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【SOKA University】Why SOKA FILA
Mr. Sora Ishikawa is a 2nd year student of the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA). He talked about why he chose Soka University and FILA, and how he feels about FILA.
-Why did you choose Soka University and FILA?
There were several reasons why I chose Soka University and the Faculty of International Liberal Arts (FILA). The first reason is that I was inspired by my father, who is a graduate of this university. I decided to follow in his footsteps because of the many stories he shared with me about his experiences and how Soka University is a place where students can grow both academically and as human beings. I believe this is a wonderful motto to live by. Another reason I chose to study abroad at Soka University is that I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and ...
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https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/fila/news_EN_fila/2026/02/0217/
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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