Welcome to WASEDA! There will be a Welcome Festival at the ICC held for all new students to the school! We have ICC Welcome Cafe, TOMODACHI Lunch, Language Lunch, Discover Tokyo!, Photo Scavenger Hunt. Make new friends, get the essential info about student life, and get your Spring Semester at Waseda off to the right start! Check the website for the events you’re interested in. Both new students and senior students are welcome! We will be waiting for your participation!
ICC Welcome Cafe

In this event ICC student staff will provide you with a visual tour of what the ICC can do for you. Come to find out how to make the best of Waseda’s diverse student body, and then enjoy chatting with other participants during the free talk time!
*Free drinks and snacks!
Times & Dates | Apr. 1(Fri)⇒ 1:00 – 2:30 pm & 3:30 – 5:00 pm Apr. 6(Wed)⇒ 4:30 – 6:00 pm Apr. 12(Tue) & 14(Thu)⇒ 4:30 – 6:00 pm |
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Place | ICC Lounge (1st Fl., Bldg. 3) |
Eligibility | Waseda students |
Registration | Not required |
Fee | Free! |
Capacity | 50 people (first come, first seated) |
Language | Free (MC will be in English and Japanese) |
TOMODACHI Lunch

Looking for a casual spot to have your lunch? Then come grab a seat at the TOMODACHI Lunch. Get a feel for what the ICC can do for you and meet other students interested in cross-cultural networking.
Times & Dates | Apr. 4 (Mon) – 8 (Fri), Apr. 12 (Tue) and Apr. 14 (Thu) from 12:15 to 12:55 pm (Bring your own lunch!) |
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Place | ICC Lounge(1st Fl., Bldg. 3) |
Eligibility | Waseda students |
Registration | Not required |
Fee | Free! |
Capacity | 50 people (first come, first seated) |
Language | Free! |
Language Lunch

Want to meet new friends during your break time? How about practicing a language you’re learning casually with other students? If so then check out the Language Lunch Events held by the ICC. There will be English, Chinese and Korean lunches held during the Welcome Festival, and everyone from beginners to native speakers are welcome!
Times & Dates | English Lunch ⇒ Apr. 11 (Mon), 12:15 – 12:55 pm Chinese Lunch ⇒ Apr. 13 (Wed), 12:15 – 12:55 pm Korean Lunch ⇒ Apr. 15 (Fri), 12:15 – 12:55 pm (Bring your own lunch!) |
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Place | ICC Lounge(1st Fl., Bldg. 3) |
Eligibility | Waseda students |
Registration | Not required |
Fee | Free! |
Capacity | 50 people (first come, first seated) |
Language | As specified by the event title (feel free to add some Japanese if necessary) |
Discover Tokyo!

Make new friends while discovering attractions in Tokyo! At “Discover Tokyo!”, work in teams with other Waseda students to create your perfect one day trip around the city. Various maps and brochures will also be available for your use! There will be prizes given to the winning team!
*Free drinks and snacks!
Times & Dates | Apr. 4 (Mon) & Apr. 7 (Thu), 4:30 – 6:00 pm |
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Place | ICC Lounge(1st Fl., Bldg. 3) |
Eligibility | Waseda students |
Registration | Not required |
Fee | Free! |
Capacity | 50 people (first come, first seated) |
Language | English and Japanese |
ICC Photo Scavenger Hunt
Discover Waseda in teams of both Japanese and international students, going around the campus and completing various given missions. Make friends who you can hang out together with for a whole afternoon, or for the rest of your campus life! Prizes given to the winning team!
Times & Dates | Apr. 5 (Tue) & Apr. 8 (Fri), 4:30 – 6:00 pm |
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Place | Starts at the ICC Lounge (1st Fl., Bldg. 3) *be sure to show up by the starting time |
Eligibility | Waseda students |
Registration | Not required |
Fee | Free! |
Capacity | 50 people (first come, first seated) |
Language | English and Japanese |
Inquiries:
Tel: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]