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Events for International Students
Orientation for International Students
| Date | Early April (Spring semester), Late September (Fall semester) |
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| Place | Yamagata University |
| For | Campus tour, guidance on how to use the YU library, learning the traffic regulation in Japan, etc. |
Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri (flower hat festival)
| Date | 5-7 August (three days) |
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| Content | Parade of Hanagasa Dancing |
| Led by | Yamagata City International Friendship Association |
Field Trip for International Students
| Date | Undecided (once a year) |
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| Content | A two-day field trip to experience Japanese culture and history |
| For | International students at all the four campuses |
Cultural Exchange Event
| Date | Mid October |
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| Content | Boat trip down the Mogami River, visit to museum, cross-cultural experiences, etc. |
| Host | The Ladies International Communication Club |
University Festivals
| Date | Mid October - Early November |
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| Campus/ Name of Festival |
Kojirakawa Campus: Yatsumine Festival Yonezawa Campus: Azuma Festival Tsuruoka Campus: Kakuju Festival |
| Content | Annual events organized by students; many including stores serving foods and drinks, symposium, concert, presentaiton and performance by student organizations, etc. |
Cultural Exchange Events with Local Community
| Date | Late January |
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| Content | Inter-cultural communication, networking, and information exchange meetings for international students and local residents in Yamagata Prefecture |
| For | International students enrolling in the higher educational institutes in Yamagata Prefecture, tutors, Yamagata Prefectural International Exchange Promotion Council, etc. |