TU/e Intro Week

JCES Kinjin is the Japanese culture student association in Eindhoven!

As we are based on the campus of TU/e, we are also participating in the TU/e Introduction week lasting from August 17th to the 21st. During this time, we offer plenty of activities for you (yes you!) to join and see what Kinjin is all about.

During this year's Intro, the majority of our activities are part of the more low-key Tranquilo track. This means that if you're looking for a chill place away from all the action and excitement of Intro, we've got some truly relaxing activities in store for you. (◡‿◡✿)

In addition the the Intro week proper, we also offer activities during the Welcome Days and the Masters' Intro Unwind.

Now, let's check out the agenda!

Monday
August 17th
Kinjin members holding out flyers
09:30~ 10:45
Limbopad
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Limbopad

Hey! We were here, this was us. 👀

Painted paper hand fans
20:00~ 23:00
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Fan painting

Come paint your own traditional Japanese hand fan to keep cool in the intro-week weather!

Not only will it keep you cool in terms temperature, it'll also make you cooler than ice when it comes to style ( •̀ ω •́ )✧

Tuesday
August 18th
Kinjin's campus market booth
14:00~ 18:00
Koeveld
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Campus Market

At the Campus Market you can come say Hi to our members, ask questions, play games, and get an overview of our many activities.

Can you beat Benji at Jan-Ken-Pon?

TODO
14:00~ 18:00
Blauwe Loper
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Campus Lounge

...or, if you're looking for a more chill place than the Campus Market, we also have a spot in the Campus Lounge. Here, you'll be able to see a preview of the many different activities our members host nearly every weekday:

Hand fan painting workshop – Our traditional Japanese culture group is here to help you breeze through the intro week heat.

Japanese board games – Ever wanted to try Riichi Mahjong, Go, or Koi-Koi? Perhaps you have been looking for people to play these games with. Find our tables outside in the Boardgame Corner.

Manga corner – Our comfy manga book club will have a big pile of manga available for you to read, and the perfect space to gush about your faves.

Kinjin members playing Super Smash Bros
20:00~ 23:00
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Pop Culture Hangout

If you went to the Campus Market and would like to unwind, or want to continue chilling after a comfortable stay in the lounge, you can move to our pop culture hangout evenings~

Enjoy some Japanese games such as Mario Kart/Party, TCG like Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh, and board games such as Riichi Mahjong.

We'll have plenty of our members around to exchange about all things Japan with you!

Wednesday
August 19th
Kinjin members posing with their origami hats
11:00~ 12:00
12:30~ 13:30
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Origami Workshop

Learn the ancestral Japanese art of how to create animals and other shapes by folding a sheet of paper!

Our very own chairman himself will teach you hidden technique on how to make yourself one of the most fashionable hats you could ever think of – with just some paper.

One of our members giving a Japanese 101
14:00~ 15:00
15:30~ 16:30
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Japanese Language Workshop

Learn the basics of the Japanese language!

We will provide all the required materials such as pens and paper, so all you have to bring is some hype!

We'll go through the alphabets Hiragana and Katakana, some basic greetings, and how to introduce yourself. Packed with this knowledge, you too can become 上手 at 日本語.

Kinjin members hanging out in the association room
20:00~ 23:00
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Pop Culture Hangout

Just like on Tuesday, we'll be having another chill pop culture hangout evening!

We'll be bringing back our Japanese games, our TCGs, and our traditional Japanese board games.

If you missed our first hangout, this is another chance for you to have a relaxing evening to have a chat about all your favorite Japanese interests.

Thursday
August 20th
A table of people playing Riichi Mahjong
20:00~ 23:00
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Mahjong Hangout

For our final activity of the Intro Week, we'll be back with a very special hangout.

Hosted closer to our club room in the Luna building; we’re now able to bring out the fully automatic Mahjong table for our Mahjong special!

Gather around in groups of 4, and try your hand at some Riichi Mahjong. Whether you already know how to play (other versions of) Mahjong / 麻雀, or only ever heard of the Solitaire version that comes with Windows: All are welcome, as we have plenty of experienced members that can teach you everything there is to know.

Let’s go out with a bang, riichi, ron, and mahjong!