YAMAGUCHI UNIVERSITY

Activities for International Students

Events

Yamaguchi University aims to enrich your social opportunities with a range of year-round events. Organized by Yoshida’s on-campus residents, the Tanabata-sai (Star Festival) is held in summer. In fall, the student-run University Festival takes place on each campus. The festival is called “Himeyama Festival” on Yoshida Campus, “Medical Festival” on Kogushi Campus, and “Tokiwa Festival” on Tokiwa Campus. You can get active in your student life with the festival providing you with a great opportunity to mingle with not only Japanese students but also with local residents. In addition, the university has invited alumni back to campus for Homecoming celebrations since 2012. Former international students are also welcome to attend this event.

Incoming International Student Orientation
April/October

Yamaguchi University offers Orientation for incoming international students twice a year. It covers topics such as the outlines of Yamaguchi University, procedures at the Immigration Office, trash separation, anti-crime measures, traffic rules, and more. It also aims to enable international students to forge a new friendship with each other through recreational activities, etc.

International Student Gathering
November

We host the International Student Gathering on an annual basis to give international students encouragement and promote the cross-cultural understanding. The Gathering consists of two parts. In the first part, a panel discussion is conducted and international students make presentations on their countries/regions and experiences in Japan. The second part features a social with the participation of over 300 people including international students, international researchers, Japanese students, local supporters of international students, faculty and staff at Yamaguchi University including President. Playing of traditional musical instruments, singing and dancing by international students always liven up the Gathering.