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Small World Coffee Hour
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 for Fall Semester 2025
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Join us for a relaxed and friendly Gengo (Language) Cafe, where you can enjoy conversations in both English and Japanese!
Language supporters will be there to help, so don’t worry if you're a beginner or joining alone. Everyone is welcome!
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Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 17:00-18:00
Location: International Center (Global Engagement Center) Room 210
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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Join us for a fun and casual event where simple yet exciting presentations take the stage.
Five students from Nagoya University and alumni member will share their unique stories and ideas.
Enjoy unique presentations and connect with others in a relaxed setting!
Presentation Titles:
Kanji in Korea: Compared with Japan
International Relations. Do you know about this area?
Every Country has its own Story: TV Series, Films, and Books from 233 Countries and Regions
Trail Running: When the Mountains teaches me
The Importance of Noticing the little things
Instagram:nucoffeehour
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Date and Time: Sunday, December 14th, 2025, 14:00-17:00 (Entrance & Exit Free)
Language: Japanese and English
(MC will summarize the presentation in both languages.)
Venue: Nagoya University, Higashiyama Campus, International Center Lounge
(Global Engagement Center Lounge)
Registration: Presentation Hour participation
Advance registration is not required but is appreciated for preparation purposes.
On the event day walk-ins are always welcome!
We are also recruiting volunteers to help with event operations on the day.
If you are interested, please kindly let us know in the form.
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Enjoy a cozy autumn craft session and create your very own original leaf bookmark!
Feel free to drop by and enjoy crafting together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 15:00-17:00
Location: International Center (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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Join us for a relaxed and friendly Gengo (Language) Cafe, where you can enjoy conversations in both English and Japanese!
Language supporters will be there to help, so don’t worry if you're a beginner or joining alone. Everyone is welcome!
Click on the image to view the PDF
Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 16:30-17:30
Location: International Center (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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The Global Engagement Center, Advising Counseling Services (ACS) and
Presentation Hour student team is looking for presenters for the next Presentation Hour Event.
This event offers a casual opportunity to enjoy various presentations by Nagoya University students, affiliated high school students, and guest speakers while enjoying coffee or tea.
Why not share your overseas experience, study abroad stories, hobbies, current passions, or research in a brief 7-minute presentation?
Presenter Application Form
(Deadline: October 29)
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, afternoon December 14, 2025
Location: Lounge, 1st Floor, International Center (GEC), Higashiyama Campus, Nagoya University
Presentation Format: 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide
Languages: English or Japanese
Presentation Topic: Free choice (study abroad, cross-cultural experiences, research, hobbies, current passions, etc.)
We look forward to many applications!
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Join us for a relaxed and friendly Gengo (Language) Cafe, where you can enjoy conversations in both English and Japanese!
Language supporters will be there to help, so don’t worry if you're a beginner or joining alone. Everyone is welcome!
Click on the image to view the PDF
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 16:30-17:30
Location: International Center (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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Coffee Hour is an organization running intercultural exchange events.
Our goals are to create an international community, to improve language skills and to create a welcoming atmosphere.
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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 Advising & Counseling Services 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 Advising & Counseling Services
Telephone : 052-788-6117 email: isa@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
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