Waseda University’s Spring 2023 entrance ceremonies will be held on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 for all undergraduate and graduate schools. With considerations given to the current status of Covid-19 in Japan, in-person attendance to the ceremonies will be limited to new students only. However, the University has prepared a few opportunities for celebratory photo-taking around campus to allow students to remember this monumental occasion. Please take many pictures during this time to remember your journey at Waseda! When uploading photos to your social media channels, we would love it if you added #waseda and #waseda_university to your posts. 

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new incoming students. Congratulations and welcome to the Waseda community!

“WASEDA” & “W” 3D blocks photo spot

There will be a photo spot set up in the Okuma Garden and by the entrance (gate) to the Okuma Kaikan with our new “WASEDA” and “W” 3D blocks. Stop by with your family and friends to take a commemorative picture!

*As the blocks disassemble easily, please refrain from leaning on them or moving them.
*Depending on the weather conditions, we might not be able to set them up. 

Take a commemorative photo with an iconic Waseda object using AR

How to use the WebAR app

Note: The WebAR app can only be used with a smartphone. Also, it may not be available for use depending on your smartphone model and/or OS. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

The WebAR app is compatible with the following: 

• iPhone: iOS15 and later, requires latest Safari browser 
• Android: Android 10 or later, requires the latest Google Chrome browser 

Step 1: Access the WebAR app from the QR code or links below.

QR codes:

Okuma Auditorium

Okuma statue

Waseda Bear

Links:
Okuma Auditorium:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/96ac1c9c-68b1-4333-b2c0-a9eb322cda83

Okuma Statue:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/6e1387b3-e20e-4daa-9d50-f42c9bb9a5a1 

Waseda Bear:
https://www.less-ar.com/spacear/719256fb-a8ff-4498-84e6-42041503e86f

Step 2: Approve less-ar.com access to your camera. 

Step 3: The 3D image will pop up in your camera (example below, but with the real-time background of where you’re standing visible!)

Step 4: Take a photo and if you’d like, post the photo on social media and tag us at #waseda and #waseda_university