Details

Group name：Alumni Association Main Office
Meeting days: Non-regular schedule
Meeting times: Lunch hour, after classes
Location: Alumni Room and student classrooms
Training camp: None

Activity details

Enrollment Ceremony
Welcoming first-year students to Hiiragi

Highlights

For those students interested in accounting, launching an event at school, or public speaking.

Details

Group name: Alumni Reiryo Festival Executive Committee
Meeting days: Mondays
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Classrooms and Clubhouse
Training Camp: None

Details

Main division: Confirm and oversee the activities of each station in preparation for the Reiryo Festival.
Planning division: Running and planning the school festival (e.g., handling guests, staging events)
Decoration division: Production of decorations for venue and oversight of sustainable craft-making classes
External Affairs division: Management of the Reiryo Festival, event coordination and guest relations, management, and event display
General Affairs division: Management of the Reiryo Festival

Highlights

・Main division: As a representative of the Reiryo Festival, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment through organizing a successful event, which will surely help in your future endeavors.
・Planning division: This committee helps ensure the Festival is a great success.
・Advertising division: Made up of first-year to third-year students from the university. There are also various squads within the division, so it’s it is very easy to get to know fellow students. ・External Affairs division: A very close-knit atmosphere where everyone can become fast friends. Within the division, there are many amicable upper-level students who easily get along with everyone.
・A Capella Circle Oto-modachi

About

Group name: Alumni Association Dance Club DiR@T
Meeting days: Monday to Friday (for each type of dance)
Meeting itmes: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Meeting location: Hanamizuki Main Gymnasium Training Room
Training Camp: We hold three-day training camps to experience different types of dance, perform dance battles, and enjoy other recreation. It’s a fun camp to be a part of where you can improve your own skills while getting to know both upper-level and first-year students.

Details

The dance club DiR@T has 6 types of dance types: Hip-hop (the standard form); Punking which features distinct, feminine movements; House which is known for cool footwork; Breakdance which features muscle-popping movements and cool, pop spins; and Rock which is both stylish and cool. Each student belongs to one dance type, each with its own practice days. We perform as the Dance Club at the school festival and at new-student events. At the school festival, we also perform other types of dance, including completely new genres. We can’t wait to dance with you!

Highlights

・Choose your own genre
・No class hierarchy
・Everyone can improve their skills, no matter what your level
・Upper-level students are easy to get along with

Achievements

Reiryo Festival Silver Medal from the Events division

About

Group name: Alumni Association Tennis Club
Meeting days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Meeting times: Tuesday/Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM
Meeting location: Reitaku High School Tennis Courts (T/Th), Reitaku University Tennis Court (Sat)
Training Camp: Yes (Summer)

Details

・Tennis tournament participation ・Practice ・Newcomers welcome in June, Alumni Meet in October

Highlights

All the members get along well, multiple events

About

Group name: Alumni Association Basketball Club
Meeting days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Main Gymnasium
Training Camp: None

Details

・Lots of training where everyone can improve their skills
・Individual training plans

Highlights

We actively participate in practice matches with other schools, and also attend tournaments

Achievements

Participated in the 95th Kanto University Basketball League, Kashiwa Block
・Participated in the Chiba League (previous semester) ・Participated in Chiba League (Fall semester)

About

Group name: Alumni Association Track and Field Club
Meeting days: Everyday (Manager onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Meeting times: 10:30 AM to 1 PM, 4:30 PM to 7 PM
Meeting location: Reitaku University Track and Field Stadium, campus streets
Training Camp: Yes. Long-term training camps in the Spring/Summer

Details

Time trials, tournament entry

Highlights

・A sense of responsibility
・Interaction will all types of people

Achievements

The 96th Hakone Ekiden qualifying round, 11th place For other information about the Track and Field Club, click here:

About

Group name: Alumni Association Equestrian Club
Meeting days: Everyday (Obligatory days three times a week, practice on Saturday)
Meeting times: Mostly in the morning Meeting location: Stables and horse farms (in the Shikiji area of Koike Gakuen)
Training Camps: Yes. Three-day training camps in Spring/Summer at the Riding Club (participation optional)

Details

We feed and care for the horses in the morning, afternoon, and evening, then divide the other work into shifts. Riding practice is normally held on Saturday mornings, but depending on the number of members, we also ride on weekdays. Twice a month, we have a Saturday afternoon session for youth with disabilities, allowing them to interact with the horses.

