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ノートロダム大学の日本のクラブ

Welcome to Japan Club
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Our Mission

Japan Club of Notre Dame strives to create an environment within which members of the Notre Dame family can learn, share and celebrate Japan and its culture. We aim to serve as a bridge between Notre Dame and Japanese communities, both in the US and abroad.

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What We Do.

Whether you are interested in traditional or contemporary Japanese culture, Japan Club provides a space to share your interests with other Notre Dame, St. Mary’s, and Holy Cross students. Our events are recreational and educational so that everyone may be part of the Japan Club family.

Fun

Throughout the year, Japan Club hosts dozens of events for its members. Build friendships in small senpai-kohai gatherings, travel with us on a Japanese culture excursion in Chicago, or eat your way through our many food events, from traditional Japanese sweets workshops to the local sushi crawl.

Friends

Get to know us through our many collaborations at Japanese Language and Culture Department events, educational workshops in your dorm, or the annual Asian culture performance, Asian Allure. Did you know we host an annual Autumn Festival where your favorite Asian culture clubs gather together for a celebration of festival foods and games?

Education

Japan Club hopes to continuously teach members more about the rich culture and history of Japan. Think of us as your go to resource for local Japanese culture or an introduction to the many study and work oppportunities here at Notre Dame. Talk to our officers for advice or share your ideas for future educational events.

Community

Above all else, we hope to create a welcoming and positive environment to share Japanese culture. We strive to be a bridge for our members to the larger Japanese community of Notre Dame, South Bend, and the Midwest. We love to connect with our Japan Club alumni and students from around the Midwest and Japan.

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See Our Favorite Events.

Take a look at our a few of our favorite events.

Autumn Festival
Collaboration

Autumn Festival

Autumn Festival

Japan Club's first Autumn Festival, a collaborative effort of nine Asian culture clubs, the event showcased Chinese moon cakes, Taiwanese lion dance, and much more. More Photos

Suikawari Picnic
Event

Suikawari Picnic

Suikawari Picnic

Our welcome picnic was a chance for members new and old to come together and enjoy lively summer games, such as watermelon splitting. More Photos

Asian Allure
Collaboration

Collaboration

Soran Bushi Dance

Japan Club performed "Soran Bushi" a traditional dance at the University of Notre Dame's Asian Allure 2016. Watch our performances on YouTube. Video

Nabe Thanksgiving
Event

Nabe Thanksgiving

Nabe Thanksgiving

We like to celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering our Japan Club family for a favorite group meal, nabe, a Japanese hot pot. More Photos

Retreat
Event

Retreat

Japan Club Retreat

At the beginning of each semester, we host a retreat for our members to relax and enjoy good company, food, and games. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends. More Photos

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Event

Mitsuwa

Mitsuwa

Every semester, we go on a weekend trip to Chicago to enjoy many activites, such as practicing with Tsukasa Taiko, karaoke, and shopping at the Mitsuwa, the largest Japanese market in the Midwest. More Photos

Meet the Officers.

  • Hi, my name is Colin Kremus. I am a junior living in St. Edward's Hall studying economics. Since freshman year, Japan Club has been an integral part of my experience at Notre Dame, and I am really looking forward to creating more of the experiences that make this club so special!

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    Colin Kremus President

  • Hello my name is Luke.

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    Luke Speicher Co-Vice President/Treasurer

  • Hello my name is Michael.

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    Michael Garza Co-Vice President

  • Hello my name is Ally.

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    Ally Wu Secretary

  • Hello! I am a Junior studying Neuroscience and behavior and I live in Welsh Family Hall. I am minoring in Studio Art. I am from Brooklyn, New York, but I just recently moved to ATL. I am super excited to be a part of Japan Club as the Public Relations and Historian officer and to help promote this amazing club at Notre Dame!

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    Tahira Vera Public Relations/Historian

Contact

Get In Touch.

Reach out to see when our next event is. We would love to meet you. Drop us a note if you have a question or if you want to collaborate on an event.

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Where to Find Us

Japan Club of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Email Us At

jclub@nd.edu