APU 25th Anniversary Homecoming Day Events — Saturday, November 22, 2025

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, we warmly invite all alumni to return to Beppu for a special Homecoming event. Reconnect with old friends and faculty, relive your campus memories, and see how APU continues to grow.

Overview

Time/date	Saturday, November 22, 2025
Venue	Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University 1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita 874-8577 Japan
Register by	Friday, November 21

Remarks
This event is open to alumni and their families, current students, members of the local community, and the general public. *The Commemorative Ceremony on Sunday, November 23 will be open only to guests who have received a prior invitation.

Event Information

Opening Event/Program

Opening remarks, with stage performances by multiple student groups to welcome all participants!

Memories Talk Session

Let’s look back on fond memories together with the professors who supported and inspired us.

Program for Families

Enjoy fun games for all ages and experience the spirit of multiculturalism through various interactive booths.

Campus Tour for Graduates

Take a tour around the nostalgic campus and discover its new buildings.

Grand Alumni Reunion

Let’s enjoy a fun time together and reconnect with fellow participants!
We’ll also have nostalgic cafeteria dishes and a prize lottery for everyone to enjoy.

Timetable

Event MC

Yui FUJIBAYASHI(6th Batch, APU)

Part 1

Part 2

Cafeteria booth

A variety of event booths will also be set up inside the cafeteria!
*Details of the booths will be announced once finalized.

Kids’ Space
Mini version of the “Petit World Travel” project
(for families)
Shirakawa Seminar
(Kanji word games)
Booth exhibit by Iwata High School
Message Wall for Future Students
Photo Spot

Q&A

Can I use the university parking lot on the day of the event?

Visitor parking will be available; however, spaces are limited. We kindly ask that you use public transportation whenever possible.

Can I also join the commemorative ceremony held on Sunday, November 23?

The commemorative ceremony is open only to those who have received a prior invitation. Alumni are invited to join the Homecoming event on Saturday, November 22.

I’m not an alumnus or alumna. Can I still participate in the event?

The event is also open to the general public. Please take this opportunity to come and meet returning alumni.