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Survey on international student participation in HU Clubs (2025)
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Compiled by 新入生歓迎委員会 and edited by Language Community/Mutual Connection Point
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Circle/Club
Sports/Cultural
GenreCircle/Club Name (Japanese)Circle/Club Name (English)
Number of Exchange Students Currently Enrolled
Number of Exchange Students Accepted in the Past 3 Years
Language Level Required for JoiningReason for Setting Language Proficiency LevelsDegree of CommitmentReason for Setting Degree of CommitmentOther Important Notes
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CircleSportsTennis, BadmintonフォーカスFOCUS115. No language restrictionsN/ANone specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalDance一橋大学盆踊りサークル昇舞
Traditional Japanese Dance, Bon-Dance Community Shobu
005. No language restrictionsBon Odori can be enjoyed just by watching and imitating.None specifiedOvercoming language barriers is an advantage of Bon Odori, and it can be enjoyed with many people.
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋大学体育会アイスホッケー部Hitotsubashi University Ice Hockey Club014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)No issues if we can communicate in basic English.Commitment to practice requiredOur goal is to participate in the competition.
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋大学体育会ヨット部Hitotsubashi Sailing Team124. Bilingual (Japanese or English)As the sport comes from an English-speaking country, English is easier for communication.None specifiedSince we has a small number of members, participation in activities is welcome.
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ClubSports
American football, Rugby, Lacrosse
一橋大学体育会ラグビー部HURFC024. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.None specifiedWe want exchange students to join freely.
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ClubSportsMartial arts一橋・津田塾大学空手道部
The Karate Club of Hitotsubashi and Tsudajuku University
274. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members and coachs speak English.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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ClubSportsOther sports体育会サイクリング部Cycling Club014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedWe are not aiming for competition participation.
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ClubSportsMartial arts柔道部Judo Club154. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.None specifiedWe want exchange students to join freely.
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ClubSportsOther sports体育会陸上競技部Track and Field Club014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)No specific restrictions.4 days/week of practiceIt is part of the club's culture.
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ClubCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学管弦楽団Hitotsubashi University Orchestra004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)2 days/week of practiceIt is the minimum requirement for joining.
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ClubSportsOther sportsスキー部Racing Ski Team004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.3 days/week of practiceOur goal is to participate in the competition.
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ClubSportsOther sports体育会卓球部Table tennis Club034. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.Commitment to practice requiredOur goal is to participate in the competition.
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ClubSportsTennis, Badminton硬式庭球部女子部Girls’ Tennis Club004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.Commitment to practice requiredIt is part of the club's culture. Membership is only granted to those who can stay for at least one year.
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ClubSportsMartial arts一橋・津田塾ボクシング部Hitotsubashi-Tsudajuku Boxing Club1104. Bilingual (Japanese or English)There have been exchange students in the past who did not speak Japanese.3 days/week of practiceWe want students with the same level of enthusiasm as regular members to participate.
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CircleCulturalInternational, VolunteerTable For Two 一橋大学Table For Two Hitotsubashi014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsOther sportsハンドボールサークル shotsHandball Club Shots004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We want enjoy together, regardless of nationality.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学ピアノ室内楽サークル ScherzandoHitotsubashi Piano Chamber Music Circle Scherzando124. Bilingual (Japanese or English)N/ANone specifiedN/AEveryone who want to enjoy piano and music is welcome.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama放送集団オケアノスBroadcasting Club Ocanos014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsTennis, Badminton一橋硬式庭球同好会Hitotsubashi Lawn Tennis Association014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We can communicate in English.None specifiedN/AEveryone is welcome.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋・津田塾・農工大ギター部Hitotsubashi, Tsuda, and Nouko University Guitar Club004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Japanese is not necessary for playing the guitar.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsTennis, Badminton一橋 ALWAYSALWAYS004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Japanese is not necessary for tennis.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalInternational, Volunteer国際部ディベートセクションHit-U114. Bilingual (Japanese or English)While some conversations and lectures are in Japanese, the main activities involve discussions in English.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋・津田塾 UnpluggedUnplugged014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)The main activity is band performance centered on acoustic guitar, and some members can speak English.None specifiedWe organize activities based on individual schedules.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学 淡成書道会Tansei Shodo Club254. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Individual artwork creation is the main activity, and some members speak English.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleSportsSoccer, FutsalFC.POLSTERFC.POLSTER004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Since language does not matter in futsal.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学・津田塾大学写真部Hit-Photo274. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We can accept members as some can speak some English, but basic Japanese is recommended.None specifiedParticipation is optional, and we warmly welcome who are eager to actively commit.
