2024 circles and clubs orientation for international students

FSF (Friends Without Borders) (English)

UTokyo Japanese Calligraphy Club (東京大学書道研究会)

Hi! We're UTokyo Japanese Calligraphy Club! We practice Kanji(Japanese Alphabet) every Friday and talk about each other's daily lives! If you wanna take a look at Japanese traditional culture or talk to local students(and some international students) in Japanese and English, please feel free to contact us! If you're interested in joining our activities, please DM @todai_shoken on Instagram first. then we'll send you the details of our activities!

MIDORIKAI CHORUS CLUB (緑会合唱団)

MIDORIKAI CHORUS CLUB

The Chemistry Club (教養学部化学部)

　Congratulations to all new students on your enrollment. 　The Chemistry Club of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at the University of Tokyo is the only club that can conduct experiments in the Komaba laboratory. We loosely conduct activities such as weekly experiments and mock experiments at the Komaba Festival. Each member can freely conduct experiments using reagents from the laboratory and the hazardous materials storeroom. Any missing reagents can be purchased with the Chemistry Club's funds. You are free to participate in our activities as often and when you wish. 　If you are interested, please feel free to contact us via email or X (formerly Twitter). Whether you have always been interested in chemistry or not, we are looking forward to hearing from you!

International Co-Creation Platform(東京大学Diligent 国際共創会ICCP)

Doyukai (東大ビリヤードサークル 撞友会)

Doyukai is a pool club. We practice from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays. Many of the members take part in matches called JPA on Tuesdays.

Association for Biological Research on Wildlife (生物学研究会)

We are the Association for Biological Research on Wildlife, at the University of Tokyo. Our main activities are observing a wide range of living creatures in the wild, from moss to insects to birds, and collecting their specimens. On long holidays and breaks, we go to places with rich nature, not only in Japan but also sometimes abroad. We are looking forward to exploring the wonders of wildlife with you!

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We are usually looking for ways to communicate naturally and without anxiety about the worries we want to talk to others about.

UTokyo LEGO Club (UTLC) 東大LEGO部

The UTokyo LEGO Club (UTLC) is celebrating its 17th anniversary this year. We exhibit collaborative large-scale works (e.g. an amusement park, the MIYASHITA PARK at Shibuya, and the "Naranja Academy" of Pokémon Scarlet) and individual works at school festivals held twice every year. We also get frequent commissions from companies and other organizations, creating LEGO works and holding workshops mainly for children in and out of Tokyo. We often chat on Discord and stream live videos on YouTube on a regular basis. The UTLC welcomes all LEGO lovers! It doesn't matter whether or not you are skilled in LEGO-design, as we will support you. We sincerely look forward to your participation!

UTokyo ITF Taekwondo Club (東大テコンドー部)

Hello! We are the UTokyo ITF Taekwondo Club! ITF Taekwondo is the original style of the Korean martial art, Taekwondo. Most of our members start as complete beginners, so don’t worry if you have no experience in martial arts or Taekwondo. We also have an instructor who teaches in English, and many of our members speak English as well! Starting Taekwondo will help you expand your social connections on campus. If you want to make friends with local students, join our club! Additionally, we are planning to hold interaction events with Seoul National University in both Tokyo and Seoul this A semester! We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!!

University of Tokyo Bicycle Racing Team (東京大学運動会自転車部競技班)

We are the University of Tokyo Bicycle Racing Team. We participate in bicycle races and practice for races. Most students in this team had never ridden a road bike until they joined this team, so any person is welcome.

The University of Tokyo Broadcast Research Association (東京大学放送研究会)

SIU FC

We want to create a low-hurdle environment for anyone (including the ones from abroad) to enjoy soccer. It’s completely free just to join the circle.

University of Tokyo WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM (ホッケー部女子)

University of Tokyo Wrestling Club(レスリング部)

The University of Tokyo English Speaking Society (東京大学E.S.S.)

