Global Center for Higher Education(GHE)
International Events

Multilingual Café

Join us for international exchange events
For International and Japanese students of Akita University!

“Multilingual Café” is a program designed to facilitate language exchange among students of different first languages. In our first session, “Chinese Café,” with International student from China, fostering new friendships and cultural experiences using Chinese and Japanese. Beginners are more than welcome. We plan to expand to additional languages in the future. We invite you to join us and enhance your multicultural experience.

Farm stay

Join us for a two-day, one-night experience at a farmhouse in Senboku City!

As part of the Akita International Student Exchange Promotion Conference, we have been offering international students from within Akita Prefecture the opportunity to take part in agricultural work and to enjoy a homestay experience with farmers since 2012. International students are invited to make Nishiki-machi, Senboku City, their third home in addition to their home in Akita Prefecture, where Akita University is located, and engage in meaningful encounters and learning. We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the farm!

Conference for the promotion of exchanges
with international students
in Akita Prefecture and other regions

With its secretariat located in the international Affairs Division of Akita University, the conference discusses measures to promote the acceptance of international students and international exchanges once a year, with members including higher education institutions, local governments, economic organizations, and organizations related to international exchanges in the prefecture.

The people involved in this committee work together to proactively promote international exchanges, including the acceptance of international students in the prefecture and exchange activities with the local residents.

Akita Kanto Festival (For international students)

Join us for the Kanto Festival, one of the most popular summer festivals in Akita!

The Akita Kanto Festival, held annually from August 3 to August 6, is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region and has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property by the Japanese government. It has a long history as an event to ward off bad luck and pray for a good harvest. The sight of 280 lanterns filling the festival's main street is spectacular. Why don't you dress up in a hanten (Kanto Festival costume) and join the performers to make the Kanto Festival more exciting? You can walk down the avenue with the Akita University Kanto Association while watching the performances up close.

Regional Exchange Program

Get to know the local people through various activities!

Akita University conducts exchange programs that connect international students with local communities in the prefecture. Through various activities with local residents, the aim is to deepen understanding of Akita's traditional and regional culture, as well as to enhance mutual cultural understanding and intercultural relations.

Ski Camp

Enjoy skiing together for two days and one night!

Every winter, we hold ski camps for international and Japanese students at ski resorts in the Akita Prefecture. Instructors are available for those who are skiing for the first time. Why don't you come and enjoy the winter in Akita with us through unique experiences in snowy areas and interaction with the local community? We are really looking forward to skiing with you!