{"id":43433,"date":"2026-08-26T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T00:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/?p=43433"},"modified":"2026-08-26T08:34:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T23:34:26","slug":"icc-welcome-festival-2504-en-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news-en\/2026\/08\/26\/43433\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC Welcome Festa Fall 2026 (9\/26~10\/30)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F-610x863.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F-610x863.png 610w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F-940x1330.png 940w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/assets\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Welcomefesta_2026F.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image by ICC<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Welcome to WASEDA!<\/h1>\n<p>ICC is having a Welcome Festa, with multiple events for new students.<\/p>\n<p>Make new friends, get essential info about student life, and get your Spring semester at Waseda off to the right start!<\/p>\n<p>Check the events below and click the link for each one you&#8217;re interested in. (The webpage for events currently in preparation will be published once the announcement is ready.)<br \/>\nBoth new and continuing students are welcome!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re looking forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news-en\/2026\/08\/04\/43436\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dates: 9\/26<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559795&quot;:0}\">\u00a0\uff08No pre-registration needed! \uff09<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Place: <span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Waseda Campus, <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Building 3, 1st floor, <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Howard Hagiya Memorial <\/span><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">International Student Lounge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On entrance ceremony day, why not make your very first \u201cconnections\u201d at Waseda?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great chance to meet not only fellow new students, but also international and current Waseda students!<br \/>\nEnjoy snacks and drinks while chatting freely, and join in fun activities with prizes.<\/p>\n<p>Take the first step to making friends\u2014come and join us!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/news-en\/2026\/07\/27\/43339\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dates: 9\/28~10\/7<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559795&quot;:0}\"> (No pre-registration needed! )<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this sounds like you&#8230;<br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u30fbI want to get over my nerves about this new environment&#8230;.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u30fbI want to get to know students from different countries and make new friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u30fbI want to talk and exchange information about classes, student clubs, part-time jobs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u30fbI want to know about the ICC and what they do there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Come join us at the Welcom Cafe!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Campus Photo Adventure @Waseda &amp; Toyama Campus (Currently in preparation)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Date: 10\/14 (Deadline: 10\/7, 9:00 AM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Would you like to have an adventure on campus with your fellow local and international students? You will form teams and complete various missions, such as taking a selfie with Okuma statue or making a jump shot in front of the main gate. We have prizes for the winning team!<\/p>\n<h2>Rice Harvesting @Tokorozawa Campus (Currently in preparation)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dates: 10\/3 (Deadline: 9\/27, 9:00 AM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you ever harvested rice before?<br \/>\nJoin us at the verdant Tokorozawa Campus and give it a try!<br \/>\nCome and enjoy a great experience in nature with us!<\/p>\n<h2>Language Lunches (Currently in preparation)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559795&quot;:0}\">Several Days in October (No pre-registration needed! )<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can chat casually in a specific language during lunchtime. For new students, it is a great opportunity to try out an ICC event.<br \/>\nBy joining, there are so many things you can experience, such as meeting new people and learning about other countries.<\/p>\n<h2>Japanese Tea Party (Currently in preparation)<\/h2>\n<p>Enjoy a Japanese tea experience with matcha making!<br \/>\nLearn about the history and characteristics of Japanese tea, sample several types, and enjoy traditional sweets.<br \/>\nSip your tea while chatting and connecting with other participants, and deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Events<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICC\u00a0hosts various other events as well. Please check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/en\/events\/report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the event page<\/a> for details.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Enquiries<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ICC\uff1a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/EDCf3ZUUhR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact Form<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Festival with multiple events for all students!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":43532,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[95],"tags":[82,132,135],"class_list":["post-43433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","tag-events-en","tag-talk-en","tag-visit-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43433"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43685,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43433\/revisions\/43685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/icc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}