Student LIfe
Student Activities
Events
The “Tanabata Festival” and the “Aki Matsuri” (Fall Festival) are the two major festivals organized by students at SFC. The “Tanabata Festival” is held in July while the “Aki Matsuri” takes place in October. Both events are open to all students and local residents as well. Most students wear a cotton robe called Yukata when they participate in the “Tanabata Festival”. The festival reaches its climax when colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Group Activities
Students sharing the same interest organize themselves into groups called “circle”. “Circle” activities are quite popular amongst Japanese university students. A wide variety of about 120 student organizations such as tennis, soccer, dance and music “circles” rehearse on a regular basis at SFC. A group of students can start their own “circle” after completing necessary procedure.
Athletics League
Keio University athletics organization called “Taiiku Kai” allows students to participate in games, matches and tournaments representing Keio University. There are currently 40 organizations including the Baseball Club and the Rugby Football Club in the University. These organizations play trailblazing roles in Japanese student sports.
Housing Support
There is no on-campus housing available to students at SFC. However, Keio University offers dormitories for students including international students. (Please note that these dormitories are not conveniently located for students studying at SFC.) Please refer to Keio University International Center website entitled:
Housing Information
If students are planning to live outside the University dormitory, they are recommended to contact a student housing provider prior to their arrival in Japan in order to facilitate the procedure for housing.
| Information for dorm-style accommodations can be obtained from the following housing provider: KYORITSU MAINTENANCE Telephone: +81-3-5295-7889 FAX: +81-3-3251-0776 |
Student Life Section
The Student Life Section provides information regarding scholarships, insurance, housing and events for students to support their campus life at SFC.
| Student Life Section Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus Address: 5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-8520 Japan Telephone: +81-466-49-3408 Email: sl@sfc.keio.ac.jp |