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CircleCulturalDanceストリートダンスサークル CHERISHStreet Dance Club CHERISH024. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We can communicate through body language.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleSportsOther sports一橋大学世界プロレスリング同盟Hitotsubashi University World Wrestling Association004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalAcademic投資サークル TOWALYInvestment Club TOWALY004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)A lot of members speak English.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalInternational, Volunteerアイセック一橋大学委員会Aiesec Hitotsubashi University Local Committee004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We often use English in daily activities, and a lot of members speak English.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleSportsOther sports一橋大学乗馬&競馬サークル Pacara!Hitotsubashi Horse Riding&Race Circle004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)As long as you love horses, language doesn’t matter.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, CultureパフォーマンスサークルまれひとMarehito004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学鉄道研究会Hitotsubashi Railway Study Club014. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalCommittee学生団体澁澤塾Shibusawajuku004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大スマブラサークルばしスマ!Hit-u Smash Community Bashisuma!004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Nationality doesn't matter in games.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalDanceHITtersHITters004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.None specifiedWe are always welcoming new members.
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CircleCulturalDanceセファランセラCephalanthera004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Japanese is not necessary for dancing.None specifiedWith prior communication, members can adjust their level of commitment.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学フォークソングクラブHitotsubashi University Folk Song Club554. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Music has no language barriers—everyone is welcome! Our members will warmly welcome you.None specifiedWe organize activities based on individual schedules.Anyone who is passionate about music or loves music is welcome.
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CircleSportsBaseball, Softball一橋ホークスHitotsubashi Hawks114. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Japanese is not necessary for playing baseball.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsBasketball, Volleyball籠人Ronin004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Japanese is not necessary for playing basketball.None specifiedWe are not aiming for competition participation.
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CircleSportsOther sports一橋大学キャップ投げ倶楽部Hitotsubashi University Cap Throwing Club (HUCTC) 004. Bilingual (Japanese or English)We mainly communicate in Japanese, but some menbers speak English.1 day/week of practiceSince it is a casual circle, attendance is flexible. However, we would like members to come at least once a week for gym practice.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学表千家茶道部
Hitotsubashi University OMOTESENKE Tea Ceremony Club
454. Bilingual (Japanese or English)Some members speak English.At least 1 day/week of practiceImproving one's performance requires consistent practice, and preparation is needed before events.The costs associated with joining the club are as follows:
- Equipment fee: around 10,000 yen
- Club fee (from six months after joining): around 5,000-10,000 yen per semester
- Participation fee for events: around 1,500 yen per event.
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ClubCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学津田塾大学吹奏楽団Hitotsubashi and Tsudajuku Wind Orchestra00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Coaching is conducted in Japanese.Commitment to practice requiredTo ensure a high-quality performance.We accept members with sufficient proficiency in Japanese.
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋大学体育会應援部Hitotsubashi Cheering Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.
Commitment to the squad required
It is part of the club's culture.
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ClubSports
American football, Rugby, Lacrosse
一橋大学アメリカンフットボール部 CRIMSONHU American Football Club CRIMSON01
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese for techniques and tactics.None specifiedNo plans for acceptance.(Except for regular international students who stay for four years.)
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋大学体育会ゴルフ部Hitotsubashi University Golf Club62
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedN/A
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ClubSportsMartial arts一橋大学体育会合気道部Aikido Club03
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Coaching is conducted in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋大学体育会水泳部
Hitotsubashi University Athletic Association Swimming Club
01
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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ClubSports
American football, Rugby, Lacrosse
男子ラクロス部 SERPENTSMen's Lacrosse Team01
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese during games and matches.None specifiedWe want to introduce Japanese lacrosse culture.
