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  • Ritsumeikan University official baseball club

    Ritsumeikan University official baseball club

    Introduction: All the members of our team are working hard toward our goal of “winning the league championship twice in a row and becoming the best in Japan.” We practice six days a week, and on weekends, we play practice games or league matches. Our aim is to show our gratitude to the people who support us and to our community through our results and actions.

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC

    Location: Hiragino General Ground

    Language: Japanese N5, English A1

    Keywords: Giving Back, Challenge, Unity

    E-mail: ritsumeibaseball@yahoo.co.jp

    @ritsumeibaseball
    @Ritsumeibb
  • Varsity Golf Team

    Varsity Golf Team

    Introduction: The Varsity Golf Team conducts pitching practice three times a week on workdays, and holds round practice and a training camp during long holidays. We, the Varsity Golf Team, are doing our best to become the champion in the male national tournament and to play in the female national tournament. From experienced players aiming to become professional golfers to beginners, we are all working hard as a team.

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: Others & Outside Campus

    Location: Gamou Golf Club, Biwako Country Club, Nissin Miyako Country Club, Ibaraki Golf Center, Biwako Golf Club, HOS Golf Space Mukaijima

    Language: Japanese N1, English A1

    Keywords: Independence, Organizational Strength, Continuity

    E-mail: ec1100rx@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp

    @panthersgolf
  • Soccer Club

    Soccer Club

    Introduction: We, the Athletic Association Soccer Club, are serious about soccer and are determined to win the Intercollegiate Championships. The soccer club’s philosophy is to “develop athletes who can think and act independently, and produce talented people who can contribute to society,” and we respect autonomy and initiative while working hard to improve ourselves. Furthermore, we have set thoroughness in all our actions as a guideline, and we want to be a club that others can be proud of, both on and off the pitch.

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC

    Location: Haratani Ground

    Language: Japanese N1, English C2

    Keywords: A Club that Loves and is Loved, Initiative, Challenge

    E-mail: ritsumeikan.kouhou@gmail.com

    @rusc_photo
    @rusc1953
  • Soccer Club Woman

    Soccer Club Woman

    Introduction: We have members who have played soccer for over ten years, as well as members who started only after entering university. With the goal of creating a supportive team, we encourage every member to take initiative and enjoy playing together. If you’re interested in soccer, let’s spend an exciting and fulfilling four years together! We’re waiting for you!

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC

    Location: Ritsumeikan Unversity Haradani Athletic Field

    Language: Japanese N4, English B2

    Keywords: A Beloved Team, Unity, Underdog Victory

    E-mail: rits.gfc@gmail.com

    @rits_w_soccer
    @Rits_w_soccer
  • 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 experienced climbers are all welcome!

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC, BKC, Others & Outside Campus

    Location: 408, Student Center

    Language: Japanese N2, English B2

    E-mail: rits.sangaku@gmail.com

    @rits.sangaku
  • American football club

    American football club

    Introduction: The American Football Club trains six days a week at the BKC Green Field. We now have over 160 members, all working hard toward becoming the No.1 team in Japan, whether as players or staff. Whether you have experience or not, come and feel the excitement and power of American football for yourself!

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: BKC

    Location: BKC Green Field

    Language: Japanese N5, English A1

    Keywords: American Football, Best in Japan, Football

    E-mail: ritsumeikanmgrphoto2018@gmail.com

    @ritsumeikanpanthers
    @r_panthers
  • 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

    Campus: BKC,Others & Outside Campus

    Location: Athlete Gym / Canoe Club Dormitory, 2-35 Hotarudani, Otsu-shi, Shiga

    Language: Japanese N1, English A1

    Keywords: Personal Growth, Canoe Sprint, Ritsumeikan Style

    E-mail: sh0326xe@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp

    @rits_canoe.kayak.team
  • Karate club (new)

    Karate club (new)

    Introduction: Dear new students, we are the Athletic Karate Club. We currently have nine members: two fourth-year students, three third-year students, and four second-year students. Although we are not a large organization, we take advantage of the benefits of being a small group and practice energetically every day. Experienced members, beginners, and managers are all welcome! If you are even slightly interested, please feel free to contact us!

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC, BKC,Others & Outside Campus

    Location: Martial Arts Hall (Kinugasa Campus), Gym Arena No. 2 (BKC), Off-campus Training Facility: Rikkukan 17-4 Higashisanno-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8004

    Language: Japanese N1, English C2

    Keywords: Martial Arts, Etiquette, Balance of Academics and Athletics

    E-mail: so1325he@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp

    @ritsumei_karate
  • kyudo club

    kyudo club

    Introduction: Our Athletics Association Kyudo Club welcomes both experienced archers and beginners starting at the university. If you’re interested, feel free to contact us. You’re always welcome to observe our practices. If you want a fulfilling, rich university life or are eager to try something new, please come check us out!!

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC

    Location: Hiragino General Sports Park (Ground)

    Language: Japanese N3, English C1

    Keywords: Passion, Perseverance, One Member of the Organization

    E-mail: ritsath.shumu910@gmail.com

    @rits.kyudo
    @Ritsumei_Kyudo
  • Ritsumeikan University Kendo club

    Ritsumeikan University Kendo club

    Introduction: Nice to meet you. We are the Ritsumeikan University Athletic Association Kendo Club. We currently have 38 members, 25 men and 13 women. We meet six days a week, with Mondays off. We also have many members who are not sports recommended. Beginners are also welcome. If you are even slightly interested in joining us and would like to practice kendo, please feel free to come to Haradani Ground Third Shoyu House.

    Classification: Authorized Organization

    Campus: KIC, BKC

    Location: 1F Kendo Hall, Haradani Ground Third Shoyu House

    Language: Japanese N1, English A1

    Keywords: Kendo, Martial Arts, Japanese Culture

    E-mail: ps0604ip@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp

    @ritskendo
    @rits_kendo