Highlights

There are no club fees and you’ll get the valuable experience of interacting with horses. Riding horses helps you build up your muscles, strengthen your core, and improves your health. Horse-riding may not be a familiar sport to you, but with hard work, you’ll improve quickly. Most club members started in dressage, so you’ll have lots of built-in mentorship, even if you’re a beginner.

Achievements

Twice a month, volunteers hold a “Meet and Greet” event with the Reitaku horses where children with disabilities can ride and communicate with the animals. The aim is to help the children regain their confidence and process their emotions.

■Years the event was held
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

■Related information
[Media Report] The Equestrian Club was featured in the February 2021 issue of “UMA LIFE” magazine


■Reitaku University recommends the club as a place for fun and personal growth
Quit horsing around and join us!

About

Group name: Alumni Association Baseball Club
Number of members: 33
Meeting days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (every week)
Meeting times: Weekdays from 6 PM to 9 PM, weekends from 9 AM to 12 AM (Holidays on weekday schedule)
Meeting location: Clubhouse of Main Baseball Grounds

Details

Not only do we work hard at our club activities, we also balance them with our schoolwork. This year, we’re working hard to make it to the second division. If you’re seriously interested in playing baseball, please come and join us. We’re also looking for a manager, so if you love baseball like we do, reach out. We look forward to seeing you!

Achievements

Fall 2018: Third Place in league, 3rd Division
Spring 2018: Second place in league, 3rd Division

About

Group name: Alumni Association Kendo Club
Meeting days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Meeting location: Dojo
Training Camp: Yes
Training Camp details: Technique and strike practice

Meeting details

Technique and strike practice

Highlights

・Improve at your own pace
・Participate at your leisure

About

Group name: Alumni Association Archery Club
Meeting days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday every week
Meeting times: Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Meeting location: Archery Range
Training Camp: Yes
Training Camp details: Summer Training Camp (during Summer break)

Meeting details

Our main focus is normally practice shooting at the range. Before matches, we practice in accordance to the tournament rules. During long vacations, (e.g., summer), we hold training camps.

Highlights

Since Japanese Archery (Kyudo) is a martial art, many international students interested in Japanese culture come to our club, so you can interact with people from all over the world. We also lend out Dougi and bows, so beginners can try it out every time. No matter what your level, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

Achievements

Participated in various tournaments such as the All Kanto Student Kyudo Championship and individual competitions all over the Kanto region and Japan

About

Group name: Alumni Association Karate Club
Club fees: None (regularly)
Activity Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday every week
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Meeting location: Dojo
Training Camp: Yes (Spring/Summer)

Details

We start with a warm-up, then practice kata, kumite, and basics, then finish with a training session. As we get closer to the matches, we ramp up our number of practices.

Highlights

Even though we’re a small group, we have fun in practice, work hard towards our goal of getting into the first division, and have a great sense of teamwork. We don’t just practice haphazardly, but with a sense of purpose. Here, you can grow not only in Karate ability, but also in your heart.

Achievements

Third Place, Chiba Prefecture National Athletic Meet, Preliminary Individual Kumite
First Place, Individual Kata and Kumite, Narashino City Tournament

About

Group name: Martial Tai Chi Club
Meeting days: Monday and Fridays (every week)
Meeting times: Mondays (afternoon), Fridays (after school)
Meeting location: Dojo
Training Camp: None

Details

Using Martial Arts Tai Chi to train your body and mind

Highlights

Our coach is a representative of the Japanese Taichi team

About

Group name: Alumni Association Golf Club
Number of Members: 6
Meeting days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (every week)
Meeting times: 6 PM to 8 PM
Meeting location: Golf Course (Located on the grounds of Reitaku Junior and Senior High School)

Details

We’re looking for people who love golf like we do. Most members are beginners, so come by no matter what your level. Every Wednesday, we have a coach drop by, so we are continually working on our skills. Also, we all get along well. We can’t wait for you to join us, too!

