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II. How Often Do They Meet/Practice?
As we mentioned in I. What are Clubs and Circles?, the frequency of practices varies from one group to another.
There usually are one to three practices a week, although some groups –very few– practice every day. On the other hand, certain clubs and circles have activities less than once a week or only practice in a certain season.
Apart from their usual activities, many clubs and circles also have gasshuku (training camps) several times a year. Often held during school vacations, at gasshuku, members stay in dormitories nearby the training facilities in order to practice intensively for a few days. Besides brushing up your skills, you can get to know the other members by living under the same roof. So joining a club or a circle is a good way to experience this aspect of Japanese culture.
- Extracurricular Activities at Japanese Universities
- I. What are Clubs and Circles?
- II. How Often Do They Meet/Practice?
- III. What Kind of Activities are Available?
- IV. Are There Any Typically Japanese Clubs/Circles?
- V. How Can I Find the Perfect Club or Circle?
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