Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities
III. What Kind of Activities are Available?
The activities of clubs and circles can be roughly divided into two types: sports and cultural activities.
Sports-oriented groups include tennis, baseball, soccer, American football, rugby, volleyball, track and field, swimming and dance, not to mention all types of traditional Japanese sports such as judo, kyūdō (archery) or aikido. Also, many universities have snowboarding and skiing groups, so it may be a good opportunity to try winter sports.
There are countless kinds of groups dedicated to cultural activities. Just to name a few, there are music clubs (such as orchestras, choruses and bands), clubs related to photography and films, volunteer groups, and English Speaking Societies (ESS) whose aim is to raise the members’ English level.
Among cultural clubs, there are international society groups that promote friendship between Japanese and international students. They usually organize parties to help students mingle and events where Japanese students guide international students around tourist spots in Japan.
- 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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