{"id":41434,"date":"2026-03-18T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=41434"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:36:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:36:46","slug":"icc-perapera-pax-2411-en-2-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news\/2026\/03\/18\/41434\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s talk in Japanese! Calling all Japanese Learners! ICC Japanese Chat Club (May 2026)\u25c6Deadline: 4\/27, 9am"},"content":{"rendered":"

Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

The spring semester is just around the corner! We warmly support all international students as you embark on this new academic term!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To international students studying Japanese: Even though you work hard in class, do you feel like you have “no opportunity to speak Japanese” once you leave the classroom?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019re also facing the challenge of “not being able to make Japanese friends…”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If so, we highly recommend the ICC Japanese Chat Club, a popular event held every semester! <\/span>
\nAt this event, you\u2019ll have the chance to engage in lively conversations with Japanese students while practicing your Japanese.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you feel a bit nervous about talking to new people, don’t worry!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event follows a “club-style” format, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet the same people repeatedly, giving you a greater chance to make friends who share your interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2605Feedback from past participants<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“It’s a short time, but I get to speak a lot of Japanese!”<\/span>
\n<\/span>“I’ve made new Japanese friends!”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to your participation!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Date<\/h5>\n

*Thursday Club, 4<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> Period
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>May 7, 14, 21, 28<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Time<\/h5>\n

3:15-4:15pm (Venue opens at 3:10pm)<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Place<\/h5>\n

Waseda Campus
\n*Location will be sent to confirmed participants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h5>\n

Waseda Students who want to speak in Japanese<\/p>\n

Language<\/h5>\n

Japanese — All levels are welcome!<\/p>\n

Fee<\/h5>\n

Free<\/p>\n

Capacity<\/h5>\n

Around 55 people
\n*The lottery results will be emailed by the day after the deadline
\n*<\/span>Those who can attend <\/span><\/span>all scheduled sessions are prioritized<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Application<\/h5>\n

via this form<\/a><\/p>\n

*There is also a choice for native-speaker<\/span> Supporters<\/span>, so please be sure to select the correct one (for Participants\/Japanese Learners<\/span>).<\/p>\n

Deadline<\/h5>\n

Monday, April 27, 9:00am<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before Applying<\/h5>\n

Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC\u2019s policies on Cancellation, Infection Prevention, Food Allergens and Reasonable Accommodations (here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Enquiries<\/h5>\n

ICC
\nTel:\u00a003-5286-3990
\nContact Form<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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