Academic Calendar (example)
April | Academic Year starts University Entrance Ceremony Orientation Session for lnternational Students First Semester Classes begin Welcome Party for lnternational Students Course Registration |
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May | Japanese Language and Culture Program (Arizona State University, USA) |
June | Japanese Language and Culture Program |
July | First Semester Examinations |

University Entrance Ceremony


August | Summer Vacation Intensive Classes |
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September | Intensive Classes Second Semester Classes Begin Course Registration Job Seminar |
November | Anniversary of the Founding of HSU University Festival |



December | International Students' Forum
Winter Vacation |
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January | Entrance Examinations for lnternational Students Second Semester Examinations |
March | Graduation Ceremony |


National Holidays 2023-2024
2024
April 29 | Showa Era Day |
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May 3 | Constitution Memorial Day |
May 4 | Greenery Day |
May 5 | Children's Day |
July 15 | Marine Day |
August 11 | Mountain Day |
September 16 | Respect for the Aged Day |
September 22 | Autumnal Equinox Day |
October 14 | Health Sports Day |
November 3 | Culture Day |
November 23 | Labour Thanksgiving Day |
2025
January 1 | New Year's Day |
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January 13 | Coming of Age Day |
February 11 | National Foundation Day |
February 23 | The Emperor's Birthday |
March 20 | Vernal Equinox Day |