International University of Japan:
The International University of Japan is situated in Niigata, the capital city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It lies on the northwest coast of Honshū, the largest island of Japan, and faces the Sea of Japan and Sado Island. The IUJ campus is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by magnificent Echigo-sanzan mountains. The local area offers rich traditions of rural community and outdoor opportunities throughout the year; mountain climbing, hiking, skiing, hot springs and many more.
Location and Facilities:
The Matsushita Library & Information Center holds approximately 100,000 volumes and 310 periodical and serial titles, with extensive database subscriptions and CD-ROMs.
Students can use study rooms for their group works and self-studies for 24/7.
IUJ has 3 single student dormitories and a married student dormitory in a beautiful natural environment. They provide the opportunity to live with students of different nationalities and backgrounds.
A training room with various machines is one of the students' favorite facilities. Other sports facilities allow students to participate in a wide range of athletic activities including basketball, volleyball, soccer, training, aerobics, karate, table tennis and softball.
IUJ has 4 tennis courts with lights for night matches. Right next to them is a popular BBQ site.
IUJ is located in a place known as "Snow Country." Students retrieve their childish innocence in the snow.
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Directions / Instructions:
IUJ is located about 230 kilometers northwest of Tokyo. The nearest town is Urasa and it takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to get to Urasa from Tokyo by the Joetsu-Shinkansen or Bullet train. The Joetsu-Shinkansen and the Kan'etsu Expressways provide easy access to Tokyo and Niigata City. Free shuttle-bus service connects IUJ with the town and the Urasa railway station.
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