About

Group name: Alumni Association Soccer Club
Number of Members: 18
Meeting days: Wednesday to Friday (every week)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Meeting location: Auxiliary Grounds (Located either at Reitaku Junior High or Senior High School)

Meeting details

Our main focus is normally practice shooting at the range. Before matches, we practice in accordance to the tournament rules. During long vacations, (e.g., summer), we hold training camps.

Details

We might be small in numbers, but we practice hard and efficiently within the 2 hours we have. Before and after practice, we all pitch in with prep and clean up, proving how well we get along with zero sense of hierarchy. Also, there’s no annual club fee, so it’s easy to join. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced player or a just a beginner, if you love soccer and want to get on the field, come join us!

Achievements

Third Place, 2014 Sosaichi

About

Group name: Girl’s Rugby Club
Meeting days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Meeting times: Tuesday 4:30 PM to 6 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 6 PM to 8 PM, Saturday from 2 PM to 4 PM, Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM
Meeting location: Reitaku Rugby Field
Training Camp: August (mainly for practice and practice matches)

Details

On Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we practice together with the Rugby Club of Reitaku Junior High School. On Wednesdays and Fridays, we practice with female members of the Reitaku High School Rugby Club and female members of other schools. We are a Womens’ Rugby club, but all genders are welcome. If you’re interested in joining the team or just getting to know more about Rugby, let’s play together!

Highlights

We get lots of energy from the wide range of players, from junior high and high school all the way to university. We promote mentorship of first-year and second-year students, so our upper-level students can evaluate their own skills, which also leads to their growth. It’s a great way for everyone to improve their skills.

About

Group name: Badminton Circle
Meeting days: Monday and Wednesday (every week)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Main Gymnasium
Training camp: Yes (Summer/Winter)

Details

Enjoy badminton in a carefree environment

About

Group name: Badminton Circle
Meeting days: Monday and Wednesday (every week)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Main Gymnasium
Training camp: Yes (Summer/Winter)

Details

Enjoy badminton in a carefree environment

About

Group name: All-Round Athletics Circle
Meeting days: Monday and Friday
Meeting times: 7 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Main Gymnasium
Training camp: Yes (Summer: Mountain-climbing/Ocean. Winter: Skiing/Snowboarding

Details

We play a variety of sports such as basketball and volleyball when we meet. During Summer, we travel to the mountains and the ocean, and during the Winter, we go snowboarding. We also have a stall at the annual Reiryo Festival.

Highlights

We’re a close-knit club (from first-year to upper-level) with a friendly, home-like atmosphere. This is the perfect circle for people who want to have fun exercising and playing various sports. Whether you’re good at sports (or not), you’ll enjoy this circle a lot.

About

Group name: Alumni Association Soccer Circle「BrezeL」
Meeting days: Every Monday
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Meeting location: Hiroike Gakuen Auxiliary Grounds
Training camp: Yes (Summer/Winter)

Details

We generally play soccer, but also attend technique competitions and other events

Highlights

All genders welcome

About

Group name: Alumni Association Double Dutch Club「ReiB」
Meeting days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (every week)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Main Gymnasium
Training camp: Yes (Summer Break/Winter Break)

Details

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, we practice jump rope in the gymnasium or the Arcade of the Kaede building, along with dancing, steps, and acrobatics. We also perform and participate in Reiryo Festival and other off-campus events and competitions.

Highlights

Everyone gets along well, regardless of grade and sometimes even alumni come to watch our practices or teach. Most of or members are beginners, so we all work together to have a great time.

