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【SOKA University】Why SOKA FILA
Ms. Kamolnit Kijkanjanarat is a 2nd year student of the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA). She talked about why she chose Soka University and FILA although it's far away from her hometown, Thailand, and how she feels about FILA.
-Why did you choose Soka University and FILA?
I chose SOKA University because its values deeply resonated with my own. I’ve always believed that education should be centered on people and contribute to creating a more peaceful and...
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https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/fila/news_EN_fila/2025/06/0625-1/
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Soka University is located in Hachioji, Tokyo, boasting a vast campus of approximately 870,000 square meters. Global Square, where nearly all FILA classes are held, contains numerous classrooms, seminar rooms, and faculty offices. It also features SPACe, a versatile area for activities ranging from small-group active learning to large-scale presentations, and the Harmony Lounge, a popular gathering spot for international students. Offices providing necessary student life support are also located here. On clear days, Mt. Fuji can be seen from the observation lounge on the 12th floor.
The Ikeda Auditorium, which hosts university events like the entrance and graduation ceremonies and the Soka Festival, is one of the world's largest university auditoriums, with a seating capacity of 4,000.
The Central Library houses approximately 1 million books, supporting student research and studies.

The Hall of Learning: Global Square

The Ikeda Auditorium

The Central Library