{"id":42473,"date":"2026-05-13T12:27:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=42473"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:21:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T04:21:31","slug":"template-event-announcement-en-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news\/2026\/05\/13\/42473\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Night \u223c Books. People. Connections \u223c (2026\/6\/24) \u25c6Deadline: 6\/15, 9am"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A single book can lead to an unexpected connection.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if we have books we love, we\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0often get the chance to sit down and talk about them with others.
\nSo we\u2019re hosting an evening just for that at the Haruki Murakami Library.<\/span><\/p>\n

The night begins with a special guided tour of the library.<\/strong>
\nAs you walk through the space,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0learn how it was created and hear the stories behind its unique architecture.
\nIt\u2019s\u00a0a rare chance to experience the library in this way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the tour,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0try a book-themed crossword puzzle.<\/strong>
\nSharing clues, searching for books, and solving the puzzle together will help conversations flow naturally.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThen comes a moment to share \u201cyour special book.\u201d<\/strong>
\nIn this calm space surrounded by books, you may discover someone else\u2019s favorite read and\u00a0perhaps even\u00a0something new about your own tastes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you love reading,\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0had much time to read lately, o<\/span>r have simply wanted to visit the Murakami Library, you\u2019re very welcome.
\nEven if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not familiar with Haruki Murakami,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0still enjoy the evening.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Come spend a warm, book-filled night with us!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Date & Time<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/h5>\n

Wednes<\/span>day,\u00a0<\/span>Jun<\/span>e<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>24th<\/span>, 20<\/span>26<\/span>, 5:<\/span>30<\/span>–<\/span>7<\/span>:<\/span>1<\/span>0pm <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Check in from <\/span>17<\/span>:<\/span>2<\/span>0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Place\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

The <\/span>Waseda<\/span>\u00a0International House of Literature (Haruki Murakami Library<\/span>)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Eligibility\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Waseda Students, Faculty and Staff\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

Language<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

English\/Japanese<\/p>\n

Fee\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

Free<\/span><\/p>\n

Capacity\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

about 30 people
\n<\/span>*Lottery results announced on the deadline day<\/span><\/p>\n

Application<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span><\/h5>\n

Via this form \uff0a<\/span>Requires MyWaseda login<\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline\u202f<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Mon<\/span>day,\u00a0<\/span>June<\/span>.<\/span>15th<\/span>, 9:00am<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries\u202f<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n

ICC
\n<\/span>Tel: 03-5286-3990
\n<\/span>Contact Form<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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