Achievements

・Gold Medal, Performance category of Reiryo Festival, eight consecutive years
・Silver Prize, Reiryo Festival, Booth division

About

Group name: Survival Games Circle
Meeting days: Wednesday or Friday
Meeting times: Afternoon lunch break
Meeting location: Classroom or on the field
Training camp: Yes (24-hour endurance survival games

Details

A “survival game” is a special sport using airsoft guns (e.g., electric guns, gas gun), so our main club activities are visiting gun shops and participating in survival games. Equipment can be rented, so even if you don’t own any, it’s very easy to participate. We’re waiting for more brave souls to join us.

Highlights

The out of the ordinary experience of using a gun

Achievements

・First shooting match
・First team strike
・Joint survival games

About

Group name: Alumni Association Tennis Circle
Meeting days: Monday to Friday (Weekend activities once a month)
Meeting times: 9 PM to 6 PM
Meeting location: University Tennis Court

Details

We mainly rally and hit the ball back and forth on the court. Once a month, we get together to play matches.

Highlights

There’s no feeling of a club hierarchy and activities are centered around empty time slots, so you can come and go as you please.

About

Group name: Beach Volleyball Circle
Meeting days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Meeting times: 5 PM to 9 PM
Meeting Location: Main Gymnasium
Training Camp: Yes
Summer Training Camp: We rent out a gymnasium at the camping site and do a 2-days volleyball immersion
Winter training camp: Everyone gets together to ski and snowboard.

Details

A co-ed volleyball team with a low net height of 210cm, 15-pt games with three games per match. We also participate in the annual Reiryo cultural festival as a club. We have a lot of events within the circle, such as Winter camp, Summer camp, and the cultural festival, so there’s lots of interaction with upper-level members. Some us have become so close, we even ask them advice about our future goals and plans. It’s a circle with amazingly kind people with great communication skills.

Highlights

The appeal of the club is that we get along well regardless of our grade. In addition to major events like as training camps, we also go to places like Disneyland together, or rent a municipal gymnasium to hold our games. If there’s something that looks interesting to us, we always try it together and the older we get, the more energetic the circle becomes, so the upper-level students lead the first-years.

About

Group name: Alumni Association English Speaking Club (E.S.S.)
Meeting days: Every Wednesday
Meeting times: 6 PM to 8 PM
Meeting location: The clubhouse or school building, Asunaro

Details

You can learn English by watching movies without subtitles and filling in the blanks of what the characters are saying, listening to Western music, and playing games like “telephone” and Charades. We practice phrases with varying levels of difficulty, and also study for the TOEIC, so come learn how to get a high score from upper-level members!

Highlights

We don’t just sit and learn, we move our bodies and learn. Members are faculty of the Foreign Languages department, and also from the Economics department, so you can make tons of new friends. We also get along well regardless of grade level, and inspire each other to improve our English skills. The upper-class students are incredibly nice and can assist with anything you don’t understand in class, or just offer up advice.

About

Group name: Alumni Association Easy Listening Music Club
Number of members: 12
Meeting days: Tuesday and Friday (every week)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: The Clubhouse

Details

We hold practice sessions at the Clubhouse every Tuesday and Friday
We’re working every day to prepare for our recitals
We welcome both experienced musicians and beginners.
Come have fun jazzing things up!

Achievements

2018
April: Welcome party for newcomers
July: Tanabata Live
November: Reiryo school festival
March: Recital

About

Group name: Alumni Association Omotesenka Tea Ceremony Club
Meeting days: Thursday and Friday (every week)
Meeting times: 10:40 AM to 4:20 PM (2nd to 4th period)
Meeting location: Tea Room
Training camp: Yes
Training camp details: During summer vacation, we hold a three-day training camp on campus where students practice special tea ceremonies like Koicha

Details

We hold tea get together four time a year
May: Welcome tea party for newcomers
July: Summer festival tea party
November: Reiryo Festival tea party (Booth)
December: Christmas tea party
Practice includes four types of tea ceremony, and a seasonal tea ceremony. Meetings are held once a month.

