Starting TOMORROW!! “Japanese Culture Week” will be held at Student Commons (1A203)!! January 21st – 23rd

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The annual “Japanese Culture Week” will be held again this year to celebrate the New Year 2025 at the Student Commons (1A203)!
You can experience various aspects of Japanese culture, including KAKIZOME (calligraphy for the New Year), making NENGAJO (New Year’s greeting cards), traditional New Year games like Fukuwarai and Koma spinning, traditional Japanese music and dance live performance, and Run Run Quiz – Japanese Anime edition -. Come join us and enjoy the activities!

This event is open to everyone at the University of Tsukuba! Come experience and share the fun of the Japanese New Year and the many aspects of Japanese culture, and help us make this a great opportunity for international cultural exchange!

Note: The “Run Run Quiz – Japanese Anime Edition -” requires a reservation. The form has been closed because the number of participants has reached the limit.

Important Notice for Participants: Photos and videos will be taken during the event. These images may be used for the University of Tsukuba’s publicity (website, SNS, articles, etc.). Please participate with this in mind. If you have any concerns about the use of photos or videos, please notify us in advance.

●Activities and Experiences

• Traditional New Year Games
• Calligraphy Experience
• Origami
• Ema (Wooden Plaque) Prayer Experience

●Craft Events

• Pop-up Card Craft
• Pressed Japanese Maple Leaves Art Craft
• Shimenawa Rope Making
  (Only on January 21 (Tue, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)

●Exhibitions

• Ikebana Flower Arrangement Display (by Ikenobo Ikebana Club)
• Calligraphy Display (by Kirishogeidan)

●Performance Live

• January 22 (Wed) 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
  Tokimeki Taiko-Juku
  (Wadaiko & Traditional Japanese Instruments)
  
• January 23 (Thu) 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
  KIRIKIRIMAI
  (Yosakoi Soran Dance)

●Run Run Quiz – Japanese Anime Edition –

• January 23 (Thu) 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
  (Reservation required, registration begins
  around 12:00 PM on January 6 (Mon))

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Thank you for your understanding.

★Craft Events★
January 21 (Tue) – January 23 (Thu)
(Reservation not required, entry/exit is flexible, feel free to join without preparation)

• Shimenawa Rope Making
  (Only on January 21, Tuesday)
  It’s surprisingly easy to make!
  Why not decorate with your very own handmade shimenawa rope?
  
• Pop-up Card Making
  Try making your own New Year’s cards or greeting cards!
  
• Pressed Japanese Maple Leaves Art Craft
  Autumn leaves grown on campus are waiting for you!
  Let’s create original bookmarks or cards with them.

★Performance★

Enjoy traditional Japanese music and dance up close, performed by student organizations from the University of Tsukuba!
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience it.

January 22 (Wed) 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

• Tokimeki Taiko-Jyuku
  (Wadaiko/Traditional Japanese Instruments)
  
  In case of rain, the performance will be canceled.

January 23 (Thu) 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

• KIRIKIRIMAI
  (Yosakoi Soran Dance)
  
  The performance will proceed regardless of rain.

★Run Run Quiz – Japanese Anime Edition –★
January 23 (Thu) 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
(Note: The ending time may vary slightly)

●Schedule / Details
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Registration
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Run Run Quiz and fun game activities are being prepared!

★ You will be divided into teams and challenge a game. Search for simple quiz cards related to Japanese anime hidden around the Student Commons area, and work together with your team members to find the answers!
☆ Whether you’re an anime fan or not, come join us! Teams will be divided based on your level of anime knowledge, so there’s no need to worry!
★ You’re welcome to enter as an individual or with friends—both are great!
☆ Feel free to join the event in cosplay of Japanese Anime! (This is optional, so it’s up to you to wear a costume or not♪)
★ At the end, there might be a special gift for all participants…?!

●How to Apply
Please register using the form below (registration will close once the participant limit is reached). →The form has been closed! Thank you for your registration!
https://forms.office.com/r/x8F4iMkn84