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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 […]
Information page for prospective students
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 […]
After receiving the exciting news of my acceptance to Institute of Science Tokyo, I began preparing for my move to Japan. From previous trips, I knew about the strong appreciation for coffee in Japan, but I wasn’t prepared for the depth and variety of its coffee culture. Japan offers something for every coffee enthusiast. Even […]
Application is now open for IGP (B) Tokyo Tech - RIKEN, International Graduate Program
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What is the Seishun 18 Kippu? The Seishun 18 Kippu is a ticket (“kippu”) that allows unlimited travel on all local JR trains, and even some ferries! Until August 2024, the ticket could be used for 5 days, and unlike other train passes, it could be used on non-consecutive dates as long as it was […]
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Shuji club One great option is joining the Shuji Club, where you can learn Japanese calligraphy. This is a great way to relax, improve your Japanese language skills, and experience a traditional Japanese art form. You can find the Shuji club on both campuses. It is located at International Student Lounge, West 1 Building for Ookayama […]
![🌟 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
#hongohlab #microbialsymbiosis #termites #cockroaches #glacier #lablife #japanlife #japaneseuniversity #studyinjapan #instituteofsciencetokyo #sciencetokyo #東京科学大学 #tokyoinstituteoftechnology #TokyoTech #ookayamacampus #nanobiomaterials #belajarjepangbersama #東京工業大学 #東京科学大学大岡山キャンパス #東京工業大学大岡山キャンパス](https://discover.titech.ac.jp/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