Highlights

You’ll not only learn about tea, but etiquette, seasonal flowers, seasonal festivals, and Japanese culture. You can also interact with international students and learn about other countries. We’re a small group so you’ll get close to the teachers as you learn. It’s a fun club to be a part whether you’re a student or part of the faculty.

Achievements

Four tea parties per year

About

Group name: Alumni Association Urasenka Tea Ceremony Club
Meeting days: Monday and Wednesday
Meeting times: 12:20 PM to 6 PM
Meeting location: Tea Room
Training Camp: None

Details

We have weekly lessons in the Urasenka school of tea ceremony, and once a month we visit a specialist teacher’s home for instruction. We also hold regular tea ceremonies to exhibit the skills we’ve cultivated through daily practice.

Highlights

You’ll learn and master the entire Urasenka school through full-scale practice and ceremonies. The teachers who instruct us are all well-known in the school of tea.

About

Group name: Alumni Association English Drama Group
Meeting days: First Semester: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Second Semester: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
Meeting times: Weekdays from 6:50 PM to 9:30 PM; Sundays and Holidays from 9 AM to 6 PM
Meeting location: Small Theatre
Training camp: None

Details

We rehearse for performances held three times a year. Other activities include costumes, large props, and set production.

Highlights

Because we study plays in English, naturally, you’ll improve your English skills. Our advisor is a native English instructor, so they give us guidance on pronunciation, resonance, and even acting.

Achievements

Since the club’s founding in 1935, we’ve performed for the public every year

About

Group name: Kimono and Etiquette Club
Meeting days: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month
Meeting times: 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Meeting location: Japanese-style clubhouse
Training camp: None

Details

We invite outside instructors to teach us how to dress in kimono, yukata, furisode, and learn Japanese etiquette and expressions. Students can also participate in a Kimono-wearing competition.

Highlights

The best part of the club is being able to put on kimono by yourself. If you’re able to wear furisode, then you’ll be able to dress yourself for the coming-of-age ceremony. You can also learn etiquette and how to speak formally to enhance your social skills.

Achievements

Winner, 2018 Kimono-wearing Contest for Foreigners
Second place in the school division, 2020 Kanto Kimono-wearing Contest

About

Group name: Reitaku International Friendship Association
Meeting days: Fridays (every week)
Meeting times: 12:10 PM to 1 PM
Meeting location: School building, Asunaro

Details

RIFA is an exchange circle for international students and Japanese students that plans various exchange events like cherry-blossom viewing parties (O-hanami), barbeques, Halloween, and Christmas parties. These events provide a place for Japanese and international students to interact.
In addition to events, we also provide a place for international students and Japanese to openly discuss and try to solve societal issues in Japan.

Highlights

Through interactions with international students, you’ll learn about other cultures while sharing your own native cultures with them.

About

Group name: Puan
Meeting days: Every Tuesday
Meeting times: 12:20 PM to 1 PM
Meeting location: Classroom
Training Camp: Yes (Travel to Thailand for 10 days during summer vacation)

Details

We mainly buy Thai folk crafts, sell them at school festivals and traditional craft days, then donate the proceeds to institutions in Thailand. We also have other activities we discuss at our weekly Tuesday meetings on Tuesday, held during lunch.

Highlights

Regardless of grade or gender, all members get along with each other. We’re a lively club, but with a strong sense of purpose.

Achievements

2018/19 travel to Thailand
2019 Reiryo Festival Gold Award

About

Meeting times: 1 to 2 times per week at the i-lounge
Monthly schedule: TBD

Details

Come have fun with cross-cultural exchange

Highlights

Cultural exchange between Korean and Japanese students
Korean Lessons

About

Group name: Alumni Association Folk-song Studies Association
Meeting days: Every Wednesday
Meeting location: Courtyard
Training camp: Yes (three-day camp Summer/Winter)

Details

We rehearse and have live performances on campus. Once every 2 months, we also hold a live concert which we rehearse for in our free time. We welcome everyone who wants to start playing an instrument, and those who love music as much as we do. Come join us!

