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Waseda Arts and Culture Week 2022 came to a close on 21 October (Fri), Waseda University’s foundation day, with the holding of about 40 diverse events over the 12 days from 10 October, including concerts, live performances by student groups, lectures by invited celebrities, the Wasemeshi Stamp Rally and a present project that allowed participation and experience. The festival has hosted around 40 diverse events, including a variety of projects.

This year, for the first time in three years, we were able to hold the event in person, and many visitors came to the museum and event venues every day. We hope that you were able to experience the fascination of Waseda culture first-hand and encounter new discoveries.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the event, the performers, everyone involved, and everyone who supported this event.

Now, let’s take a look back at the 12 days filled with various aspects of Waseda culture, in pictures!

Okuma LIVE

Waseda University student groups made a spectacular opening to Waseda Culture and Arts Week.

Museum Concerts

The Waseda University Music Circle performed. Each museum was filled with their own rich harmonies.
（Glee Club、Celtic Music Club、Tsugaru Shamisen Club ”Mitsudomoe”、Mandorin club）

Waseda University-Rikkyo University Joint Cheering Demonstration

Cheering groups from both Waseda University and Rikkyo University gathered in front of the museum. They gave a strong cheer for the victory at Jingu Stadium and the success of Waseda Culture and Arts Week.

Jazz Up WASEDA!

Three jazz circle collaborative sessions! Over 600 jazz fans gathered for a special one-night-only concert.

Waseda University 140th Anniversary, WASEDA Anniversary Concert 2022

The Waseda University School Song and Waseda’s Glory echoed through the Okuma Auditorium.

Museum LIVE

The passionate performances of ”Sakigake Hibiki” and ”SARAHbelly” captivated the large audience gathered in front of the museum.

Manga Portrait Present

Everyone was very satisfied with the portraits that the Manga Reserch study group put their heart and soul into.

‘BELLE’ Special Screening at Okuma Auditorium and Conversation between Director Mamoru Hosoda and Professor Hideto Tsuboi”

We had a dialogue on the theme of “story and video” and answered many questions from Waseda students.

Valuable footage of Shigenobu Okuma, “Special Screening of Documentary Film “Japan Antarctic Expedition”

Mr. Masanori Ohba, senior researcher at the National Film Archive of Japan, explained the valuable footage released in 1930.

Cheers to all athletic clubs! “Foundation Anniversary Special Waseda Sports Anniversary Stage”

All athletic clubs gathered to express their gratitude for their daily work and their hopes for the Waseda-Keio match.

Activities of Student Advisers for Waseda Culture during Waseda Culture and Arts Week

Next year’s “Waseda Culture and Arts Week 2023” is scheduled for October 9th (Mon/holiday) to 21st (Sat). Everyone, please look forward to it!

 

Waseda Culture and Arts Week 2022