring it in!
Contact us for more information!
Leaders:
Jacob Ernst (tun75909@temple.edu)
Yuine, Brooks Kamoshida (tup37568@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
We look to bring together TUJ students who enjoy playing video games at both the casual and competitive level. We have setups for a plethora of fighting games including Smash Brothers, Tekken, Street Fighter, and more! We are looking to put together sessions where people can play, learn, participate in tournaments, and have fun!
Have any questions? Feel free to contact us and make sure you follow us on Instagram or join our Discord chat!
Leaders:
Hayden Christopher Cheung (tup22851@temple.edu)
Gregory Scott Carr (tuj45671@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
We will learn how to make games, including brainstorming, making prototypes, creating art assets, writing codes, creating sound effects, and testing them. No previous experiences are necessary.
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Jin Kurataki (tun92209@temple.edu)
Cole Greene (cole.greene@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Insomnia Theater is a low-stakes collaborative experience that allows students across all backgrounds and academic disciplines with an opportunity to create with peers and collaborate on a one-act production where they may engage in various theatrical departments, including acting, directing, writing, props design, and more. Through the organization, students make connections within Temple University and the outside community by putting together a series of short comedic plays in 24 hours, twice a semester. Shows are written, cast, directed, rehearsed, designed, teched, memorized and performed in one day. This club has been active within Temple University's Philadelphia campus since 2010, and we want to bring this experience to TU Japan! Regardless of theater experience (or inexperience), all students are welcome!
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders
Eric Molina (tuk89009@temple.edu)
Lily Gardner (up02399@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Are you planning on taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test?
Come join the JLPT Study Club! We aim to create a support network for Japanese studies through our weekly study sessions. Make friends, exchange resources, and test-taking tips, all while studying for the JLPT!
All Japanese levels are welcome! JLPT registration is not required.
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Meeting Place: TBD (weekly campus and café outings in the works!)
Leaders:
Avery Kisellus (tuo66683@temple.edu)
Jasmine George-Brooks (tuj21272@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Do you like Japanese Culture? If you are interested in it, let’s share and talk together!! In the Japanese Culture Club, we explore a new topic related to Japanese culture every week. We will learn about traditional Japanese arts, foods, fashion, activities, music, and historical sites…and experience them firsthand through workshops and field trips. As we learn together, we aim to introduce Japanese culture to others.
Please feel free to join and contact us via Instagram!
Leaders
Kyoka Serizawa (tup23339@temple.edu)
Nonoha Katou (tup73049@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
We welcome all who are interested in Kpop. There will be Kpop talk day and dance practice day. No experience needed. We are a beginner-friendly club and have chat with Kpop culture every week. Two days a week. Our meetings will be on every Tuesday (5pm.-7pm.) and Friday (1pm.-3pm). Tuesday will be a totally 2 hours dance practice day; Friday will be 1 hour Kpop communication day + 1 hour dance practice.
Come join us and catch up on what's going on with Kpop recently! Oh, and don't forget to follow our club’s social media: Instagram and TikTok
Leaders:
Emmy Hu (tul00914@temple.edu)
Airi Tazawa (tuo52620@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
We are Latin culture club, an association of students who appreciate Latin culture. Our club activities are aimed to celebrate Latin culture. You do not have to have Latin origin to join the club. We plan to have salsa/bachata dance lessons, parties, etc. We are also planning to explore Mexican restaurants in Tokyo. Please DM us if you have more ideas for events.
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Mizuki Kisaku (tun92086@temple.edu)
Avianna Morales (tun31548@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Interested in makeup? Try new styles of makeup with us! We explore backgrounds of makeup culture around the world, historical and modern. Also, we shoot photos of our makeup art and share with the world! Enjoy expressing yourselves as you like with makeup!
Meeting place and time: contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Nanami Takeuchi (nanami.takeuchi@temple.edu)
Kako Kinoshita (tuq42563@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Welcome to the TUJ Photography Club! The aim of the club is to promote photographic interest within the university and provide a place for anyone with an interest in photography to meet and exchange ideas and share experiences. Anybody is welcome to participate to this club!
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Ant Smith (tun97567@temple.edu)
Tim Shill (tuo32978@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
TUJ Pre-Law Society club will meet weekly to engage in LSAT preparation, discuss contemporary legal issues, and organize and attend events related to the field of law.
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Meike McCaw (Tetsukawa) (Tup05208@temple.edu)
Chiharu Nakayama (tuh38412@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
The Psychology Students’ Association (PSA) is an organization for undergraduate Psychology students and creatives interested in Psychology at TUJ. Our association will serve as – 1) an academically stimulating environment for Psychology majors and minors 2) a platform to foster important connections for Psychology students, and 3) an agent to raise mental health awareness at TUJ community. The association will be run by students with a steady mentorship from the Psychology faculty.
Our meetings will be held online. Contact us at psa.tuj@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram for more details!
Leaders:
Sarathi Gautam (tul24271@temple.edu)
Airi Kamiike (airi.kamiike@temple.edu)
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TUJ Psychological Studies Group
Since Spring 2021
Our club aims to learn about and enjoy space exploration and sci-fi.
