Events & Updates
2026
Thanks to our Chapter Chairs around the world, IUJ Worldwide Friday 2026 will continue to bring the IUJ global community together. Thank you for your continued support!
This year’s IUJ Worldwide Friday will be held on Friday, September 11. Mark your calendar now!
Your Chapter Leaders around the world are listed up here! Get in touch with them if you are able to support this or other events.
- No event in your city? Please contact your chapter chair to see if you can help create one.
- No chapter chair in your city? Ask the campus to help you start a chapter! alumni@iuj.ac.jp
- Use the online directory to find the contact information for the people below. It is not listed here for privacy reasons unless requested so by the host.
| Country | City/Area | Chapter/Contact Person | Class | Details The time is shown in your local time zone. |
| ONLINE via ZOOM meeting | Open to everyone | Alumni EC Member: Inagaki, Tadashi | 1995 GSIM | Sept 11, 18:00–21:00 Meeting ID: 869 4721 9238 Passcode: 570092 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Cxe4zjirxygzvxSU7 |
| Australia | Canberra | Mallya, Smitha | 1995 GSIM | TBC |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | Mohammad Tarikul Islam | 2012 GSIR | Sept 11, 6 PM-10 PM Venue: Hotel 71 in Bijoynagar |
| Cambodia | Phnom Penh | I, Vin | 2023 GSIR | Sept 11, TBD |
| China | Beijing | Dunnett, Adam Zhang, Kuo |
2006 GSIR 2006 GSIM |
Date & Venue TBC |
| China | Hong Kong | Cheng, Carson | 2004 GSIM | Sept 13, 1:30 PM Venue: Above & Beyond, Level 28, Hotel ICON, 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong (天外天中菜廳, 尖沙咀科學館道17號唯港薈28樓) |
| Denmark | Copenhagen | Niyazov, Farkhod | 2006 GSIM | Date & Venue TBC |
| El Salvador | San Salvador | Marquez, Ana Eugenia | 2023 GSIM | Date & Venue TBC |
| Germany | Heidelberg | Kaput, David Lee | 1989 GSIR | |
| India | Delhi | Ms. Deepika Sharma | Staff member of the IUJ India Representative Office | Will be held in conjunction with IUJ overseas recruitment activity. Sept 6, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM (IST) Venue: Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi Agenda: Experience sharing by alumni, Indo-Japan Talks |
| Japan | Fukuoka | Sonu Rani | 2023 GSIR | Sept 10, 19:30 (Tentative) Venue: VIETNAMESE CUISINE – ベトナミーズクイシン |
| Japan | Tokyo office in Roppongi | Alumni EC Chair – Ishikawa, Tadahiko | 2003 GSIM | Sept 11, 18:00–21:00 IUJ Tokyo Office in Roppongi. Bring your own drinks and snacks. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Cxe4zjirxygzvxSU7 |
| Japan | Osaka | Tanimura, Atsushi | 2001 GSIM | Sept 11, Start at 18:30 Venue: Ganko Sushi Umeda Honten |
| Laos | Vientiane | Chittaphong, Chittakone Southammavong, Wathsana (Supporter) |
2013 GSIR 2010 GSIM |
Date & Venue TBD |
| Myanmar | Yangon | Mi May Phyu Phyu Sin | 2010 GSIM | Sept 11, hybrid event in Yangon, TBC |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kamaruddin, Melorina | 2009 GSIR | Date & Venue TBD |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | Dangol, Mukesh | 2022 GSIM | Sept 11, Venue TBC |
| Philippines | Manila | Villa, Jhaine Lyka Apilan | 2019 GSIR | Sept 12, 12 PM Venue TBD |
| Taiwan | Taipei | Yang, Kai-Cheng | 2008 GSIM | Sept 11, Venue TBD |
| Thailand | Bangkok | Suetrongtragoon, Sorawit | 2021 GSIM | Sept 11, Tentatively from 18:30 to 21:30 Venue: Washoku Aji (Located at Soi Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok near Ekkamai BTS station) |
| Tonga | Nuku’alofa | Heimuli, Veronica Fe’ Aomoelotu | 2023 GSIR | Sept 11, 7 PM Venue: Waterfront Lodge & Restaurant, https://www.waterfrontlodge-tonga.com/en/ |
| Turkey | Istanbul | Kirca (Kucukkoner), Figen | 1996 GSIM | Date & Venue TBD |
| UAE | Dubai | McCarthy, William Kevin | 1996 GSIR | Sept 11, 6 PM Venue: Galleries Lafayette restaurant in Dubai Mall |
