Sports Clubs

List of Clubs & Organizations (Sports Clubs)

Sports Clubs offer students the opportunity to join and play their favorite activities with peers on both TUJ and SWU grounds.

Student organizations—created and run by students—are overseen by Student Engagement which is housed within the Office of Student Services and Engagement (OSSE).

*Please keep in mind clubs may choose to be inactive during certain semesters. If your favorite club is marked inactive this semester, check again on the following semester and they may be active then, or reach out to the club leaders directly to follow up on the status of the club!

Badminton Club

Hello! This Fall semester, we are meeting every Tuesday night at the TUJ gym from 5:30-8pm! We have four courts, two for casual play and two for training. We welcome every player and every level! Please bring a pair of indoor shoes, but we have rackets you could use.

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Andrew Wang (tur65606@temple.edu)
Guanghe Chen (tur19652@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2022

Baseball Club

Hello everyone! We are TUJ Baseball Club!
Whether you have ever played baseball or not, come join us and have fun!
We aim to give students an environment in which to interact with many students throughout baseball!

Leaders:

Yuta Maruyama (tuu11914@temple.edu)
Shion Fujita (tur99170@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2025

Basketball Club

The goal of the basketball club is to create a comfortable environment to relieve stress from studying through exercise, and for anyone to play basketball no matter their skill level. As well, to have somewhere to enhance interpersonal skills, and have opportunities to create lasting friendships with people who share similar hobbies and interests.

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Ethan Takeuchi (tuq07100@temple.edu)
Alex Goldstein (tus39990@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2019

Cycling Club

The TUJ Cycling Club is a student-led community for anyone passionate about cycling — from first-time riders to seasoned racers. Our mission is to bring together TUJ students through group rides, events, and shared adventures on two wheels.

We organize casual weekend rides around Tokyo, riverside routes, and occasional long-distance challenges. The club welcomes all types of bikes, including mamacharis, cross bikes, electric-assist bikes, and road bikes. Helmets are required for safety, and rental bikes are available for those without their own.

Whether you’re looking to explore the city, stay active, or connect with fellow students, the TUJ Cycling Club is open to all skill levels. Join us and ride at your own pace!

Instagram: @tujcyclingclub

Leaders:

Miguel Dela Cruz (tuq63100@temple.edu)
Selen Lin Bostan (tus67471@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2025

Fit & Lift Club

Hello everyone! We are Fit & Lift Club!
Whether you have been training or not, come join us and have fun!
We give students personalized training program, and a coach is there for you to seek the better version of yourself!!

Leaders:

Ryo Hokugo (tuu67340@temple.edu)
Taisei Uchiya (tus47945@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2025

Futsal Club (Soccer)

Hey, we are TUJ Futsal, and we are so excited to invite you all to play futsal with us. We are an active club meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18:00-20:00 at the SWU South Ground and we look forward to seeing you there

For more detailed meeting times, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

*Don’t forget to bring your TUID to enter in the SWU area!

Leaders:

Kolby Hart (kolby.hart@temple.edu)
Gabriel Kuamoto (tur87137@temple.edu)

Facebook:
TUJ Futsal

Since Spring 2012

Jiujitsu Club

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on self defense and encompasses many training techniques. We are a club that strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and safe for everyone that wants to join.

Leaders:

Kathryn Guadagnuolo (tus75142@temple.edu)
Christopher Kendall (christopher.kendall@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2024

Kendo Club

We are the club for the martial arts practice of Kendo. We are having joint practices with the Showa Women's University Kendo Club in the old gym or the underground gym (Building #8).
Beginners are welcome.

We practice Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Leaders:

Hideyuki Tateyama (tup77742@temple.edu)
Eric Sebastian Redmon (tup23596@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2023

Lacrosse Club [Inactive FA25]

Pickleball Club

Pickleball is a smaller version of tennis with some slightly altered rules. All levels are welcome.

Check out our Instagram and contact us for more details.

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Nicolas Philips (tur19872@temple.edu)
Miki Asano (miki.asano@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2024

Ping Pong Club [NEW]

Quartz/TUJ Dance Club

Welcome to QUARTZ! We are TUJ’s dance club that meets 2-3 times a week to learn various styles of dance. Whether you have a lot or no dance experience, come join us and have fun!

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Ibuki Tsuchiya (tup15363@temple.edu)
Rune Katsuura Frotscher (rune.katsuura.frotscher@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2022

Running Club

Ski & Snowboard Club [Inactive FA25]

Swim Club

Tennis Club

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!)
For detailed meeting times, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Hikaru Ito (tun89276@temple.edu)
Kenya Douglas (Tup33432@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2021

TUJ Figure Skating Club

Volleyball Club

Our goal is to gather students that are interested in volleyball, regardless of skill level, and to create an environment where people feel comfortable to express themselves and develop as a player and as a person. It is a place where students can get together and interact over a shared interest in volleyball while also developing teamwork and communication skills with one another, regardless of language barriers. But most importantly, to share a good time with one another and to have fun playing the sport!

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Taiger Ogasawara (tur04793@temple.edu)
Luke Ginoza (tuq29188@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.

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Location: Temple University, Japan Campus, 1F (Inside the Office of Student Services and Engagement)
Hours: 9:00-17:30
E-mail: clubs@tuj.temple.edu or engagement@tuj.temple.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tujactivities/