岡山大学国際同窓会/Okayama University International Alumni Association - OUIAA

🤟 Dear OUers,

The crazy exam week is over! 🥳

Now it's time for something special 🙌

We have a surprise prepared just for you to make the upcoming semester even more exciting ✨

Are you ready? 👀

Stay tuned... something exciting is coming your way! 🚀

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🚲 Did you know?

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Since 2015, Okayama University's Tsushima Campus has been part of Okayama City's Momochari bicycle-sharing network, providing a convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel around the city.

Momochari is Okayama City's public bike-sharing service, allowing users to rent a bicycle from one port and return it to another across the city. The service offers an affordable and flexible transportation option for commuting, running errands, sightseeing, and getting around campus.

At Okayama University's Tsushima Campus, Momochari ports are located at:

📍 Okayama University 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall
📍 Okayama University West Gate
📍 In front of Okayama University Library
📍 Okayama University East Gate

The addition of these ports in 2015 marked the first expansion of Momochari into the JR Okayama Station West Exit area, improving access between the station, university and local community.

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☔ Rainy Days in Japan

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Japan's rainy season is here, and recent typhoon weather has brought more rain to many areas.

The gray skies can be a bit heavy, but there's also something nice about the sound of rain, a warm coffee and walking under the rain.

🔎 Believe it or not, rain can be good for your mood. The fresh air and relaxing sound of rainfall can help people feel calmer and less stressed.

🔎 Research suggests that when raindrops hit the ground, they create negative ions in the air. These particles have been linked to reduced stress, improved mood, and higher energy levels. The fresh smell after rain - known as petrichor - is also believed to have a calming effect.

To everyone: stay safe and take care. 🌧️💙

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🌱 Future farming in Japan!

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A startup from Okayama University, MOSAdemy, recently carried out a demonstration in a lemon orchard in Yorishima, Okayama, showcasing four-leg robots designed to support harvesting work on steep and uneven farmland. 🍋

🚜 Equipped with robotic arms and cameras, the robot dogs were able to identify, pick, and transport lemons into collection baskets using pre-programmed automation controlled via smartphone.

🌾 The project aims to address major agricultural challenges such as labor shortages and an aging farming population by bringing smart robotics into real farming environments. Farmers and local students were amazed by the robots’ mobility, harvesting ability, and future potential.

✨ With the vision of fully autonomous nighttime harvesting, this is another big step toward smarter, more sustainable agriculture powered by robotics.

*Source: Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/news/news_id14075.html

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📚 Campus on Monday!

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🚲 The bike park is full again, students everywhere, and the usual lunch spots under the trees are finally busy 🌳

🍱 You can hear laughter and the sound of bikes rolling in after the weekend break.

There’s something nice about seeing everyone back together again: friends catching up, people relaxing between classes, and enjoying the little moments before another busy week starts

📍In front of General Education Buildings C and D
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🌍 International Exchange at Shikata L-C

✨ Shikata Learning Community (Shikata L-C) at Okayama University hosts international exchange events and cultural activities for students at Shikata Campus.

Recent events included:
🎉 Latin American Party
🎄 Christmas & Ema Fusion Party
🗣️ Globalized Voices Partners Program
🇯🇵 Japanese Culture Day Trip

Shikata L-C also offers weekly activities such as English conversation, Spanish and Chinese lessons, Zumba, board games, and free interaction among students.

Students at Shikata Campus who are interested in international exchange are welcome to join the activities whenever they have time 😊

Source: Shikata L-C

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🤝 Courtesy Visit by the Delegation from Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam

On April 16, the delegation from Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Vietnam) visited Okayama University, highlighting the ongoing medical and academic cooperation between Vietnam and Japan 🇯🇵 🇻🇳

🩺 The visit reflected the strong partnership between the two universities and the growing relationship between the two countries through education, medicine, and international exchange. Faculty members and Vietnamese international students currently studying at Okayama University also participated in the meeting.

🤝 This exchange is expected to further strengthen collaboration in the medical field and deepen the friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

More details are available in the comments below ⬇️

Source: Okayama University

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🕊️ The 23rd Exhibition at Okayama University: Atomic Bomb and War

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Japan experienced immense devastation during World War II. Cities were destroyed, countless lives were lost, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki left deep scars that continue to shape memories across generations. Even after the war ended, survivors and victims carried these experiences with them for the rest of their lives.

This exhibition shares those voices and memories so that the realities of war are not forgotten.

🎙️ Hear firsthand testimonies from an atomic bomb survivor and war victims.
🎙️ English translation available.

🎟️ Free Admission
📍 May 18-20
📍 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 May 20 closes at 3:15 PM
📍 Okayama Union
(Behind Indent Cafeteria)

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📚 Looking for a cozy place to study, relax and meet new people at Okayama University?

Welcome to Global Study Lounge (G-Lounge) on the 2nd Floor of General Education Building D!

This is a comfortable space designed for Discovery Program and G-Course students to study together, have conversations and connect with friends from around the world.

・ 54 seats available
・ Open weekdays 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
・ Perfect for studying, group work, chatting or taking a break

📍General Education Building D, 2nd Floor

☀️ Let’s learn together how to prevent and respond to heat illness!

Last year, some areas in Japan reached temperatures as high as 40°C. In April, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) introduced a new word - 酷暑日 (kokushobi) - to describe extremely hot 40°C days. The word combines 酷 (harsh), 暑 (hot), and 日 (day). This may mean that Japan could continue to experience record-breaking heat in 2026. 🥵

Let’s learn how to stay safe and protect ourselves from extreme summer heat in Japan through the information in the images below. ⬇️

Sources: The Japan Times; Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan

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