Events & Updates

2025

IUJ Worldwide Friday is taking shape. September 12 is the date (or a date convenient in your area), as hosted by our amazing Chapter Leaders around the world!  Here is the plan so far. Check back again for updates! 

  • No event in your city? Please contact your chapter chair to see if you can help create one.
  • No chapter chair in your city? Ask campus to help you page a chapter!  alumni@iuj.ac.jp

Country

City

Contact Person

Event Details

Bangladesh

Dhaka

Tarikul

Sept 12, Venue TBD

Japan

Tokyo

Alumni EC・Chair Ishikawa

September 12 IUJ Tokyo Office, Roppongi.  Bring your own snacks and drinks. Or pay a small fee for what is available. 6-8:30pm

USA

New York City

Amy and Jim. HOLD THE DATE email sent. Did you get it OK?

September 12

USA

Chicago Area

Aktilek Tungatarov

September 12, TBC

USA

Houston, TX

Masayuki Yutani

TBA

Watch for information on

  • IUJ Bonenkai in Tokyo: late November of eary December
  • The NEW and improved online directory launch!!!!  Get ready to say goodbye to our old directory, that has supported us for over 25 years, and get ready to welcome in a new era of alumni services!  For a nostalgic look, please visit www.iuj.ac.jp/alumnidb/

Coming near IUJ? Need info on places to stay?

Here are some ideas!

Hotel Information

Below is general information

  • Hotel Okabe in Urasa (business hotel near Urasa station.  4 smoking and 6 non-smoking) 6,600yen per night.  Twin is 12,760  (breakfast is 1,100 for Japanese style and 550 for simple western style)  No bus available.  http://www.hotelokabe.com/
  • Tejimaya Onsen in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 14 rooms, up to 4 in each room). Normal rates: 7,800yen for adults (12 and over), 6,500yen/child 5-11, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals(breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included)  Bus service OK.   NO Credit Card payments  http://www.journal.co.jp/niigata-onsen/onsenyado4/p170-urasa/tejima-frame.html
  • Tamonso in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 8 rooms, up to 4 in each room)  7,500yen for adults, 6,500yen/child 4-12, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included)  Bus service OK.  NO Credit Card payments  　http://www.journal.co.jp/niigata-onsen/onsenyado4/p170-urasa/tamon-frame.html
  • Paramont in Urasa  4,900yen a night.  3 minute walk from Urasa Station. Large rooms. Credit cards accepted. No bus.  https://tabist.co.jp/h/B15HPRM?utm_source=GMB_JP&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=B15HPRM  025-777-5055
  • Cycling Terminal in Urasa at Hakkai-san Roku (Ski Lodge, Japan style.  14 rooms for 2-8 people, and one large group room for up to 15 people), 5,600 yen or less – depending on numbers.  Japanese-style ofuro public bath only. No toilets in the rooms) Bus service OK.  http://www.hakkai-sanroku.com/  Specifically convenient for those interested in cycling on Sunday morning (30 adult bikes and 15 children’s bikes at 400yen each).   NO Credit Card payments
  • Sakadojo in Muikamachi (Medium class Ryokan/Japanese Inn with 13 rooms for up to 4 people) 10,000yen/adult Friday and Sundays, 12,000yen/adult (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included)  Bus service OK.  http://www.sakadojo.com/?page_id=3262
  • For other places to stay in the area, please google “MinamiUonuma Hotels” or AirBnb