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Information page for prospective students
Information page for prospective students
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 […]
Information page for prospective students
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 […]
Why did I choose an internship in Japan? In Science Tokyo, students can choose to do an internship in any country that they want. Some of my friends here have done internships in Germany, the US, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. For me, I chose Japan because I am fascinated by its unique work culture. Having heard […]
In line with its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society”, Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”) is fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many community members are dedicated to establishing a fair and impartial environment where community members value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, expand the scope of scientific […]
DISCLAIMER: This story is based on my personal experience with the application for the GAKUBU program MEXT G-to-G in 2019 as an applicant from Indonesia. The selection process, documents needed, and timeline might have changed in recent years and might differ based on your country. Why study abroad? Studying abroad in a developed country is […]
Exploring Christmas markets Despite the lack of a dedicated Christmas break, Tokyo hosts numerous festive markets throughout the month of December. Some are free to enter, while others require an entrance fee. I love to check the information on Tokyo Cheapo as well as photos and reviews on Google Maps before visiting each market. Be […]
You see, I recently moved out of the Umegaoka Dormitory — university housing where I’ve spent the majority of the past two years, ever since I got admitted to what was then Tokyo Institute of Technology. As part of the Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) program here at Science Tokyo, I was required to […]
1. Personal Experience When I first used Tokyo’s vast railway system, I found the process of transferring between JR lines and subway lines confusing. The lack of seamless integration between the two networks often left me scrambling to figure out where to go next. However, one key discovery made my journey much easier: understanding the […]
For those of you considering applying to a university in Japan, you might have a lot of questions. What’s the application process like? What do you need to prepare? How long does the entire process take? These are all important questions to consider. In Japan, there are two application rounds for universities: the spring and […]
![🌟 Welcome to the World of Hongoh Lab本郷研究室! 🌟
📍School of Life Science and Technology, Institute of Science Tokyo
📢 Do you know termites are more closely related to cockroaches🪳than ants🐜? Evolutionary surprises like this drive our curiosity to understand the interconnectedness of life 🧬
🔬 At Hongoh Lab, we explore the amazing microbial world that thrives in the gut of termites and roaches, as well as the glacier environment🏔️!
✨ Here is the sneak peak into our work:
📸3️⃣-4️⃣ [Research Highlight] From guts to glacial environments, we explore and study the undescribed microbes🦠. Why and how they survive in these habitats🪳❄️?
📸5️⃣-7️⃣ [Lab Activities] Fieldwork 🌱, experiments 🔬, conference presentation 📊, and fun moments* that keep us inspired! 🥳
🤫Fun moments*: Irregular gathering, lab outings 🚅 and year-end party 🍻
💡Curious about what we do? Join us to meet our tiny microbes that shape the ecosystem!
🔗 Visit the links to learn more: https://educ.titech.ac.jp/bio/eng/news/2016_09/052616.html
Laboratory website in English: http://www.hongoh.bio.titech.ac.jp/english/indexe.html
by Kei D3
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