Activities we will do may include (but not limited to):
Inviting guest speakers from space agencies or the aerospace industry
Screening sci-fi movies, TV shows, and science documentaries
Discussions about various space-related topics
Compose newsletters to inform the TUJ community about sci-fi and space exploration
Field trips (star watching, science museums)
Discuss the future of human society in relation with technological development
Leaders:
Megumi Wada (tun73586@temple.edu)
Joshua Mansfield (tul03326@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
We will be practicing and hosting workshops where we can teach new players many different skilltoys like yoyos, kendamas, plate spinning, Japanese tops, and more coming soon.
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Hideyuki Tateyama (tup77742@temple.edu)
Neil Coleman (tup22335@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Students for Political Innovation (SPI) is dedicated to studying and understanding the growth and development of all nations and peoples. We are critical of hawkish policies towards developing nations and working people. We will be covering topics and views that are not readily accessible to many students at TUJ through: 1) guided readings of political literature, 2) lectures and seminars, 3) and open discussion.
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Giovanni Yuri Thorpe(tul67503@temple.edu)
Naomi Sinai (tun28742@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
Do you like board games, card games, or tabletop roleplaying games? We play them all! We have something for everyone and we're always happy to meet new people. Come down and join us or send us an email if you're interested!
Contact us for more details or join our Discord Channel!
Leaders:
Kevin Gallagher (tuo08437@temple.edu)
Arisa Leisure (tun68788@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2018
We’re running a coffee shop at TUJ! Every Wednesday from 4-7 pm, We’ll be offering students a place to study, relax, and unwind. You can come to take classes and chill, or be trained to make the coffee yourself! The best part? Every single coffee is free!
Meeting time and place: Wednesdays from 4-7 pm in Room 407
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Levi Casola (tuo59781@temple.edu)
Arjun Shreshta (tup31126@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
Are you ready to explore Japan? Looking for friends to hike with? The Owl Prowl Hiking Club welcomes you!
Why is hiking so important? Hiking can help improve our health and fitness while also allowing us to enjoy and appreciate nature. Not to mention, going on hikes over the semester might help you relax while enjoying breathtaking views. Anyone looking to experience Japan's nature and landscape through various walking and hiking trails can join our club.
Please contact us for additional information or fill out our registration form. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Catarina Guedes-Almeida (tuk77083@temple.edu)
Alisa Gabriela Adkins (alisa.adkins@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
A space for car enthusiasts and motorsports fans to congregate, discuss their ideas, and plan events related to anything automotive. We also may be able to offer opportunities and general information on vehicle ownership in the region!
Leaders:
Enzo de Marinis (tuo73628@temple.edu)
Ike Toussaint (tul04591@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2022
Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students and allies at TUJ. We also want to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues to the greater student population. Here are some activities that we can typically do:
– Gathering and sharing resources on living as an LGBTQ+ individual in Japan
– Discussing current topics relating to LGBTQ+ around the world
– Organizing fun events to educate and exchange with the TUJ / SWU community, awareness campaigns and posters
– Movie / TV show / anime etc screenings for the club AND for campus members
– Multiple events and activities for Pride month
– Sharing queer art, such as for our exhibition “Showing Our Pride” in November 2021 featuring artworks from a dozen TUJ students.
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Saya Iki (saya.iki@temple.edu)
Marie Wickham (tup26792@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
We are at a very interesting stage of global economy. Much of the impact can be realized through the news and the price behavior in the stock market. Moreover, the crypt market is gaining massive popularity and is the currency of the future. Understanding price action, chart patterns, technical indicators and so on can help us analyze the chart better to predict the future. We will be focused on learning technical analysis and apply it throughout this semester.
Contact us for more details.
Check out our Instagram!
Leaders:
Ishwor bhandari (tun05045@temple.edu)
Aviyan Giri (tul64716@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
Welcome to TUJam! We are a club where you can enjoy listening to/ breaking down your favorite pieces of music, as well as playing and learning more about music in general.
Our goal is to create an environment for all students to express their musical creativity, whether that be playing your favorite instrument, sharing the music you love, or just relaxing with some new jams.
If you are interested in joining, please visit our Instagram @musicclubtuj
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Synjun Howearth (tul26093@temple.edu)
Orallo John James Dalton Alvarez (tul51891@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
At TUJ, we learn about ongoing issues concerning different countries of the world. While we get a general understanding of interstate relations and issues that often affect the rest of the world, we simply move on from one topic to another throughout the semester. Topics of international issues are often heavy and challenging. We learn about tragedies from the past as well as pressing issues of the current world. It can get quite serious. So, we want to have a place where we can casually share and have conversations about different international issues on a smaller/less overwhelming scale. Learning about International issues can help us find better ways to deal with them. In our club, we hope to focus more on how we can better approach these issues through casual and fun workshops. We welcome whoever’s interested in international issues, looking for ways to learn more, and ultimately contribute in small or large ways!
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Ema Hirohashi (tup33829@temple.edu)
Nazia (tup17438@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
List of Clubs & Organizations
Sports
Meet friends, old and new, while playing badminton!
