Off-campus & Others

  • Railway Research Club

    Railway Research Club

    Introduction: Our club has been operating as an officially recognized railway hobby club across all three campuses of our university. The only qualification for membership is to be a Ritsumeikan University student! Not only are people who love trains welcome to join, but anyone who enjoys traveling by train or has even a passing interest in…


  • RAW

    RAW

    Introduction: Love baseball? Join RAW! Play Wiffle ball & throw insane breaking balls like an MLB pro! It’s safe & fun for all at Iwakura Park. Pro or newbie, join the blast! Find us on socials & swing big! 🙂 Classification: Registered Org. Campus: OIC, Others & Outside Campus Location: Iwakura Park Ground Language: Japanese…


  • Receive Friends

    Receive Friends

    Introduction: We offer both “enjoy” sessions for beginners and “serious” training for experienced players, making us a club where everyone can have a great time regardless of experience or gender. Whether you want to try volleyball for the first time or simply want to connect with students from your own or other departments, we want…


  • Rikkyukai

    Rikkyukai

    Introduction: Unlike the Kyudo club, the rrikkyukai is a Kyudo community where students can participate at their own pace. Currently, many students from all grades and departments are members. Approximately half of the new members each year are beginners, but seniors and experienced members kindly provide guidance, allowing members to improve while deepening their connections.…


  • RitsBIC

    RitsBIC

    Introduction: We’re a cycling club based at BKC, welcoming both road bike beginners and experienced riders. Every Saturday, we ride out to different destinations decided during our weekly meetings. Don’t have a bike yet? We’ve got loaners available. Let’s ride together! Classification: Registered Org. Campus: BKC, Others & Outside Campus Location: Adseminario Small Classroom /…


  • Ritsumei Art Theater RITSUGEI

    Ritsumei Art Theater RITSUGEI

    Introduction: We are a theater club that focuses on realistic, dialogue-driven plays. Our goal is to create performances that feel as if they could truly exist in real life, with natural, everyday acting. Our motto is to work together with joy, friendship, and full dedication. Classification: Semi-authorized Organization Campus: KIC, Others & Outside Campus Location: Student Union Building Box311, H305…


  • Ritsumeikan Athlete Club

    Ritsumeikan Athlete Club

    Introduction: RAC is Ritsumeikan University’s only officially recognized intercollegiate athletics circle. With approximately 200 members, it is one of the largest athletics circle in the Kansai region! In addition to athletics, we also hold ball game events and exchanges with other universities. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to challenge your limits, start something new…


  • Ritsumeikan EVOLVED

    Ritsumeikan EVOLVED

    Introduction: Ritsumeikan EVOLVED is a vibrant community for music‑game enthusiasts. In addition to regular score‑based competitions, we also host special contests that focus on unique and unconventional styles of playing music games. Classification: Registered Organization Campus: KIC, OIC, BKC, Others & Outside Campus Location: Indeterminate Language: Japanese N1, English A1 Keywords: Rhythm Games, Activities Across Three Campuses, Annual Fee 1000 Yen E-mail: so1306kf@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp


  • Ritsumeikan Univ. Press

    Ritsumeikan Univ. Press

    Introduction: We are a media organization authorized by Ritsumeikan University. We produce, write articles, and design the pages of the Ritsumeikan University Newspaper we publish regularly. Classification: Central Project Org. Campus: KIC, Others & Outside Campus Location: Student Center 306 Language: Japanese N1, English A1 Keywords: Fair and impartial reporting, Journalism, Public Opinion Formation E-mail:…


  • Ritsumeikan Univercity Alpine Climbing Club

    Ritsumeikan Univercity Alpine Climbing Club

    Introduction: Join Our Mountaineering Club! We Need You! Short on members, but big on adventure! We are actively looking for new members to join our ranks. If you have no hobbies but have money to spare, let’s go climb mountains and rocks together! We pursue personal growth through hard mountain training and expeditions. Beginners and…


  • Ritsumeikan University Athletic Association Canoe Club

    Ritsumeikan University Athletic Association Canoe Club

    Introduction: Hello everyone! We are the Canoe Club. Canoeing is a sport where you paddle across flat water using an oar. It’s often called the “F1 of the water” — among all human-powered water sports, it’s the fastest! If you’re interested, we’d love for you to come check out the Canoe Club! Classification: Authorized Organization…


  • Ritsumeikan University Athletic Windsurfing club

    Ritsumeikan University Athletic Windsurfing club

    Introduction: 99% of our members started with no experience! We race across Lake Biwa on boards powered by the wind — reaching speeds of 40+ km/h! We practice every weekend and offer free trial sessions in April. This exciting marine sport is open to anyone willing to give it a try! Classification: Semi-authorized Org. Campus:…


  • Ritsumeikan University Camera Circle Yurucame

    Ritsumeikan University Camera Circle Yurucame

    Introduction: At Ritsumeikan University’s Yurukame Camera Club, we visit events and famous spots mainly around Kyoto and Osaka, taking photos however we like! We warmly welcome anyone who loves photography, enjoys going places, or wants to connect with people from different departments!! No camera? No problem! Feel free to join~! Classification: Registered Organization Campus: KIC, Others & Outside Campus…


  • Ritsumeikan University Cooking Circle meRci

    Ritsumeikan University Cooking Circle meRci

    Introduction: Delicious! Fun! Merci!” is our motto. We hold regular activities 2–3 times a week, as well as external events! If you love cooking, eating, or events, please join us!! Classification: Registered Organization Campus: Others & Outside Campus Location: Ferye 5F Cooking Studio Language: Japanese N2, English A2 Keywords: Cooking, Food, Meals E-mail: mmeerrccii0303@gmail.com


  • Ritsumeikan University Electone Circle SandanKenban

    Ritsumeikan University Electone Circle SandanKenban

    Introduction: We share the joy of Electone through our concert performances. We practice for two hours every Saturday or Sunday. You can freely play your favorite songs. If you love music, beginners are more than welcome to join us! Classification: Voluntary Organization Campus: Others & Outside Campus Location: We practice in rooms borrowed from music stores around Shiga, Kyoto,…