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How to Rent a Hakama for University Graduation in Japan

Do you have to wear it? Nope. But if you want to match the crowd, take iconic photos, and feel fancy, it’s worth considering. How much does it cost to rent a hakama? Rental costs depend on style, popularity, season, and how late you book. Here’s a rough breakdown: Item/Package Price Range (JPY) Hakama only […]

Pushing Limits, Building Bonds: Lessons from Volleyball Training Camp

The Routine Intense. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think of training camp. Wake up at six. Go for a run. Breakfast. Morning training. Lunch. Break. Afternoon training. Dinner. Evening training. Meeting. Sleep. Repeat for four days straight. In my first year, I remember the captain posting the training schedule in […]

Thai Science Tokyo: Where Culture, Connection, and Collaboration Thrive

My name is Gemini Praewa Chaiwoot, and I’m a second-year master’s student in the School of Life Science and Technology, majoring in Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine at Institute of Science Tokyo. This year, I also serve as the President of Thai Science Tokyo, a student-led organization built by and for Thai […]

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How to Rent a Hakama for University Graduation in Japan

Do you have to wear it? Nope. But if you want to match the crowd, take iconic photos, and feel fancy, it’s worth considering. How much does it cost to rent a hakama? Rental costs depend on style, popularity, season, and how late you book. Here’s a rough breakdown: Item/Package Price Range (JPY) Hakama only […]

Pushing Limits, Building Bonds: Lessons from Volleyball Training Camp

The Routine Intense. That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think of training camp. Wake up at six. Go for a run. Breakfast. Morning training. Lunch. Break. Afternoon training. Dinner. Evening training. Meeting. Sleep. Repeat for four days straight. In my first year, I remember the captain posting the training schedule in […]

Thai Science Tokyo: Where Culture, Connection, and Collaboration Thrive

My name is Gemini Praewa Chaiwoot, and I’m a second-year master’s student in the School of Life Science and Technology, majoring in Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine at Institute of Science Tokyo. This year, I also serve as the President of Thai Science Tokyo, a student-led organization built by and for Thai […]

Life as A Muslim in Tokyo: An Introductory Guide to Eating Halal

The topic of Islamic dietary needs spans a wide range of interesting aspects to talk about. However, we can simply start from an abridged primer of our food restrictions: Forbidden foods are often referred to as haram (/həˈrɑːm /; حَرَام) and permissible ones as halal (/həˈlɑːl/; حلال). While there are more conditions related to rare […]

Spring Vibes & Global Friendships: Inside the S-TISA Spring Welcome Party 2025

Behind the magic was a dedicated crew of volunteers: Reception Staff, Food Managers, Campus Guides, MCs, DJs, and Cameramen. Each team played a vital role in turning the event into a vibrant, and welcoming experience. A few years ago, I stood on stage as the MC, alongside fellow Student Ambassadors Alex and Vinayak. Back then, […]

First Serve🏐

17 May 2022 | Pixels Turn to Pavement On May 17, 2022, my long-delayed plan finally stepped off the screen and onto the pavement. Until then, Japan had only existed inside my phone—sakura threads on Twitter, dorm snapshots on Instagram, and endless PDFs from the university. Immigration stamped my passport, and just like that, it […]

Building Bridges Through Language: My Role as a Learning Assistant at Nihongo Space

As an international student in Japan, I’ve always believed that language is more than just grammar and vocabulary. It can also be a bridge to culture, connection, and mutual understanding. That belief guided me to take on the role of a Learning Assistant (LA) at Nihongo Space, a unique program where Japanese learners and speakers […]

Standing Tall in Hakama: Celebrating the First Graduation at Institute of Science Tokyo

The tradition of hakama: a cultural milestone Wearing a hakama on graduation day is a unique and cherished tradition in Japan, especially for female students. Interestingly, while hakama were originally worn by men in the samurai class during the Heian and Edo periods, today, the garment has become iconic for women during university graduation ceremonies. […]

Learning from Learners [Part 2]: Becoming

This blog continues from my previous post, “Learning from Learners [Part 1]: Observing,” where I recounted how a chance discovery of an English camp flyer pulled me away from Tokyo’s hectic life and into the quiet hills of Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture. In Part 1, I reflected on the lead-up to the camp, how my […]

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