| USA | Chicago | Uddin, Md. Jashim | 1991 GSIR | Sept 11, Venue TBC |
| USA | New York | Yorulmaz, Ilgin | 1995 GSIR | Sept 12, 6:00 PM EEST at Ilgin’s place Be sure to RSVP: https://evite.me/DRME5AGva3 |
| USA | Southern California | Aranowitz, Gil Allen | 1994 GSIM | Sept 11, TBD |
| Uzbekistan | Tashkent | Yuldashev, Bekzod Bohodirovich | 2012 GSIR | Sept 11, 18:30–21:00 Venue: Brasseri cafe -17, Islam Karimov street, Tashkent https://brasseriecafe.uz RVSP here: https://forms.gle/ Online via Zoom (Open to Everyone) – starts later at 19:00 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72027866716?pwd=1eLYvVG0OP0frJJ0bu6o5XwcIwPNfD.1 |
| Vietnam | Hanoi | Le Phuong Linh | 2023 GSIR | Sept 11, Venue TBD |
| Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh | Jade (Bich, Nguyen Thi Ngoc—in the IUJ Online Directory) | 2023 GSIR | Sept 11, Venue TBD |
Watch for information on
- IUJ Bonenkai in Tokyo: late November of eary December
- The NEW and improved online directory launch!!!! Get ready to say goodbye to our old directory, that has supported us for over 25 years, and get ready to welcome in a new era of alumni services! For a nostalgic look, please visit www.iuj.ac.jp/alumnidb/
Coming near IUJ? Need info on places to stay?
Here are some ideas!
Hotel Information
Below is general information
Urasa Area
- Hotel Okabe in Urasa (business hotel near Urasa station. 4 smoking and 6 non-smoking) 6,600yen per night. Twin is 12,760 (breakfast is 1,100 for Japanese style and 550 for simple western style) No bus available. http://www.hotelokabe.com/
- Tejimaya Onsen in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 14 rooms, up to 4 in each room). Normal rates: 7,800yen for adults (12 and over), 6,500yen/child 5-11, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals(breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. NO Credit Card payments https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1021358-d12830209-Reviews-Tejimaya-Minamiuonuma_Niigata_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html
- Tamonso in Urasa (Simple Ryokan with 8 rooms, up to 4 in each room) 7,500yen for adults, 6,500yen/child 4-12, and children under 3 free unless they need separate bedding and meals (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. NO Credit Card payments https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1021358-d1951080-Reviews-Tamonso-Minamiuonuma_Niigata_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu.html
- Paramont in Urasa 4,900yen a night. 3-minute walk from Urasa Station. Large rooms. Credit cards accepted. No bus. https://tabist.co.jp/h/B15HPRM?utm_source=GMB_JP&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=B15HPRM 025-777-5055
- Cycling Terminal in Urasa at Hakkai-san Roku (Ski Lodge, Japan style. 14 rooms for 2-8 people, and one large group room for up to 15 people), 5,600 yen or less – depending on numbers. Japanese-style ofuro public bath only. No toilets in the rooms) Bus service OK. http://www.hakkai-sanroku.com/ Specifically convenient for those interested in cycling on Sunday morning (30 adult bikes and 15 children’s bikes at 400yen each). NO Credit Card payments
Muikamachi Area
- D’affaires inn in Muikamachi, about 7-minute walk from Muikamachi station. Single, twin, superior twin, and connecting rooms available. Prices start from 7,920 yen/night. Natural hot spring public bath available. Free Wi-Fi and parking. No bus available. http://daffaires.jp/
- Sakadojo in Muikamachi (Medium class Ryokan/Japanese Inn with 13 rooms for up to 4 people) 10,000yen/adult Friday and Sundays, 12,000yen/adult (breakfast service and onsen/hot spring bathing included) Bus service OK. http://www.sakadojo.com/?page_id=3262
- For other places to stay in the area, please google “MinamiUonuma Hotels” or AirBnb