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Why work part-time in Japan? Benefits beyond just earning money Although it might just be a part-time job, it can provide enough money to fund your travels or spend on things you enjoy without disrupting your daily life. Especially in today’s economy, where everything feels expensive, even as a MEXT scholar receiving a monthly stipend, […]
The Tamagawa Elementary school is about 40 minutes away by train and walk from Ookayama Campus. In the morning, I met up with members of the Hippo Family Group at the station, and we walked together to the school. Upon entering, the first thing that caught my eye was the shoe cabinet (Photo 1). Just […]
Chapter 2: fib Symposium in New Zealand Due to our (alleged) hard work and perseverance in the lab, my lab mates and I were set to present our research work at the fib Symposium 2024, an international conference focusing on resilient concrete structures. This conference took place from November 11-13, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. […]
Writing this, I’m realizing how lucky I was to step out of my comfort zone. If I’d stayed home, I’d probably be a manager by now, maybe married, living the “normal” life. But I always wondered, what if? Could I really do it, or would I just play it safe? Sure, I missed a lot […]
I am currently finishing my third year as an undergraduate student, and in a few days, I will be in my fourth and final year. At that time, I will officially begin the Capstone Research Project for my degree, together with my fellow class members in the same year. Just a few months ago, we […]
Visitors to Japan usually start with Tokyo, go around the main areas downtown, then go to Kansai, Hokkaido or sometimes Fukuoka — yet Yokohama is right there, and they skip it. I can understand this to some extent, though, since visitors only get a few days or weeks and are trying to maximise their experience. […]
Chapter 1: AOTULE Student Conference in Indonesia As a reward for being one of the top presenters in a student workshop held at Science Tokyo, I was given the chance to attend the Asia-Oceania Top University League on Engineering (AOTULE) Student Conference 2024, alongside nine other students from Science Tokyo. The conference took place at […]
DAILY LIFE SECTION: sharing my experience on daily life 1. Kakaku website(価格.com) Kakaku.com is a very well-known price comparison and shopping information website in Japan, with the main functions of: With Kakaku, a credit card, and your phone number, you can buy most types of goods and services online at a low price (even insurance […]
ARRIVAL SECTION: procedures you need to finish >> This blog can be regarded as the supplement to my blog written in November 2023 [ here ] 1. Credit card (optional, before departure) I highly recommend preparing a credit card that can be used in Japan. Having a credit card will make it easier to shop […]
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Tokyo Tech students introduce two Campuses - Ookayama and Suzukakedai, for prospective students who plan to study at Tokyo Tech. You will find their student life - how they spend and enjoy their time on the Campuses. There are many places to explore on the Campuses!
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Located near a beautiful pond and park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Senzokuike House is a women's dormitory opened in April 2017.
"Senzokuike" is a beautiful pond and park near the Campus and a great place to take a walk and feel at one with nature after hours of study.
You will see in the video "bakeries" that Ookayama is famous for great bakeries loved by locals and Tokyo Tech students.
In the video "ramen shops", you will see that there are many delicious ramen shops loved by Tokyo Tech students!
You will see in the video "café" that there are many lovely cafés in Ookayama, great places to take a break after hours of study
Designed by Tokyo Tech professors Koichi Yasuda and Toru Takeuchi, the stylish Midorigaoka House opened as a men's dormitory on the Ookayama Campus in September 2017.
This video introduces Fatima, her research environment at the Ueno Laboratory at Tokyo Tech. Her research focuses on finding the fingerprint of iron-rich hot springs.
This video introduces Joshua, his research environment at the Hitosugi & Shimizu Laboratory, and his close relationship with his academic advisor at Tokyo Tech.