September 25 - 30, 2008
Japanese Festival Fall 2008
Welcome to Japan! Welcome to Waseda!
The ICC's Japanese Festival offers many opportunities for you to
become better accustomed to Japanese culture and life, through a
variety of fun events and activities. From Japanese martial arts
to day trips to traditional towns, the Japanese Festival has
something for everyone! Read on for more details...
Yokoso! Tokyo Cafe
Sept. 25th (thu): 3:00 – 5:00 pm
“Yokoso” means “Welcome” in Japanese. At the “Yokoso! Tokyo Cafe” you will get the chance to find out more about this diverse and exciting city! Local Waseda students will give a short presentation of the ins and outs of Japanese youth culture, followed by a “travel plan competition”, in which participants will plan their own ideal “one day tour” of Tokyo! (prizes awarded for the best plans)
For Waseda Students, Faculty & Staff Members
Registration Not Required
Partial Participation Welcome
Fee of Charge
Sept. 26th (fri)
Option 1: Kamakura (Capacity: 20)
Option 2: Nikko (Capacity: 30)
Don’t miss out on this great chance to visit one of two regional areas of great cultural interest and experience traditional Japan! In Kamakura: visit “Daibutsu” (giant Buddha), shrines and also make your own pottery! In Nikko: visit World Heritage and catch a glimpse of Edo era Japan at Edo Wonderland! Which will you choose?
For Waseda Students
Registration Required
Japanese Martial Arts
Sept. 29th (mon): 4:00 – 6:00 pm 
Interested in Japanese martial arts? Then, this is the event you have been waiting for! Get ready for authentic karate, mixed martial arts / kudo daidojuku and aikido performances from Waseda student clubs. Those brave enough may also get the chance to try for themselves!
For Waseda Students, Faculty & Staff Members
Registration Not Required
Partial Participation Welcome
Fee of Charge
Trying on “Yukata”
Sep. 30th (tue): 2:30 – 6:30 pm
Try on a beautiful Japanese “Yukata” (summer robe). Don’t forget to bring your camera! Also, please wear a light colored shirt (dark colored shirts will show through the neck of the Yukata).
For Waseda Students, Faculty & Staff Members
Fee of Charge
Drop by Anytime
Straw Sandals Workshop
Sep. 30th (tue): 4:30 – 6:30 pm
“Waraji” literally translates as “straw sandal”, and this traditional type of simple, eco friendly footwear has been used by Japanese people for generations. Now, here’s your chance to make your very own pair to take home as a souvenir (or wear to class??).
For Waseda Students, Faculty & Staff Members
Fee of Charge
Registration Required (Capacity: 30)
Click here for PDF version of the event poster!
The contents are the same as what you see on the web page.
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Inquiries: TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: japanese-festa@list.waseda.jp
