Annual Events and National Holidays
| Month | Events for International Students | Administrative | Major events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
Entrance ceremony for international students Fall Semester Japanese language courses begin Garage sale by HUIWC |
Registration for Fall Semester courses Health Examinations for Fall Semester new students |
Fire Evacuation Drill from HU International House Disaster Prevention Center Tour (Sapporo International Communication Plaza) |
| 11 | Kimono Party and Potluck Party by HUIWC | ||
| 12 | Japanese Culture Introduction (New Year’s Event) by SKY | ||
| 1 | Dormitory application for international students | University Admission Center Examination | |
| 2 | Spring Semester tuition waiver request forms distribution |
Japanese Culture Introduction by SKY Sapporo Snow Festival General Entrance Examination |
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| 3 | Application for Spring Semester Japanese language courses | Registration of candidates for scholarships | |
| 4 |
New student orientation Spring Semester Japanese language courses begin Entrance ceremony for international students |
Registration for Spring Semester courses Routine Health Examinations by the Health Administration Center |
Japanese Culture Introduction (Children’s Day event) by SKY |
| 5 | Garage Sale by HUIWC |
Distribution of free second-hand bicycles by Hokudai Co-op Mochi Pounding Event by HUIWC |
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| 6 |
Green Tea Party by HUIWC |
Hokudai Festival Yosakoi-Soran Festival |
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| 7 |
Fall Semester tuition waiver request forms distribution Dormitory application for international students |
Japanese Culture Introduction (Tanabata event) by SKY |
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| 8 | Commendation ceremony | ||
| 9 |
New student orientation |
Registration for Fall Semester Japanese language courses Registration for scholarships candidates Moving-in for international students to dormitory |
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| November 3rd (Fri), 2023 | Culture Day |
| November 23rd (Thu), 2023 | Labor Thanksgiving Day |
| January 1st (Mon), 2024 | New Year’s Day |
| January 8th (Mon), 2024 | Coming of Age Day |
| February 11h (Sun), 2024 | National Foundation Day |
| February 12th (Mon), 2024 | National Foundation Day (Observed) |
| February 23rd (Fri), 2024 | Emperor’s Birthday |
| March 20th (Wed), 2024 | Vernal Equinox Day |
| April 29th (Mon), 2024 | Showa Day |
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May 3rd (Fri), 2024 |
Constitution Memorial Day |
| May 4th (Sat), 2024 | Greenery Day |
| May 5th (Sun), 2024 | Children’s Day |
| May 6th (Sun), 2024 | Children’s Day (Observed) |
| Early June | University Festival |
| July 15th (Mon), 2024 | Marine Day |
| August 11th (Tue), 2024 | Mountain Day |
| August 12th (Tue), 2024 | Mountain Day (Observed) |
| September 16th (Mon), 2024 | Respect for the Aged Day |
| September 22nd (Sun), 2024 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
| September 23rd (Mon), 2024 | Autumnal Equinox Day (Observed) |