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ClubSportsBaseball, Softball一橋大学準硬式野球部Hitotsubashi University Semi-hardball Baseball00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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ClubSportsMartial arts一橋大学体育会洋弓部Hitotsubashi Archery Club01
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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ClubSportsMartial arts一橋大学剣道部Hitotsubashi University Kendo Team00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.5 days/week of practiceFewer practice sessions will result in slower progress.
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ClubSportsBasketball, Volleyball男子バレーボール部Hitotsubashi Volleyball Club0* Pending Enrollment10
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.4 days/week of practiceIt is part of the club's culture.A selection process may be required for some positions during the admission process.
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ClubCulturalDanceALL 一橋大学競技ダンス部ALL HITOTSUBASHI Univ. Ballroom Dance Club02
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Group lecture is conducted in Japanese.2 days/week of practiceParticipants have to pair up with members to compete in tournaments.
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋・津田塾大学体操部Hitotsubashi and Tsuda University Gymnastics Club24
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
For safety during activities, but a daily conversation level is not required.At least 1 day/week of practicePreparing the equipment requires manpower.Currently, the membership fee for exchange students is calculated as 1,000 yen per month for the duration of their stay.
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ClubSportsOther sports体育会フィールドホッケー部Field Hockey Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Many members are not proficient in English.Commitment to practice requiredEach member is actively committed to pursuing good results as a team.
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ClubSportsOther sports一橋体育会ハンドボール部Hitotsubashi Handball Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese during matches.Commitment to practice requiredBecause it is a team sport.
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ClubSportsTennis, Badminton一橋大学体育会ソフトテニス部Soft Tennis Club of Hitotsubashi University 00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.3 days/week of practiceOur goal is to participate in the competition.
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ClubSportsTennis, Badminton一橋大学体育会バドミントン部Hitotsubashi University Badminton Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.4-5 days/week of practiceOur goal is to participate in the competition.
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ClubCulturalCommittee一橋大学KODAIRA祭実行委員会Hitotsubashi University Kodaira Festival Committee0N/A
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.2 days/week of practiceTo ensure the smooth operation of the school festival.
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ClubSportsBaseball, Softball一橋大学体育会硬式野球部Hitotsubashi University Baseball Team00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.5 days/week of practiceIt is part of the club's culture.
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ClubSportsSoccer, Futsal一橋大学ア式蹴球部Hitotsubashi univ. Football Club 12
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.Commitment to practice requiredIt is part of the club's culture and we want students with the same level of enthusiasm as regular members to participate.Since foreign nationals cannot be registered as players, we are unable to accept those who wish to play.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学将棋部Syougi Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Explaining shogi rules involves many technical terms.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleSportsBaseball, Softball一橋大学キャッチボールサークル Catch!Hitotsubashi Catch ball Club Catch!00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture坐禅部如意団Zen Meditation Club Nyoidan00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Not all members are fluent in English.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalAcademic一橋大学広告研究会 HASCHitotsubashi Advertisement Strategy Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specified 
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CircleSportsOther sportsインカレダイビングサークル PerSeasDiving Club PerSeas00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Coaching is conducted in Japanese.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama劇団WICKWICK (Musical Company)23
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly practice in Japanese, and all lines and songs are Japanese.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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CircleCulturalInternational, VolunteerゆびっこYubikko00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese with children.None specifiedN/AIt is necessary to be able to communicate with children in Japanese. Communication will primarily be in Japanese, and English will not be used.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋・津田塾ディズニー同好会マウスHitotsubashi and Tsuda College Disney Club Mouse00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama劇団コギトCogito Theater Company 11
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly play in Japanese.None specifiedThe required level of commitment varies depending on the position.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Cultureボードゲームサークル JuegoBoard Game Club Juego11
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Since most board games are in Japanese, Japanese skills are needed for smooth rule comprehension.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋創作同好会Hitotsubashi Creative Club12
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalCommittee一橋大学生協委員会 MACOHitotsubashi University Co-op Committee MACO00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学囲碁部Hitotsubashi University Igo00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Japanese is necessary for game analysis.None specifiedN/AExchange students are generally not allowed to participate in tournaments based on the rules of the Kanto Student Go Federation.
