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Report: “Let’s Make Kumihimo-A Traditional Japanese craft!” (Presented by SIED)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:22:38 +0900

Hello! This is SIED.

On Wednesday, June 18th, we held an event organized by SIED titled “Let’s Make Kumihimo-A Traditional Japanese craft!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge. A total of 19 participants joined us — 8 international students and 11 local students.

At this event, participants learned about “kumihimo“, a traditional Japanese craft, and then had the chance to make their own braided cords. Before starting the actual crafting, they were introduced to the history of kumihimo and its uses in modern times. Participants also shared and introduced traditional crafts from their own home countries or regions, fostering cultural exchange.

With the support of the staff and fellow participants, everyone was able to create a beautiful kumihimo in colors of their choice. Although everyone was able to braid their cords to a certain length, all participants expressed a desire to continue working on them at home. As a result, the event concluded without fully finishing the cords by tying off the ends.

We received many positive comments from the participants, such as:

“It was surprisingly easy to make!”

“I was able to relax and enjoy it.”

“It was a lot of fun to experience Japanese culture while connecting with students from various countries.”

SIED will continue to organize various international exchange events in the future, so stay tuned!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “ Let's make an original fan (UCHIWA)!” (Presented by SIED)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:04:28 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On Friday, July 4, we held the SIED-organized event “ Let's make an original fan (UCHIWA)!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge, with a total of 8 participants - 2 international students and 6 local students.

In this event, participants made their own original Uchiwa fans by drawing pictures and putting stickers on them. Some participants designed their own Uchiwa fans based on traditional Japanese patterns and landscapes, and we believe they were able to experience Japanese culture through the creation of their own Uchiwa fans.
We would be happy if the participants could survive the hot and humid summer in Japan by using the Uchiwa fans they created.

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience at our event. We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

(This event was originally scheduled for July 3rd, but was held on the 4th due to scheduling circumstances.)

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Kyoto Walking Tour” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:39:25 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, June 29, we went to Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Kiyomizu Temple for the SIED event “Kyoto Walking Tour”.
A total of seven people, six international students and one local student, participated in the event and had a great time.

In this event, participants went to Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple for a free stroll.
It was a great pleasure to see the participants actively communicating with each other and getting to know each other during the free time for strolling.

SIED will continue to plan a variety of events! We look forward to your participation!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's try Zentangle!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:23:38 +0900

Hello, We’re SIED.

On Friday, June 6th, SIED organized an event called "Let's try Zentangle!", which was attended by a total of eight people, including four international students and four local students.

At this event, participants made bookmarks using Zentangle and created collaborative works.

First, the history and methods of Zentangle were explained, and participants were able to deepen their understanding of Zentangle.

When making bookmarks, each participant drew their favorite pattern, bringing out their own individuality.

For the collaborative works, SIED staff and participants worked together to draw patterns on the Doshisha University emblem, creating wonderful works! Why not give Zentangle a try at home?

SIED will continue to organize various international exchange events. We look forward to your participation.

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let’s go to Kashihara Jingu!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:51:17 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, April 20th, we held an event called "Let’s go to Kashihara Jingu!" in Kashihara, Nara prefecture.

This time, the meeting point was in front of Kashihara-jingu Station. The participants began with self-introduction as an icebreaker and then enjoyed a pleasant walk together toward Kashihara-jingu.

Along the way, they crossed the bridge at Fukada Pond and visited Nagayama Inari Shrine, making the most of the beautiful weather.

Kashihara Jingu, in particular, left a strong impression – it's a truly mystical place that seemed to be enjoyed not only by the international students but also by the local students.

At the end of the visit, everyone offered prayers at the shrine and viewed the Sazare-ishi, the symbolic stone mentioned in Japan's national anthem, Kimigayo. The event concluded after a walk to the northern torii gate.

Throughout the stroll, we were delighted to see active interaction among the participants.

As the shrine we visited is not only beautiful place but also rich in history, we were very pleased that the participants were able to experience a piece of Japanese culture and history through this event.

A big thank you to everyone who participated!

SIED will continue to host various international exchange events in the future. We hope to see you there!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's Think about SDGs!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:32:37 +0900

Hello, this is SIED.

On Friday, May 30, a SIED-organized event “Let's Think about SDGs!” was held at the SIED lounge, attended by a total of 8 participants: 5 local students and 3 international students.

