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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In February 2024, I participated in one of the best humanities and cultural courses that Tokyo Tech offers: the Tohoku Co-learning Camp. Why was it so good? This course lets you experience for yourself not only Japan, its culture, and its language, but also the signs on the earth and the memories of people left […]
During summer vacation, our lab mates planned a two-day, one-night trip to an offshore wind power plant in Chiba, near the coast of Choshi. This plant was chosen because renewable energy acceptance is a hot topic for us in the Murayama-Nishikizawa Lab, which focuses on environmental policies and planning. Researching public acceptance of renewable energy […]
My winter Sapporo adventure with Junko and Yuta
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![🌟 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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