Meeting time and place: Tuesdays from 5:30 pm ~ 10:00 pm at West Gym
Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Mitch Tsao (tup54261@temple.edu)
Yusuke Tochigi (tup59587@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
Hello, we are the baseball club! We will try to practice every week. Please contact us if you have any questions and we will be glad to accept new members!!
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Leaders:
Ryu Takenaka (tul54871@temple.edu)
Sercan Dogu (tul51893@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2021
The goal of the basketball club is to create a comfortable environment to relieve stress from studying—and from COVID-19—through exercise, and for anyone to play basketball no matter their skill level or gender. As well, to have somewhere to enhance interpersonal skills, and have opportunities to create lasting friendships with people who share similar hobbies and interests.
Meeting time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Meeting location: West Gym (in front of the TUJ building)
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Contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Kenta Shimada (tuo07702@temple.edu)
Ryota Kobayashi (ryota.kobayashi@temple.edu)
If you love music, exercising, and having fun, this dance club is for you! This is an open space to express yourself and share skills. A place where we can have fun dancing and make friends! All dance experiences and levels are welcome!
Dance style: Jazz, Hip-hop, K-pop, Girls' Hip-hop
Level: All levels welcome
Meeting time and place:
Mondays from 8 PM to 10 PM at West Gym
Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at SWU Building 8
Fridays from 6 PM to 8 PM at SWU Building 8
Follow us on Instagram and contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Qianwei Rose Shi (tun94809@temple.edu)
Lauryn Sakai (chinaru.sakai@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
We try to create a new community for anyone who is interested in fitness and can build confidence through workouts. We will do Crossfit and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in this club activities.
We hope TUJ students can get motivated by a healthy routine and workouts. If you want to make friends, try some fitness activities, or train your body for other sports, this club offers you the best activities!
Meeting times: 8 PM - 10 PM (Mondays) & 6 PM - 8 PM (Tuesdays)
Meeting place: West gym arena (Mondays) & Building 8 at SWU (Tuesdays)
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Leaders:
Hiroki Kaneko (tun94118@temple.edu)
Brian Benny (tuo30527@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2022
Welcome to the TUJ Futsal Club! We are open to players of all levels. If you are interested in playing futsal (soccer), making connections, and building friendships through a love of the game, be sure to join us! We will see you on the pitch!
We meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (5:45pm ~ 8pm) at SWU South Ground!
*Don’t forget to bring your TUID to enter in the SWU area!
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Leaders:
Mika Rei Pelletier (tuo27408@temple.edu)
Ishwor Bhandari (tun05045@temple.edu)
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TUJ Futsal
Since Spring 2012
We want to promote swimming at all levels. If you don’t know how to swim that is ok. There are swimmers at every level in the club. We want to create a fun environment in the pool where people can work on swim techniques and just enjoy time in the water.
Follow us on Instagram and contact us for more details!
Leaders:
Kaulana Suzuki (kaulana.suzuki@temple.edu)
Hideki Fukuda (hideki.fukuda@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2021
A no-stress, fun environment for tennis players of all levels to build friendships and have a good time after school. Thursdays, 17:30-20:00.
Meeting place: SWU Main Ground (you will need your Temple ID to enter this area!)
Meeting time: Thursdays, 17:30-20:00
Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!
Leaders:
Kanan Petersen (tup04830@temple.edu)
Katie Dicken (tup22701@temple.edu)
Since Spring 2021
New here? Wanna explore the city? Join us so you don't have to explore the city alone.
Japan is a beautiful place. Biking through routes that brings you across the valleys, hot springs, mountains, parks and lakes, cities, and food. Explore Tokyo on bike will be a wonderful experience!
Please contact us for more information and stay tuned for the latest club activities on our Instagram!
Leaders:
Grace Chan (tup36840@temple.edu)
Mei-Yun Lin (tuo52613@temple.edu)
Since Summer 2022
To gather students that are interested in Volleyball whether they are experienced or not. It is a place where people get to make friends and interact with people with different backgrounds. Also, it develops teamwork and communication skills with one another, regardless of language barriers. We have practice 2 times per week, and we occasionally go to the Minato-ku sports center to play volleyball with various age range and career. Here, there are more advanced players for students who want to challenge themselves. Our aim is to create an environment where people feel comfortable to express themselves and develop their skills as a player and as a person. But most importantly, to share a good time with one another and to have fun playing the sport!
Meeting time and place: Meeting time and place: Wednesdays, 8 PM to 10 PM, Friday 5:30PM to 10PM at West Gym
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Contact us for more details.
Leaders:
Saw Dewi Min Gaung (tuk93584@temple.edu)
Jasjot Bedi (tup16511@temple.edu)
Since Fall 2018
If you want to join any of the TUJ Clubs, make sure you email the leader and sub-leader of that club to ask for more details. You can find their email addresses in the description of each of the clubs.
Contact us
- Location: Temple University, Japan Campus, 1F (Inside the Office of Student Services and Engagement)
- Hours: 9:00-17:30
- E-mail: engagement@tuj.temple.edu
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tujactivities/