{"id":5679,"date":"2026-05-01T13:48:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T04:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/?page_id=5679"},"modified":"2026-05-01T17:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:29:05","slug":"welcome-party-may-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/about\/shikata-l-cafe\/events\/events-announcements\/welcome-party-may-16-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WELCOME PARTY MAY 16, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<li>\n<h2><b><span lang=\"EN-US\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span style=\"color: #008000\"><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">WELCOME PARTY<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">On Saturday May 16th Shikata LC will be hosting a WELCOME party . This special event is a chance for all of us to come together and celebrate the diversity of our community.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">We warmly welcome all newly arrived international students, new students at Shikata Campus, and of course, everyone currently studying at Shikata Campus. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Our goal is simple: to create a friendly space where you can exchange, share cultures, and build meaningful friendships. Whether you are new to Japan, new to Shikata, or have already been here for a while, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with others and enjoy a global atmosphere together. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Let&#8217;s celebrate new beginnings, cultural exchange, and the friendships that make our community truly special. Please have a look at the schedule of the day.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">[Event Schedule]<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> 12:00-12:10 Reception <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">12:10- 12:30 Self Introduction <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">12:30-13:30 Lunch Time <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">13:30-14:20 Live Latin American Band: &#8220;Las Chicas&#8221; <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">14:30-15:30 group games <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">15:30-16:00 free chatting<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You don&#8217;t need to register to attend, please feel free to come and go freely. Since we are going to have a POTLUCK, please bring some dish to share and your own drink. If you need more information please contact us: zulearias@okayama-u.ac.jp.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5677\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-212x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/www.mdps.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/PNG_WELCOME-party-1.png 1587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WELCOME PARTY On Saturday May 16th Shikata LC will be hosting a WELCOME party . 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