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Studying is important, but joining a club or circle can provide you with valuable experiences and perspectives that cannot be found in the classroom. Extracurricular activities are an opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and experience another side of student life in Japan.
The clubs, circles and societies at Kobe University are established and run independently by students. Starting a club, joining an existing club, and participating in club activities is done by students on a voluntary basis. Joining an extracurricular activity group is a chance to deepen your knowledge about Japanese language and culture, improve teamwork through group activities, and broaden your horizons. It’s also a lot of fun! We recognize the importance of these groups as part of a well-rounded student experience, and fully support student participation in extracurricular activities.
Clubs and circles linked on this page include groups authorized by Kobe University, groups open to all university members, and groups organized within individual faculties or graduate schools. If you would like to join a club or circle, please contact them directly. Kobe University has a huge variety of clubs and circles, and we hope that all students can find a group that suits their interests and personality. If you have any questions about extracurricular activities, please contact the Student Center (Extracurricular Activities Office) using the details below.
List of Official Kobe University Clubs
The following is a list of the clubs officially recognized by Kobe University.
For a more comprehensive list of clubs, please see the List of Club and Circle websites (Japanese language only).
Cultural Groups
- Society for the Study of Children's Culture
- Drama Society
- Glee Club (men’s chorus)
- ERDE (mixed voices chorus)
- Apollon (mixed voices chorus)
- Mandolin Club
- Photography Club
- Noh Drama Club
- E.S.S. (English Studying Society)
- I.S.A (International Student Association)
- Shogi Club (Japanese Chess)
- Tea Ceremony and Flower Arrangement Club
- Literature Society
- Light Music Society (Jazz)
- Expedition Club
Sports Groups
- Track and Field Club
- Swimming Club
- Baseball Club
- Soft Baseball Club
- Tennis Club
- Soft Tennis Club
- Men’s Basketball Club
- Women’s Basketball Club
- Handball Club
- Rugby Club
- Football Club (soccer)
- Hockey Club
- Men’s Volleyball Club
- Women’s Volleyball Club
- Table Tennis Club
- Badminton Club
- Kendo Club
- Japanese Archery Club
- Archery Club
- Judo Club
- Karate Club
- Horse Riding Club
- Alpine Club
- Wander Vogel Club
- Skating Club
- Rowing Club
- Yacht Racing Team
- Automobile Club
- Nippon Kempo Club
- Shorinji Kempo Club
- Ski Racing Team
- Aikido Club
- Glider Club
- Golf Club
- Fencing Team
- Gymnastics Club
- American Football Team
- Softball Club
- Canoe Racing Team
- Windsurfing Club
- Ice Hockey Team
- Men’s Lacrosse Club
- Women’s Lacrosse Club
- Kyokushin Karate Club
- Futsal Club
- Iaidou Club
- Men’s Cutter Racing Club
- Women’s Cutter Racing Club
- Snowboading Club
- Offshore Sailing Club
- Women’s Touch Football Club
Supporting groups
Contact Us
Kobe University Student Affairs Department, Student Support Division
Address: 1-2-1 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi 657-8501
Tel: 078-803-5224
Fax: 078-803-5209
E-mail: stdnt-kagai@office.kobe-u.ac.jp