The University of Tokyo Girls' Volleyball Club (東京大学運動会女子バレーボール部)

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Coro Letizia (コーロ・レティツィア)

Coro Letizia is the official women’s choir of the University of Tokyo, composed solely of female students, and was established in 2009. As the university’s representative choir, we perform the university’s songs at official ceremonies such as the entrance and graduation ceremonies. We are the only group that gets the opportunity to sing at prestigious venues like the Budokan and Yasuda Auditorium every year. Being a choir made up entirely of female students from the University of Tokyo, we offer a unique space to form close friendships while pursuing the delicate and soft harmonies that only a women’s choir can create. Although our main focus is women’s choir music, we also perform mixed choir pieces with the University of Tokyo men’s choir, Chor Akademie, at our regular concerts and campus festivals, allowing us to enjoy richer harmonies and expand our repertoire. Additionally, we will be participating in a joint concert with Seoul National University in Korea this coming March. Beginners are more than welcome, and many of our members start with no prior experience in choir. With the guidance of a professional voice trainer, everyone is able to improve steadily and enjoy singing.

The University of Tokyo Jazz Combo東大ジャズ研究会)

We are the only jazz combo circle at Tokyo University. Regular jam session is held every Friday night at 6PM〜9PM. Feel free to join us!

British Rock Society (British Rock 研究会)

British Rock Society

The University of Tokyo Archery Club（洋弓部）

Welcome to the University of Tokyo Archery Team! We are a passionate group dedicated to promoting the sport of archery while fostering a supportive community for all skill levels. Our team trains regularly and competes in various local and national events throughout the year. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced archer, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey at any time during the school year. For more information, visit our website or contact us!

The UTokyo Yuri Society (東京大学百合愛好会)

The UTokyo Yuri Society is the only club in UTokyo dedicated exclusively to yuri. With around 50 members, the club's main activities revolve around biweekly meetings and the annual publication of a newsletter. The biweekly meetings provide a casual space for members to gather and chat about yuri. The newsletter, the "Liliest" series, consists of various articles written by volunteer members, including reviews, discussions, and original works. The newsletter is mainly distributed at "Comiaca," a doujinshi convention by UTokyo members. Additionally, the club holds discussions on creative works and hosts activities focused on detailed readings and presentations.

Shirobarakai Chorus (東京大学白ばら会合唱団)

Shirobarakai Chorus is the University of Tokyo's longest-established choir circle, with a history of 78 years. Registered with the University of Tokyo Orientation Committee and officially recognized by the Ochanomizu University, our club practices twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We practice in a friendly atmosphere in preparation for performances on the school festival stage and at yearly concerts. Some of our members don't have music experience, but with the coaching of a professional musician and careful voice training, everyone from beginners to the experienced can improve while having fun. The attraction of Shirobarakai is the warm atmosphere and close friendship among the members. The members are very close to each other, regardless of gender and age, and there is a lot of interaction besides practice. Many members belong to other clubs, so you can meet many unique members and enjoy the group in your own way. Please come and see the Shirobarakai Choir!

Shamisen Club 三味線くらぶ(長唄研究会)

We play a kind of Japanese music called "Edo nagauta" with shamisen, a traditional Japanese musical instrument, and singing. Most members were begginer when they started it. The teachers offer free practice, so very little money is necessary as activity costs. We also have a club room in the Komaba Campus, where students can practice on their own. We are active jointly with the International Christian University (ICU) Nagauta Kenkyukai, and we hold a joint concert every December in which all first-year students also perform. If you are interested in our activities, please visit our SNS!

UTokyo Christian Student Fellowship (東大キリスト者学生会)

UTokyo Modeling Club (模型部)

UTokyo Modeling Club is a modeling club consisits of more than 15 UTokyo students who really love scale modeling. We are welcoming guys who are interested in plastic models, GUNPLA, railroad models, full scratch models, 3D printer outputs and so on, whatever scale model.

