Japan House Program

Japan House (International Seminar House) is a residential facility (with traditional Japanese-style rooms) designed for international students enrolled in the Asian Studies Program or the College of Global Communication and Language. The concept behind it is to provide an environment outside of class where students can improve their Japanese language skills and experience Japanese culture in their daily lives.

The program is not merely an opportunity for language acquisition or a dormitory to live in. It encourages mutual learning of language, lifestyle, and values through shared living with international students.

International Seminar House

 
• Activity Details
  On Saturdays and Sundays when there are no classes for the Asian Studies Program, students plan and organize events on their own, inviting international students to participate. While events that showcase Japanese culture are preferred, any unique ideas that promote deeper interaction between international and Kansai Gaidai students are also welcome.
 
• Housing Period
  Spring Semester: April to early August
  Fall Semester: September to early March
 
• Application Period
  Spring Semester: Around December
  Fall Semester: Around July
 
• How to Apply
  Check the application guidelines published via Rapport

Home Visit Program

This program invites international students to Japanese homes on weekends or holidays, aiming to provide opportunities to interact with families and communities, and to deepen mutual understanding.

Visiting a Japanese household and engaging with families and people in the local community offers international students a chance to experience "living Japanese culture" that cannot be learned in classrooms or from books. We encourage you to introduce Japanese customs, culture, and family life to the international students you meet through this program.

 
• Activity Period
  Asian Studies Program
  Spring Semester: February to May
  Fall Semester: September to December
 
• Application Period
  Spring Semester Activities: Around December
  Fall Semester Activities: Around July
 
• How to Apply
  Check the application guidelines published via Rapport
 
• Who Should Apply
  1) Students who commute from home in the Kansai region
  2) Students who have obtained consent from all the family members in their household to host an international student
  3) Students who can host international students on weekends and introduce them to Japanese lifestyle and culture
 
• Activity Details
  We encourage you invite international students to your home on weekends or holidays and spend time with them in your everyday life. This could include enjoying meals together or participating in local activities such as festivals, sports events, or bazaars—any form of interaction is welcome. While the planning of activities is up to you, this program is intended for households that can host international students as a family unit.
  (Example activities) Introducing them to Japanese cuisine, inviting them for dinner, family gatherings, barbecues, attending autumn festivals, showing them around local tourist spots, taking walks through shopping streets, going shopping, watching movies, bowling, playing Hyakunin Isshu (a card game), etc.

RA (Residence Assistant)

At GLOBAL COMMONS -YUI-, students who assist the dormitory staff are known as RAs (Resident Assistants), a role commonly seen at universities in the United States.

Living alongside the residents, RAs support their daily lives by ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, assisting them with any issues they have, and planning events designed to enrich their experience at YUI. They also work with residents to organize and run these events. Because of these responsibilities, RAs are expected to have a high level of English proficiency and strong management skills, making the role a good opportunity for personal growth.

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