Do you know the Japanese traditional card game Karuta?
You may have heard about karuta from the anime movie “Chihayafuru”. Some may have memorized “Hyakunin Isshu” in school.
What’s your impression of karuta? You might think that it is played on special occasions such as New Year’s Day, but something you don’t usually see in daily life. And international students might not have many chances to learn and play it.
ICC will hold Karuta Night with the cooperation of Japan Life and Language Support Organization (LJ). In this event, you can play “Nihon Karuta” made by LJ and even make your own karuta!
“Nihon Karuta” is the karuta for everyone! Even if you don’t know kanji, Hyakunin Isshu, or the rules of karuta, it doesn’t matter! Just knowing hiragana is enough.
You can also take home the karuta you made during the event as a keepsake!
Sign up now!
Date & Time
Friday, December 16th, 2022, 6:15-7:45pm (Venue opens at 6pm)
Deadline
Thursday, December 8th, 11:59pm
Place
Waseda Campus *Details sent to confirmed participants
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Faculty and Staff
Language
MC: English & Japanese
Presentation: Japanese
Workshop: Mainly Japanese (English support available)
Fee
Free
Registration
Via MyWaseda
Capacity
about 50 people (by lottery) *Results announced on the deadline day
Cooperation
Japan Life and Language (LJ) supports people who live in Japan no matter their country of birth, culture or traditions. LJ helps anyone in Japan to live their best life. The Great East Earthquake in March 2011 was the motivation to establish this organization. LJ strongly believes in its mission statement, “Live Together, Learn Together,” and is always there to help you to overcome any difficulties.
Before Applying
- Canceling after applying causes confusion and may prevent others from participating. Please read the ICC Cancellation Policy and check your schedule carefully before applying.
- Applicants are required to read and accept our Covid-19 Policies.
- There is a possibility that this program may be cancelled or changed due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. In that case, the ICC will notify you as soon as possible.
Inquiries
ICC
Tel: 03-5286-3990 Email: [email protected]
