Canada House
Dormitory Facilities and Equipment
◆ In each room
Bed, mattress, desk, chair, chest of drawers, built-in bookshelf, built-in closet, room key, air conditioner, Wi-Fi
◆ In the common living space
Social Room: Sofas, tables, TV, air conditioner, iron, ironing board, Wi-Fi
Kitchen: Microwave oven, IH cooktop, toaster oven, trash bins
Laundry Room: Washing machines, dryers
Entrance Area: Mailboxes, message board, shoe racks
Other Facilities: Bathroom, washroom, toilets, study room, trunk room (storage room), Japanese-style room (tatami room), infirmary
◆ Common Facilities Outside the Dormitory
Bicycle parking area, garbage storage area, rooftop, courtyard
◆ Other
・All rooms are air-conditioned.
・Wi-Fi is available.
◆ What to Bring
Toiletries, towels, hangers, tableware, slippers, etc.
Some tableware, cooking utensils, toaster ovens, and refrigerators left by former residents may be available for shared use.
Special Notes
1. Dormitory meetings
In principle, a dormitory meeting is held once a month during the academic terms, and all residents are required to attend.
At these meetings, committees, cleaning duties, and dormitory-specific rules necessary for smooth dormitory management are determined.
Attendance is mandatory.
Penalties may be imposed on residents who are absent or late.
2. Duties
There is a cleaning duty system called “Clean-up Duty.”
Details are discussed by the dormitory committee, and all residents carry out cleaning according to a regular schedule.
3. Other
(1) The residence of the dormitory supervisor is located adjacent to the Fourth Women’s Dormitory.
(2) A cleaning company cleans the common areas (social room, kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, hallways, and surrounding premises) three times per week.
(3) In addition to the dormitory fee, a dormitory association fee is collected to cover expenses necessary for dormitory management.
Annual Events
Spring Term
April: Welcome Party and Initiation for April-entry Students
May: Okada Cup (football tournament), Z Cup (softball tournament)
June: Farewell Party for September-entry Students
July: Summer recess (dormitories closed)
August: Summer recess (dormitories closed)
Autumn Term
September: Welcome Party and Initiation for September-entry Students
October: Dormitory Festival
Winter Term
December: Caroling, Football Game with Graduates
January: Okada Cup (football tournament)
February: Farewell Party for April-entry Students
In addition to the regular events listed above, exchange events with other dormitories (mainly Canada House, Third Women’s Dormitory, and Global House) are held during the academic term.
A book club is held regularly with Professor Kibe, an alumnus of Canada House. Non-residents are also welcome to participate.
【Note】
(1) The above schedule is subject to change.
(2) During the academic term, dormitory meetings are generally held once a month. Attendance is required for all residents.