Hi everyone! Welcome to the Waseda University!

I am Yunying Chai, a member of Student Advisors for Waseda Culture. Our job as Student Advisers is to spread and create Waseda’s culture.

“WASEDA University CULTURE & ART WEEK” is an event to introduce a wide variety of culture and arts of Waseda University. This year, the event will be held from October 9 (Mon, national holiday) to October 20 (Fri). Events such as concerts, live performances, lectures, exhibitions, stamp rallies will be held as usual.

This post is especially for international students (or visitors) who love to join the activities but do not fully understand Japanese. Don’t worry, I will introduce all the recommended activities to you in English on this page. Please come and experience the charm of Waseda Culture!

Event Leaflet

Here is a PDF of the Japanese version of the leaflet distributed on campus. Click on the image to enlarge. Please be aware that there may have changes from the information in the leaflet.

Museum Stamp Rally

Let’s walk around the Museums on Waseda Campus and join in the Museum Stamp Rally! Stamp one card on top of another to create a colorful illustration. Try to find the stamps at five different locations on campus to create your own original stamp card.

Here is the recommended stamp rally sequence. Still, you can start from any facility. There is no reservation required for joining in.

(1) Waseda Sports Museum (Waseda Arena 3rd floor), Toyama Campus.
(2) 125th Memorial Hall (Okuma Memorial Tower, 10th floor), Waseda Campus.
(3) Aizu Museum (Bldg. No. 2), Waseda Campus.
(4) Theatre Museum (Bldg. No. 5), Waseda Campus.
(5) Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1), Waseda Campus.

Wasemeshi Stamp Rally

Have you noticed there are many restaurants and cafes around Waseda University? In these places, you might experience new encounters and discoveries. Don’t be surprise. These are also parts of our Waseda Culture. Here, you can take part in a fun event called the “Waseda-Meshi Stamp Rally” and win a prize! This year, we will offer prize winner an original Waseda power bank for people who join the Wasemeshi Stamp Rally! Also, we will also offer three people a chance to have a trip in Saga prefecture.  You would get plane tickets (Haneda Airport <-> Saga Airport) and an entrance ticket for Okuma Shigenobu Memorial Museum.

*No reservation required.

How should I join in?

• STEP 1: Have lunch at Wasemeshi restaurants! Fill in your name, student ID number (if you are a Waseda student) or e-mail address on the Wasemeshi Stamp Card and collect 5 stamps at Wasemeshi restaurants. Next, register your name, student ID number (if you are a Waseda student), and e-mail address, using the application form below and save the receipt notification E-mail.
• STEP 2: Bring your Stamp Card AND receipt notification E-mail to Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1) to pick up your prize (power bank). The prize will offer for the first 1500 people. Your Stamp Card would be collected as exchange of the prize.

【Event Period】October 2 (Mon) – 22 (Sun), 2023
【Prize Pick-up time】10:00 – 16:30, Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1)

Note: You can find these stamp card in Waseda museums and all the Wasemeshi restaurants. Be aware that only one stamp per store is valid. The same stamp from same store is invalid.

For the Saga prefecture trip prize, a drawing will be held. Winners will receive an e-mail from the event office in November.

*Be aware that we cannot deliver the power bank prize by mail. Please come to pick up and we hope you can enjoy the exhibition in the Waseda University History Museum at the same time.

Museum Word Puzzle

You might need a little bit Japanese to join this activity. Find the hints for keyword from different Waseda Museums. Solve the word puzzle and the first 1000 participants would get Waseda orginal smartphone strap holder as a prize!

Notes: You can get the word puzzle worksheet from Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1), Aizu Museum (Bldg. No. 2), The Waseda International House of Literature(Bldg. No. 4), The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum(Bldg. No. 5),Waseda Sports Museum (Waseda Arena 3rd floor), or 125th Memorial Hall (Okuma Memorial Tower, 10th floor)

Bring the worksheet you finished to the Waseda University History Museum and get the prize.