Highlights

The best part is that we have our own studio on campus, so you can practice any instrument you want, any time you want. You can use the studio until 9:00 PM every day (except Sundays and holidays). Even if you don’t have an instrument of your own, you can freely use what we have in the studio. Join us for other activities, too, like barbeques, Futsal (a form of soccer) and Pokémon Go.

Achievements

Last year’s calendar:
・April: Live concert for newcomers
・ May: First-year student live debut
・July: Joint live performance with Rock ‘n’ Roll Studies Association
・August: Vacation in Atami
・September: Late summer live show
・November: Reiryo Festival and band competition
・December: Three-day Christmas live show
・February: Joint live show with Rock ‘n’ Roll Studies Association, vacation in Lake Kawaguchi
・March: Graduation live show

About

Group name: Rock ‘n’ Roll Studies Association
Meeting days: Tuesday
Meeting times: Lunch Break
Meeting location: Classroom

Details

We hold regular performances at live houses. You’ll have complete support from everyone in the circle, so even beginners can easily start playing. We have tons of fun with events, no matter what the season.

Highlights

Since we perform at live houses, both experienced and amateur musicians can enjoy a real performance experience whether its J-Pop or Heavy Metal. We’re an ecstatic group of music lovers, so come join us!

Achievements

Winner, Reiryo Festival Band Contest

About

Group name: Photography Circle Photo-ShoP
Meeting days: Every Wednesday
Meeting times: Lunch break
Meeting location: Classroom
Training camp: None

Details

Every Wednesday at lunchtime in Room 2307, we come up with photo session plan (e.g., location, date, time). We also share work with each other. Photo sessions are held once a month and aren’t limited to just photography, but also include small talk. It’s a great way to interact with a variety of people during lunchtime.

Highlights

Our circle is really relaxed and easy to participate in. The senior members of the club help teach you techniques to take beautiful photos, even on your smartphone.

Achievements

Reiryo Festival photo exhibition

About

Group name: Acapella Circle OTOmodachi
Activity days: Monday to Friday (depending on the band you choose) with meetings every week on Tuesday
Meeting times: 6 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Classroom
Training camp: We don’t hold training camps, but we do travel twice a year. We, of course, perform acapella, but also enjoy plenty of other recreation!

Details

Our members form groups and perform a cappella. Each group decides on its own songs to sing, and it’s like a band just without instruments! Several times a year, we hold a big concert on campus. Some groups may even participate in off-campus concerts.

Highlights

Our members are just like family. We’re a circle that gets along regardless of grade or majors. One of the main attractions is that we’re able to sing our favorite songs.

Achievements

・Start Band Live
・Reiryo Festival Live
・Winter Live
・Live performance co-hosted with the Kanda University of International Studies
・RUNION

About

Group name: Contemporary Visual Culture Association
Meeting days: Mondays
Meeting times: from 6 PM onwards
Meeting location: Classroom
Training camp: None

Details

We’re on the look out for illustrations, novels, and 3D objects focused on the genres of anime, manga, and games, and exhibit them off at the annual school festival. Members share their hobbies with each other and create together.

Highlights

Ours is a very free and relaxed club. Our exhibit also won third place at the school festival.

Achievements

Reiryo Festival, Third Place

About

Group name: HANG OUT
Meeting day: Wednesdays (And whenever there are free slots)
Meeting times: 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Meeting location: Clubhouse
Training camp: None

Details

We play with trading cards and other similar games

Highlights

We have fun playing against each other thanks to the many combinations that trading card games offer

Details

This circle was created for Japanese and Chinese students to teach each other about their respective language and culture

About

Group name: Brass Band Circle
Meeting days: Monday
Meeting times: Lunch time and after 6:30 PM
Meeting location: Classroom
Training camp: None

Details

Our goal is to have fun, so we practice during the semester and play songs together at our own pace

Highlights

This circle is the only place on campus where you can play any genre of music you want including: J-Pop, K-Pop, classical, anime songs, or video game songs!