In this event, participants played “Sugoroku”, a Japanese game based on the theme of sustainable development (SDGs), which is one of the objectives of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai.
Each participant then set a specific goal for the SDGs that he or she would like to work toward in the future.

At the end of the event, participants were presented with Doshisha University limited edition eco-bags as prizes.

The participants seemed satisfied with the event.

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events in the future! We look forward to your participation!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “International party ~Let’s learn local culture!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:30:45 +0900

Hello! This is SIED.

On Friday, April 18th, we held the SIED-organized event “International party ~Let’s learn local culture!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge. A total of 63 participants joined us, including 53 international students and 10 local students.

In this event, participants experienced making lanterns while learning about the regional culture of Nagasaki. Before creating the lanterns, participants engaged in an icebreaker activity that introduced Nagasaki’s culture as a starting point. With international students learning how to fold the lanterns from local students, everyone was able to create beautiful lanterns!

We were happy to hear feedback such as, “I’d love to join another event!”

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events in the future!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

2025 APSU-JAPAN: Study at Doshisha University – Imadegawa Campus

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:31:59 +0900

Calligraphy (Shodo Club)

For 5 weeks from May 25th to June 27th, APSU-JAPAN: Study at Doshisha University 2025 was held at Imadegawa Campus.

In 2025, we had 12 students who studied about Japanese culture, history, and literature by using Doshisha facilities. Not only in the academic aspects, they could also deepen their understandings of Japanese cultures and life by taking the field trips to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. Special thanks to Shodo (calligraphy) club, Kenyukai Karate club at Doshisha University, and Kado (flower arrangement) club at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, for cooperating and providing the opportunities to experience the traditional Japanese cultures.

Doshisha students were involved in the APSU-JAPAN program as “Tomodachi Partners” or auditing students, expanding their own perspectives and values through close interaction with short-term international students and contributing to the program by actively supporting their life in Kyoto.

The farewell party held at Amherst Guesthouse was a great success, with a slide show of photos of memories created by APSU students and janken (rock-paper-scissors) game. In a cheerful atmosphere, the program was closed with lots of smiles.

Orientation

Karate (Karate Club "Kenyukai")

Flower Arrangement (Kado Club, Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts)

Welcome Party

Farewell Party①

Farewell Party②

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Report: “Let's plant rice!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:27:59 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, June 15th, we held an event called "Let’s Plant Rice!" in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto!

A total of 10 participants joined, including 4 international students and 2 local students.
The international students were especially fascinated by the experience, as it was their first time planting rice in Japan.

For lunch, we all enjoyed delicious rice balls made of “Asahi rice” harvested from this very rice field last year, along with pork miso soup and curry.

In addition to SIED participants, many others joined in, including families with small children, high school students, and local volunteers, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

Some participants shared their feedback, saying, “The rice planting experience was so much fun!”

A big thank you to everyone who participated!

SIED will continue to host various international exchange events in the future. We hope to see you there!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's make a wind bell!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:03:59 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On June 24th (Tue.), SIED hosted an event, “Let’s make a wind bell!” at the International Community Lounge on Imadegawa Campus. 9 international students and 7 local students, 16 students in total, participated in this event.

At this event, participants had the opportunity to paint wind chimes, a symbol of summer in Japan, and wrote their goals and wishes on strips of paper. International students and local students mixed together and communicated with each other to complete beautiful wind chimes.

First, we explained what wind chimes are and what their appeal is, helping participants deepen their understanding of them.

Then, we painted the wind chimes. Each person painted their favorite picture with their favorite color, and completed their one-of-a-kind original wind chimes. All the participants were very good at painting!

We received wonderful feedback from participants, such as "It was a lot of fun. We had a great time."

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience through our event. We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's cook 西紅柿炒鶏蛋!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:03:04 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On June 25th (Wed.), SIED hosted an event, ”Let’s make 西紅柿炒鶏蛋 !” at the Doshisha Amherst House on Imadegawa Campus. 1 international student and 9 local students, 10 students in total, participated in this event.

At this event, participants deepened their understanding of China by learning about the history and characteristics of 西紅柿炒鶏蛋, a classic Chinese home-cooked dish, and trying to cook it themselves! Before cooking, everyone learned about the background of the dish and enjoyed getting to know each other through icebreakers. Many were surprised by the unfamiliar name at first, but once they learned that it’s one of the China’s most beloved home dishes, they couldn’t wait to get started.

