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'What is a Cross-Culture Discussion Group'

In this group, same members' i.e. International students and Japanese students meet once every week and talk about their cultural, cross- cultural experience and their daily thoughts in a very relaxed environment.

Through this Cross-Cultural Discussion Group...

• One can be friends with students from Japan and around the world!
• Can deepen the Intercultural understanding!
• Mutually sharing the hints for success of student and International student's life!
• Cultivation of self motivation and cultural motivation!

Voice of the Participants

• "It is a friendly atmosphere. Unlike lecture, I was able to actively participate without hesitation"
• " It was interesting to know about the cultural difference"
• "I was able to learn about the internal aspect as well as the general aspect of International students."
• "I feel, as if I have learned more about my own country than the other countries."
• "Progressing style of the group, i.e. with due respect to all was good. Could talk freely"
• "Learnt that there is a need to listen seriously and give respect to different views of others."
• "I liked the leisurely atmosphere of drinking tea and eating sweets."
• "Talked freely, could learn about so many countries, it's a place for making friends."

Events for Spring Semester 2025

To be announced as soon as events are scheduled.

The following are the events held last year.

Nihongo Cafe
We'll hold Nihongo cafe events on Oct. 1(Tue)and Oct 19(Sat)Nihongo cafe is an intercultural exchange event in which participants talk to each other in a relaxed atmosphere. Not confident in speaking Japanese? First time joining this kind of event? Don't worry! Our student staffs will be there to support you! Join us and looking forward to seeing you then!

10/1 Nihongo Cafe

• Date:1st, Oct(Tue)14:00-15:15(Reception 13:30-)
• Place:Global Engagement Center 1st floor lounge
• Eligibility:Student in Nagoya University, Gifu University, and Nagoya University Affiliated high school
• Participation Fee: Free
• Registration:Please sign up from the link below(Participation on the day is also welcomed!)
Please sign up here

Oct 19 Nihongo Cafe(Homecoming Day Event)

• Date: 19th, Oct(Sat)10:00am-12:00pm(Reception 9:30am-)
• Place: Global Engagement Center 1st floor lounge
• Eligibility: Anyone who are 16 years old or older can sign up(Our main targets are current students, alumni members, and family of alumni members)
• *Please contact us if you are younger than 16 and would like to join
• Participation Fee: Free
• Registration:Please sign up here
  
  

Organized by Nagoya University International Affairs, Global Engagement Center / Co-organized by Student Support

*Inquiries
Nagoya University International Affairs, Global Engagement Center, Support Team
MAIL:nunihongocafe@gmail.com