Upcoming Events in June
2025-06-03
Japanese Culture Series: Be Matcha
Date/Time: June 11 (Wednesday), 18:30 - 20:30 ※Door opens at 18:00
Content: Experience the Japanese tea ceremony like never before! Learn the tradition from an experienced practitioner, indulge in wagashi, and practice preparing your own matcha!
Tea Master: Mr. Sougai Okada (instructor of the Omotesenke School of Tea; Organizer, Sekai Chakai Community)
Max Participants: 12 *Recommended for students interested in culture, Japanese tradition, and macha*
Registration Link: https://www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/110/
Admission Fee:
Global Village Members: Free
Non-Members: 2000 yen
Japanese Culture Series: Karuta Culture Exchange
Date/Time: June 17 (Tuesday), 18:30–20:30 ※Door opens at 18:00
Contents: Join us for a unique and creative event hosted by the student group CORUNUM, where you’ll reflect on your personal memories and cultural experiences through a fun, hands-on Karuta activity! In this session, you’ll create original English Karuta cards (Japanese traditional card game) based on a short memory or experience. Following that, you will compete cross-culturally against other participants. This is a great chance to express your ideas, learn about different cultures, and connect with others.
About CORUNUM: CORUNUM is a student-led group composed of members from various universities and high schools. By creating cross-sector connections between companies, universities, NPOs, and other groups, the organization aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society where individuals can make the most of their strengths.
Max. Participants: 16 *Recommended for students interested in cross-cultural exchange, creativity, and English communication.*
Registration Link: https://www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/111/
Admission Fee:
Contents: Join us for a unique and creative event hosted by the student group CORUNUM, where you’ll reflect on your personal memories and cultural experiences through a fun, hands-on Karuta activity! In this session, you’ll create original English Karuta cards (Japanese traditional card game) based on a short memory or experience. Following that, you will compete cross-culturally against other participants. This is a great chance to express your ideas, learn about different cultures, and connect with others.
About CORUNUM: CORUNUM is a student-led group composed of members from various universities and high schools. By creating cross-sector connections between companies, universities, NPOs, and other groups, the organization aims to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society where individuals can make the most of their strengths.
Max. Participants: 16 *Recommended for students interested in cross-cultural exchange, creativity, and English communication.*
Registration Link: https://www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/111/
Admission Fee:
Global Village Members: Free
Non-Members: 2000 yen
Raising Global Awareness: Unlocking Global Potential in Students and...
Title: Raising Global Awareness: Unlocking Global Potential in Students and Institutions
Date/Time: June 27 (Friday), 18:30–20:30 ※Door opens at 18:00
Contents: Student mobility is increasing globally, and universities need to establish a global presence in order to attract international students. In this session, we will introduce Professor Miki’s personal experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. After that, we will discuss strategies that Japanese universities should adopt around the experiences of the participants.
Instructor: Norihisa Miki (Ph.D., Professor at Keio University; Department of Mechanical Engineering; Chair, Committee for International Affairs of Faculty of Science and Technology)
Max Participants: 25 *Recommended for students interested in study abroad, foreign countries, internationalization, and more!*
Registration Link: https://www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/113/
Admission Fee:
Global Village Members: Free
Non-Members: 2000 yen
Contents: Student mobility is increasing globally, and universities need to establish a global presence in order to attract international students. In this session, we will introduce Professor Miki’s personal experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. After that, we will discuss strategies that Japanese universities should adopt around the experiences of the participants.
Instructor: Norihisa Miki (Ph.D., Professor at Keio University; Department of Mechanical Engineering; Chair, Committee for International Affairs of Faculty of Science and Technology)
Max Participants: 25 *Recommended for students interested in study abroad, foreign countries, internationalization, and more!*
Registration Link: https://www.globalvillage-yhouse.com/pages/113/
Admission Fee:
Global Village Members: Free
Non-Members: 2000 yen