After gaining knowledge about the dish, it was time to cook! Following a demonstration by the SIED staff and using the recipe as a guide, everyone had a great time making it. Although some struggled with adjusting the heat or seasoning, they tasted and adjusted the flavors to their liking. In the end, everyone enjoyed their delicious meals together!

After the event, we received many positive comments from participants saying that they would like to participate in the event again.

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience at our event.

We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

[Research News] Tackling Depressive Symptoms in High School Students by Honing Emotional and Social Skills

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:03:12 +0900

A research team including Assistant Professor Kohei Kambara has developed a promising long-term intervention program that helps improve emotional well-being in high school students in Japan.

To address rising depressive symptoms among high school students, researchers have developed a year-long intervention called the Mastery of Interpersonal Relationships and Emotional Skills program. Tested among 120 part-time high school students, the program significantly reduced the progression of depressive symptoms in frequent participants. By integrating key emotional and social skill training into the school environment, the program offers a practical and scalable model for universal mental health prevention in high school settings.

Reference
Kohei Kambara, Yugo Kira, Misuzu Matsumoto, Suzuka Hako, Tomoya Ito, Akiko Ogata, Universal school-based prevention program for decreasing the depressive symptoms of high school students on a part-time course: Developing the MIRaES program in Japan, Children and Youth Services Review, Volume 174, July 2025, 108343
DOI : 10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108343

For more details, please see the website of Organization for Research Initiatives and Development, Doshisha University.

https://research.doshisha.ac.jp/news/news-detail-78/

This achievement has also been featured in the “EurekAlert!.”
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1088586

Image title: Depressive symptoms are common among high school students
Image caption: Many school programs have been developed to combat depressive symptoms, but most fail to accommodate the needs, time constraints, and individual experiences of older high school students.
Image credit: userpilot1 from Openverse
Image source: https://openverse.org/image/e392c616-886d-47e4-94e4-18d4b93a0003?q=girl,+upset&p=12
License type: CC-BY 2.0
Usage restrictions: Credit must be given to the creator.

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Examination for the Spring Semester 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:55:34 +0900

The information regarding the examination for the Spring semester 2025 has been updated. Please refer to " Examination Types and Notes" for details.
　Examination types and notes

Contact	Contact List “Offices of Faculties and Graduate Schools''

Northeastern University Summer Program 2025 – Imadegawa Campus

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:59:30 +0900

　From May 12 to May 23, Northeastern University Summer Program, Dialogue of Civilizations Japanese Language and Culture, was held at Imadegawa Campus.

　We welcomed 5 students from Northeastern University (hereafter referred to as NEU), Boston, U.S.A., and they studied about Japanese language and culture throughout the program. In the culture seminar classes, special visiting lecturers were invited and students tried Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy on campus. They also experienced pottery lesson and Aikido lesson off-campus. Although most of them experienced those activities for the first time, they listened to lecturer’s explanation attentively showing their positive attitudes to learn about Japanese tradition and culture.

　In addition to the cultural seminars, students worked on diligently improving their Japanese abilities which they have been studying at least one year at NEU. Through Japanese language classes and conversation sessions with Doshisha students who joined the program as “supporters”, all of them showed remarkable growth. We were surprised to see them making full use of their Japanese language skills in various situations.

　Students and supporters not only interacted with each other in the classes, but also shared a lot of time in Kyoto such as strolling Gion area. It seemed they fully enjoyed their stay in Kyoto in many aspects.

　Although it was only two weeks that they stayed at Doshisha, we hope they will spend rest of their program in Japan energetically and continue to study Japanese language and culture even after going back to their country.

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Report: “Japanese Chat & Picnic” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:43:28 +0900

Hello from SIED!

On Thursday, May 22nd, we held "Japanese Chat & Picnic" on the lawn in front of the Learned Memorial Library at the Kyotanabe Campus!

A total of 24 participants, including 7 international students and 17 Japanese students, enjoyed a relaxed exchange in a calm atmosphere.

At the beginning of the event, we broke the ice using self-introduction cards. Thanks to the open space under the trees on the lawn, conversations started naturally in a relaxed setting. Afterwards, participants freely formed groups and enjoyed lively discussions on various topics such as hobbies, school life, and cultural differences between Japan and other countries, all while adjusting to each other's Japanese language levels.

We were blessed with good weather; although the sunlight was strong, we enjoyed a pleasant time unique to being outdoors.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

SIED will continue to plan international exchange events that provide opportunities for diverse encounters and learning experiences for Doshisha University students. We hope you'll feel free to join us next time!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）