Hachioji CampusTeikyo University Fosters Literary Discourse in Vibrant Cross-Campus Workshop

In a testament to the power of intercollegiate intellectual exchange, Teikyo University's Hachioji Campus played host to a dynamic online workshop, orchestrated by the student group known as the "Co-reading Supporters". This event saw a convergence of minds as five bright talents from Numazu High School, nestled in the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture's Numazu City, joined in the spirited literary dialogue. The focal point of the gathering was Bibliobattle, an exhilarating book review competition where participants must encapsulate a book's allure within a strict time frame, leaving the audience to cast their votes on the most enticing read. This collaborative endeavor marked the second installment of its kind.

At the forefront of this exchange were three dedicated members of the Co-reading Supporters: Takuya Niitsuma, a seasoned 3rd-year scholar from the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and Kota Takase, his equally accomplished counterpart hailing from the Faculty of Liberal Arts of Letters. These luminaries joined ranks with their counterparts from Numazu High School, who had previously contended valiantly in their own precincts to qualify for this inter-institutional showdown. Numazu's brightest talents took center stage, each delivering a concise five-minute pitch advocating for their chosen tome. The Co-reading Supporters reciprocated with sagacious counsel, crafting an atmosphere ripe for growth and exchange. High school participants were quick to commend, noting the vigor with which the presenters conveyed their enthusiasm, lauding the eloquence of their delivery, and even suggesting strategies for handling unforeseen time constraints. The evening culminated with a captivating presentation by Mr. Niitsuma, punctuated by an engaging Q&A session that drew out the inquisitive spirit of the high school attendees. This cross-pollination of ideas and insights serves as a testament to the richness of intellectual pursuits that thrive within the halls of Teikyo University and beyond.

Introduction book

• Genki Kawamura “If Cats Disappeared from the World” Shogakukan, 2014
• Katsuki Sunrin "Oedo Yokai Kawara Edition" Kodansha, 2011
• Satoshi Tsubota, "5-hour good sleep method that makes it a habit to get up at 5 am," Diamond, 2016
• Kentei Murasaki, 3000 characters of life expectancy, Shogakukan, 2020
• Hiroshi Yamamoto, Girl with Wings, Tokyo Sogensha, 2014
• Junjo Shindo "Walking around the edge of the night" KADOKAWA, 2018

Co-reading supporters

Students who love Teikyo University Media Library Center (MELIC), love books, want to try event management, etc. connect books and people and convey the new charm of reading.
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Co-Reading Library

An activity that has been carried out since 2012 as a university-wide reading promotion project with the aim of improving academic ability and acquiring information editing skills.
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