【Event Period】October 2 (Mon) – 20 (Fri), 2023
【Prize Pick-up time】10:00 – 16:30, Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1)

Jazz Up Waseda! 2023

The New Orleans Jazz Club, the Modern Jazz Study Group, and the High Society Orchestra will hold a one-night-only special live concert at the Okuma Auditorium. The program is suitable for both jazz lovers and beginners. This is the second year we welcome these three circles to organize a collaborative session. So please come to join in!

【Date】October 13 (Fri), 18:00 – 20:00 (enter from 17:30)
【Place】Okuma Memorial Auditorium

Please do not forget to make a registration before you go!

WASEDA Anniversary Concert 2023

The Waseda University Symphony Orchestra will offer performance to celebrate the Waseda University’s anniversary. Please enjoy the sound of the orchestra playing in the Okuma Memorial Auditorium.

【Date】October 15 (Sun), 14:00 – 15:30 (doors open 13:30)
【Place】Okuma Memorial Auditorium

Please do not forget to make a registration before you go!

Museum Concerts

During the Waseda Culture and Arts Week 2023, concerts by student circles will be held at four museums located at the university. It is a good opportunity to enjoy live performances of various music genres in the special spaces like museums. If you have time, please feel free to drop by. (Free admission, no reservation required)

◆Waseda University Chorus Club

【Date】October 9 (Mon, holiday), 12:30-13:00
【Place】Plaza in front of the Theater Museum (Bldg. No. 5)
*If it’s a rainy day, the schedule will be delay to the next day

◆Waseda University Female Chorus Club

【Date】October 14 (Sat), 16:30-17:00
【Place】Honjo Waseda University Museum 2^nd floor (Bldg. No. 93), Honjo Campus

◆ Swing&Jazz Club

【Date】October 16 (Mon), 15:00-17:00
【Place】Waseda International House of Literature, Orange Cat Café, B1

◆ Waseda Unviersity Celt Music Club

【Date】October 17 (Tues), 17:00-17:30
【Place】Cafe Terrace, Waseda University History Museum (Bldg. No. 1)

Museum LIVE

Another live session but this time Waseda University students will give a powerful performance including cheerleading and Yosakoi dance in front of the Aizu Museum (Bldg. No. 2).

【Date】October 12 (Thu), 12:30-13:00
【Participating Circles】SHOCKERS (Male Cheerleading), Tokyo Hanabi (Yosakoi), Getappers (Dance)
*If it’s a rainy day, the schedule will be delay to October 16

WASEDA & HOSEI Cheerleading Performance

During sports competition, each universities’ cheerleading teams play important roles. Waseda Culture and Arts Week provides a special opportunity for cheerleading teams from Hosei University and Waseda University to have a performance together. Let’s go and cheer with them! No tickets will be issued for this event. Reservations are not required.

【Date】October 11 (Wed), 12:20-13:00
【Place】 Square in front of Aizu Museum
【Participating Circles】 Waseda University Cheerleading Club, Hosei University Cheerleading Team
*The performance would be canceled if it rains.

[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Waseda Sports Anniversary Stage

To celebrate the Waseda Anniversary, all the Waseda sports teams would come and cheer for Waseda-Keio rivalry in the autumn. Come and also cheer for them as a member of Waseda!

【Date】October 20 (Fri), 12:20-13:00
【Place】Square in front of Aizu Museum
*The performance would be canceled if it rains.

Notice

The form and content of the event may be subject to change based on the future infection situation. Please check our web page for the latest information.
Organized by Waseda University Cultural Promotion Division
Cooperated by Waseda University Co-op,Waseda University Merchants Association,Jimore Editorial Department, and Honjo City Board of Education
Supported by Shinjuku City
For inquiries about Waseda Culture and Arts Week as a whole, please contact Cultural Planning Division, Cultural Promotion Department, Waseda University.
E-mail: [email protected]

早稲田文化芸術週間 2023　－CULTURE&ART WEEK－