Come join the ICC Japanese Culture Week! We’ve got a variety of fun and interesting events to let you experience Japanese culture while meeting new friends on campus. All events are free of charge and you can register easily online via MyWaseda. Come immerse yourself in Japanese culture!
Traditional Japanese Dance & Yukata Wearing (June 25)
– Join a dance workshop & try on a yukata! -【Sign Up Period: June 1 – June 21】
Receive basic instruction in traditional Japanese dance from the famous performer and teacher: Ms. Kaari Koide from the Koide School of dance in this one-time special workshop. You can also try wearing a traditional yukata with members from the Waseda Wakamono-kimono-kai.
※You’ll wear the Yukata over your own clothes so please wear something light.
Date & Time
Jun. 25th, 2018 (Mon.) 4:30 – 6:00pm (Doors open: 4:15pm)
Place
1st Fl., Okuma Garden House (Bldg.25)
Eligibility
Waseda students only
Language
Simple Japanese
Capacity
40 students (A lottery will be held if applicants exceed this capacity)
Fee
Free!
Registration
*Register via MyWaseda by June 21 (Thu) 9:00am.
http://bit.ly/2KtcP1g
Tsugaru-jamisen & Wadaiko Performance (June 27) -Performances That Inspire: Feel The Spirit of Japanese Traditional Music-
The Tsugaru-jamisen lovers circle “Mitsudomoe” and the Wadaiko circle “Sakigake Hibiki” present their extremely popular performances of Tsugaru-jamisen and Wadaiko drumming.
Come and feel the power of the traditional Japanese instruments!
Date & Time
June 27th, 2018 (Wed.), 6:15 – 7:45pm (Doors Open：5:30pm)
Place
Waseda University Ono Memorial Hall（Bldg.27 B2F）
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Staff and General Public
Language
Japanese and English
Capacity
200 people
Fee
Free!
Registration
Not needed
Ikebana Workshop (June 29) -Try your hand at the Japanese art of flower arrangement-【Sign Up Period: June 1 – June 21】
Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of arranging flowers for display. For this Ikebana event, a teacher from the Ikebana school – Sogetsu School – will give an Ikebana demonstration followed by an Ikebana workshop, where you can try making your own display.
After the workshop, you’ll be able to take the flowers with you as souvenirs that you can enjoy in your home! This is a great chance to see up close the skill of a professional Ikebana teacher and receive instruction from her directly.
Date & Time
June 29th, 2018 (Fri.) 4:30 – 6:00pm (Doors open: 4:15pm)
Place
1st Fl., Okuma Garden House (Bldg. 25)
Eligibility
Waseda students only
Language
English
Capacity
40 students (A lottery will be held if applicants exceed this capacity)
Fee
Free!
Registration
*Register via MyWaseda by June 21 (Thu) 9:00am.
http://bit.ly/2IjynkB
Inquiries:
Tel: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]
