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What is a Small World Coffee hour?

This small world coffee hour is organized once every month, with the intention of increasing opportunities for multi-cultural exchange within the campus. It is place for inter-cultural interaction, where international students and Japanese students with different backgrounds meet and talk about their daily life and cultural differences in a very relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy coffee or tea and a game (networking game), which can enhance cultural exchange or friendship. Please do participate in this, as this is an opportunity for making friends with people across the countries, from undergraduate level, graduate levels etc. It is a chance for enhancing your international existence.

Voice of the Participants

• "I was able to listen to various interesting and overseas talk"
• " It was good, I was able to talk with everybody freely"
• " It was interesting to learn about foreign countries"
• " I could have the real experience of listening to an International student"
• "I was able to talk to students from various age groups and scholastic years"
• "Through this coffee hour my circle in the university has widen".

Scheduled programs

Fall Semester 2024

GENGO (language) Cafe by Coffee Hour

Why not enjoy chatting in Japanese and English before the new semester starts?
Our language supporters will be there to help you connect and chat with others.
Feel free to drop by and join the conversation!

Date & Time: Friday, March. 28, 14:30-15:30
Location: International Building (Global Engagement Center) 1F Lounge
Languages: Japanese & English
Who can join: Nagoya University students (domestic & international) and NU-affiliated school students

Free to join, no registration required!
We look forward to seeing you!


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GENGO(Language) Cafe

Date: Friday, January 10, 17:00-18:00
Location: Lounge, 1st floor, International Building
Languages: Japanese & English
Open to: Nagoya University students (domestic & international) and NU-affiliated school students
*No registration required
Practice Japanese, English, or both!
Language supporters will also be available.
Come and enjoy some casual conversation with us!

Calligraphy Event

Date: Friday, January 31, 15:00-16:30
Location: CALE Forum, 2nd floor, International Building
Languages: Japanese & English
Open to: Nagoya University students (domestic & international) and NU-affiliated school students
*No registration required
Write characters, draw pictures, or simply explore the art of calligraphy!
Beginners and experienced participants are both welcome.

We look forward to seeing you again in 2025!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!


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GENGO (language) Cafe by Coffee Hour

Date & Time: Friday 20 Dec, 5pm-6pm
Location: ILAS Main Building, 1st floor, Room S14
Languages: Japanese & English
Who can join: Nagoya University students (domestic & international)
and NU-affiliated school students

We will be setting up tables to chat in English and Japanese!
We will have language supporters to navigate the conversation!

Free to join, no registration required!
We look forward to seeing you!

Organized by: Global Engagement Center Support Team, International Affairs, Nagoya University

Co-organized by: Coffee Hour Student Team
email: nucoffeehour@gmail.com


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MOVIE NIGHT by Coffee Hour

This week's Coffee Hour event is "MOVIE NIGHT"!
Let's relax and watch a movie together with some snacks to end the week.
No registration required, so feel free to join us after class!
After the movie, enjoy a fun quiz as well!

Date: December 13 (Fri) 16:00-18:00
Location: Global Engagement Center 1st Floor Lounge
Languages: Japanese & English
Open to: Nagoya University students (domestic & international) and Nagoya University Affiliated School students

Organized by: Global Engagement Center Support Team, International Affairs, Nagoya University

Co-organized by: Coffee Hour Student Team
email: nucoffeehour@gmail.com

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Presentation Hour "20 seconds of Inspiration"

Join us for a fun and casual event where simple, exciting presentations take on the stage.
Four Nagoya University students will share their unique stories and ideas.
Enjoy unique presentations and connect with others in a relaxed setting!

Presentation Titles:
"18 Views of Japan I Encountered"
"Travel and Philosophy: An Unconventional Way to Enjoy Your Journey"
"Why ideas worth spreading? Why ideas change everything?"
"Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021: Asymmetric Organocatalysis"

Date and Time: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 14:00-16:00 (Entrance & Exit Free)
Language: Japanese and English
Venue: Nagoya University, Higashiyama Campus, International Building Lounge
For : Nagoya University and Gifu University (students, faculty, and staff), students from Nagoya University-affiliated schools

For more details:Poster (JP/EN)

Registration: here

Advance registration is not required but is appreciated for preparation purposes.
Walk-ins are always welcome!

Spring Semester 2024

July 5th Fri: 21th Presentation Hour "20 seconds of Inspiration"

Presentation Hour is organized once or twice a year to offer you opportunities for academic interactions with students through intercultural/multicultural presentations.
Come and listen to NU students talk about their research, interests, and experiences while enjoying coffee, tea, and snack!

Date: 5th July 2024 (Friday) The deadline of registration is July 4th.
Time: 17:00-19:00
Language: The presentations will be in English or Japanese.
MC will support summarizing in both languages.
Place: International Center (Global Engagement Center) 1st floor lounge
For: Nagoya University and Gifu University students, Staff, and NU High School students

For more details: Poster (JP/EN)
Register here

June 30 Sun: Small World Coffee Hour ”Nagoya Castle Day Trip

Date: June 30 Sun, Meeting at North Ticket Gate, Nagoya-Jo Sta. at 10:00
Cap.: 20 (First come, first served)
Fee: JPY550 (admission 500+ insurance 50) Lunch is not included.
Language: English/Japanese

For more details: click here
Please sign up here

Small World Coffee Hour

Speed meet with ice cream
How's your new semester going so far? Come join us at our Coffee Hour event!
You can enjoy chatting with new people during our "speed meeting" session and eat ice cream!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Date: May 28 (Tue), 2024, 16:00-18:00
Place: Global Engagement Center 1F Lounge
Language: English and Japanese
For more details: click here
Please sign up here
*Participation on the day are also welcome

Date and venue is displayed on bulletin boards of each department. Your participation will be appreciated. Please keep a check on the bulletin boards.

Would you like to be our Small World Coffee Hour Staff?

Every semester, the Global Engagement Center Support Team accepts application from Japanese and international students who would like to plan and conduct this Coffee Hour together. Please contact us if you are interested in working as a student staff.

Voice of the staff

• Enjoy meeting many people at the coffee hour!
• You will also grow upon meeting an awesome personality!
• It is not difficult managing this with any other task!
• This is for those who would like to unfold their possibilities!
• We feel delighted every time!

Inquiries regarding Small World Coffee Hour

Global Engagement Center Support Team, Nagoya University
Telephone : 052-788-6117 email: isa@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp