Exchange students at HSU live in the International House (iHouse). Degree-seeking international students who move to Hiroshima from outside the city or directly from overseas may also live in iHouse, although the residence period is generally limited to one year.
The iHouse has a total of 41 rooms: 36 single-occupancy rooms and 5 family rooms. Each room is fully furnished with a study desk and chair, a private bathroom, refrigerator, bookshelf, closet, bed, air conditioner, and curtains. On the second floor, there is a shared kitchen where students often cook and interact with one another.

We hold parties to welcome international students who have moved into iHouse. Parties are held in the first and second semesters, inviting local residents with whom new international students can form deeper exchanges. Students and neighbors get to know each other and enjoy playing games together. The parties are part of HSU’s activities to help new students settle into their new life at iHouse.

The Winter Party is is an annual event with residents of the iHouse inviting friends and sharing cakes, confectionery and presents. Participants decorate the room to produce a festive atmosphere.

iHouse holds a fire drill in which all residents and staff participate. In the drill, they confirm the evacuation routes and learn what to do in an emergency, to be ready in case of fire.

At the iHouse, events such as welcome parties for new residents and seasonal activities like Halloween and Christmas are held to encourage interaction among residents. Lunch exchange events with local community members are also organized, and international students can participate in local sports festivals and neighborhood celebrations. Through these activities, the International House provides a place where students can experience Japanese culture while broadening their international perspective and deepening their understanding of the local community.