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋ポケモンだいすきクラブHitotsubashi Pokémon Fan Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleCulturalInternational, VolunteerひとつむぎHitotsumugi00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
The activities involve providing daily life assistance.None specifiedThe activity frequency is decided in discussion with other members.
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CircleCulturalAcademic一橋大学経済学研究会Economics Research Club01
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学男声合唱団コール・メルクールHitotsubashi University Male Chorus Chor Merkur00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Many members are not proficient in English, and we mainly sing Japanese songs.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学津田塾大学合唱団ユマニテHitotsubashi University&Tsuda College Chor Humanite13
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We sing Japanese songs, and coaching is conducted in Japanese.None specifiedWe are not aiming for competition participation, and we organize activities based on individual schedules.In the past, short-term exchange students have also joined the club (from spring to the summer concert). We accept such short-term participants as well.
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CircleCulturalCommittee一橋 map 運営チームHitotsubashi-Map00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedThe required level of commitment varies depending on time and the position.
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CircleSportsOther sports一橋・津田塾大学ラフティング部ストローム会Hitotsubashi University Rafting Club Strom 00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
For safety during activities.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalDance一橋大学コピーダンスサークル SpicaHitotsubashi University Copy Dance Club "Spica"03
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese. Some support is available, but not speaking any Japanese would be difficult.None specifiedSince we have a lot of events throughout a year, we organize activities based on individual schedules and no specific commitment level is set.
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CircleSportsOther sportsフライングディスクサークル UFOFlying Disc Club UFO02
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Participants need to fill out the entry sheet in Japanese for competitions.None specifiedThe activities are balanced with studies and other individual schedules.
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CircleSportsOutdoor一橋津田塾山友会Hitotsubashi Tsudajuku Sanyuukai11
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.
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CircleCulturalAcademicくにたち時事研究会Kunitachi Current Affairs Study Group00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss and do an interview in Japanese, but we can communicate in English too.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleSportsSoccer, Futsal一橋大学サッカー同好会Hitotsubashi University Soccer Circle00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese during games.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalInternational, Volunteer国際部ディスカッションセクションIS Discussion12
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Many members are not proficient in English.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalAcademic模擬国連国立研究会Japan Model United Nations Kunitachi Branch20
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedParticipation is optional.
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CircleSportsBasketball, Volleyball一橋大学バレーボール同好会Hitotsubashi University Volleyball Club510
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
As a contact sports club, a certain level of communication is necessary to avoid injuries during play.None specifiedWe want members to join freely.Since the Japanese students in our club have a relatively low level of English proficiency, we require the ability to communicate in Japanese to ensure safety during play. However, students who can actively communicate in English or volleyball players with experience who can ensure safety and enjoy the game are exceptions.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Dramaインカレ軽音サークル BLITZThe Band Club BLITZ00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Basic communication is sufficient in activities.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalCommitteeTED x HitosubashiUTEDxHitosubashiU3N/A
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsTennis, Badminton一橋C.T.CHitotsubashi C.T.C00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly communicate in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleSportsOutdoor一橋大学オリエンテーリングクラブHitotsubashi University Orienteering Club00
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
Coaching is conducted in Japanese.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学アカペラサークル The First CryA Cappella Units The First Cry22
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
The main activity is an expressive art that values communication.None specifiedNo specific commitment level is set.
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CircleCulturalMusic, Firm, Drama一橋大学軽音楽部Hitotsubashi University Popular Music Club22
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
We mainly discuss in Japanese.None specifiedN/A
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CircleCulturalEntertainment, Arts, Culture一橋大学総合アミューズメント研究サークル LaBombaLaBomba0N/A
3. Conversational Japanese recommended
The main activity involves experiencing Japanese subculture.None specifiedN/A