FKEN (東京大学フォークソング研究会)

FKEN(Folksong Kenkyukai) is a band circle that welcomes members regardless of the term, grade, or music experience. You can share interest in all genres of music(Alternative, Post-punk, Shoegaze, Post-hardcore, etc…). We hold concerts once a month where you can play songs from any band, including FKEN members’ own bands. Let’s share great music experience and enjoy band together!

SOS Brigade the University of Tokyo Branch (SOS団東大支部)

SOS Brigade the University of Tokyo Branch is a club that recreates the "SOS Brigade" featured in the popular anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya". Our regular activities include engaging in projects inspired by the series(E.g., Setting up bamboo decorations on campus, visiting locations that served as settings in the anime) as well as freely pursuing activities that members find interesting.

The University of Tokyo Shorinji-Kempo Club (東京大学運動会少林寺拳法部)

What is Shorinji Kempo? Shorinji Kempo is a self-defence art born in Japan. Shorinji Kempo is a martial art that originated in Kagawa Prefecture in the post-war period. Its founder, Sōdōshin, organised and reorganised the fist techniques he had learnt in China and added his own originality and ingenuity to them. Although it is a relatively new martial art, it is one of the nine major martial arts of Japan. It is characterised by two types of techniques: hard techniques, such as thrusting and kicking, and soft techniques, such as throwing and joint techniques, and places emphasis not only on technique but also on mental development.

Tatekan Club (東京大学立て看板同好会)

We are the Tatekan Club, dedicated to creating "Tatekans" (Japanese signboards). If you've visited Komaba Campus, you've likely noticed many Tatekans around, and some of them were made by us! We meet several times a month to paint and craft these signboards. If you have a message you'd like to share through a Tatekan, feel free to join us! We warmly welcome international students. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us on X (formerly Twitter) at @tatekan_UT (DMs are open).

polaris (Eng.)

Organisation that organises and runs University of Tokyo orientation events for female high school students.

OVAL JAPAN (Eng.)

Student organisation organising one of the largest international business competitions in East Asia with university students from China, Japan and Korea.

Todai Study Abraod (東大留学GoGo)

It provides information and creates vertical and horizontal links with the aim of making study abroad more accessible to Tokyo University students.

UT-topos (Eng.)

A place-based club for LGBT+ people, mainly students from the University of Tokyo.

UTokyo GXSN (東京大学GXSN)

An organisation working to make the University of Tokyo campus sustainable.

ut.code(); (Eng.)

a development programming circle launched in 2019.

Umeet (東大UmeeT)

Information media that disseminate the diverse attractions of the University of Tokyo inside and outside the university.

International tennis club

We play tennis in a relaxed manner. We have a simple lesson for beginners. We play tennis with students and graduates of various origins, languages, and cultures. We use mainly English to communicate with our members.

Todai Shimbun (東大新聞社)

Todai Shimbun Foundation is an organisation that carries out newspaper production activities in the hands of University of Tokyo students.

Chawabiyori（茶話日和）

A media outlet that communicates the people, life and culture of East Asia through interaction and dialogue with a diverse range of people.

TGIF (Eng.)

A student group that promotes interaction among non-students and international students through various projects.

Bizjapan (English)

A non-profit organization where people with a global perspective and entrepreneurial spirit gather and start running projects.

AFPLA (English)

Student organisation hosting a conference once a year for East Asian students with an interest in politics.

MPJ Youth (English)

An intercollegiate organization where students interested in Africa gather to learn about the continent from various fields.

UTFR (English)

UTFR shares information and provides mutual aid and is is consisted of UTokyo students from non-advanced schools.

UK-JP Student Conference (English)

A student organization that organizes conferences where students from Japan and the UK gather to discuss social issues.

UTFF (English)

We make formula racing cars from zero and aim for the championship in the Formula SAE Japan contest.

iGEM UTokyo (English)

"iGEM" is the world championship of biological Robocon. It involves programming biology through genes to solve various challenges.

Komaba Student Union

Since: 1949~1950 Mission: Defend all-members university autonomy and offer walfare benefits from students’ perspective.