Social Media Campaign “Tsukuba Nostalgia” Archives

The Bureau of Public Relations held a social networking project called “Tsukuba Nostalgia” on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn for the 50th anniversary of the university.
The campaign consisted of a “Photo Section” comparing photos of the University of Tsukuba in the past and present, and “Cafeteria Stories” introducing nostalgic cafeteria menus, which received many comments and likes from alumni and others.
In the end, 16 posts were made for the “Photo Section” (including related articles) and 3 posts for “Cafeteria Stories” in total. We hope that those who attended the 50th anniversary celebration and events, as well as those who did not, were able to enjoy remembering the places of Tsukuba.

In this article, we introduce the posts as archives.

CONTENTS

• PHOTO SECTION
  • Where is this place? #01 “Loop Road (Yurinoki-dori Ave.)”
  • Where is this place? #02 “Art and Physical Education Building (5C Building)”」
  • Where is this place? #03 “Administration Center (Honbu-to).”
  • Where is this place? #04 “Hirasuna Student Residence Hall”
  • Where is this place? #05 “Chuo-Hiroba (Central Plaza)”
  • Where is this place? #06 “Central Library”
  • Where is this place? #07 “Oikoshi Student Residence Hall”
  • Where is this place? #08 “Ichinoya Student Residence Hall”
  • Where is this place? #09 “Tsukuba Training Lodge (Gasshukujo)”
  • Where is this place? #10 “Practical Training Room (for Information Processing)”
  • Where is this place? #11 “1E Building (Area 1)”
  • Where is this place? #12 “University Hall”
  • Where is this place? #13 “Athletic Field”
  • Where is this place? #14 “A photo taken from Hirasuna 1, looking north”
  • Where is this place? (Acknowledgment)
• CAFETERIA STORIES
  • Cafeteria Stories#01 “Old and New Katsu-Ben (Pork Cutlet Lunchbox)”
  • Cafeteria Stories#02 “Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice)
  • Cafeteria Stories#02.5 “Salad Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice with Salad)

PHOTO SECTION

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #01 “Loop Road (Yurinoki-dori Ave.)”

■ Question

Next year, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university. Anyone who has visited our campus has probably seen this spot before. Where exactly is this place?
Clue: It is called “***p” on campus. It is characterized by a roadway in the middle and sidewalks on both sides that are well separated.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is “Loop Road (Yurinoki-dori Ave.)” Some people could pinpoint the photo’s location, like “Isn’t this the one taken from the west side of Hirasuna Student Residence Hall, heading north?” What a surprise, we received comments from a member of the inaugural class who took the original photo at that time. The tulip trees, which were once spindly, have now grown magnificently.
The University of Tsukuba Loop Bus runs on an internal circular road, commonly known as the “Loop Road,” that connects the campus, which stretches five kilometers from north to south and one kilometer from east to west. It is also used for local social and sports events, such as courses of Tsukuba Marathon.
We will continue the “Tsukuba Nostalgia” photo section from now on. So, stay tuned!
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #02 “Art and Physical Education Building (5C Building)”

■ Question

Next year, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university. It is said that classes were held in this building regardless of the schools/colleges, as the campus was still under construction. What is the name of this building?
Clue: Some students called it “Nandaimon (Great South Gate).”
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is “Art and Physical Education Building.” It is now called the “5C Building.” The photo was taken from the east (around Sport and Physical Education Center) looking west.
There were many correct answers this time. The difference in how you call the building showed when you were a member of our university!
After the Pedestrian Deck opened, those who lived in the Oikoshi and Hirasuna Student Residence Hall probably passed through it on their way to classes, and those who lived in the Ichinoya Student Residence Hall probably passed through it when they went shopping. Glass blocks used to be embedded on the facades were innovative, but were replaced with plane glass windows when the building was renovated.
The glass-walled student lounges were commonly called “goldfish bowls” by students. One of them, the so-called “Geibachi,” is now officially labeled “GEIBACHI.” Also, the UT Taiiku Gallery has been reopened in 5C Building. Feel free to drop by when you visit our campus! (Weekdays only. Free of charge)
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #03 “Administration Center (Honbu-to).”

■ Question

Next year, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university.
Some students may never have a chance to enter this building, which is located on a bus route, during their time at university. But it plays a very important role.
Clue: The weeping cherry tree planted on the three-way street in front of the building symbolized spring.
The answer will be given in the new year!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is “Administration Center (Honbu-to).” The photo was taken from the “Daigaku Koen” bus stop, looking north on the loop road. ​
Nowadays, the “Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo” bus stop is right next to the Administration Center building. However, it is surprising to know that the current “Daigaku Koen” bus stop was “Tsukuba Daigaku Chuo” back in 1978. ​
The weeping cherry tree was transplanted from the Tokyo University of Literature and Science in 1975. Although it was a popular photo spot in spring every year, it weakened and regretfully disappeared in August 2020. See a photo of the tree when it was alive.​
And from 2021 onward, the bus stop bench renewal project is ongoing with support from a number of businesses.​
https://futureshipseat.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #04 “Hirasuna Student Residence Hall”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after its opening.
This group of buildings welcomes students making their Tsukuba debut every year and gives them many memories.
Clue: The sense of “Home is where you can make it.” has never changed.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is “Hirasuna Student Residence Hall.” The photo was taken from the Hirasuna Community Center, facing south. The dusty ground has been planted with trees and grass to create a peaceful, relaxing place.
The somber cream-colored buildings have been colorfully repainted when renovated. Shower rooms have been installed in each building, and the large public baths at Oikoshi and Ichinoya are no longer in use. Students walking out to the community center with a change of clothes in hand and wearing sandals are now seen only in Hirasuna.
The “Yadokari-sai Festival” held every May was born from the frontier spirit of students in the earliest era, who created their own fun out of scratch. Handmade mikoshi (portable shrines) and yukata (casual kimono) contests are exciting.
In the days when there were no mobile phones or the internet, a unique community existed: “almost everything in life was completed within a radius of 100m,” with a cafeteria, a small store, and a large public bath. Many of our alumni must have lifelong memories of nights spent talking and hanging out in their friends’ rooms.
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In 2023

In 1974

After 50 years, the dusty ground has become a relaxing place.

A delivery locker is now available to receive packages from the public bath on the way back to the room.

Reiwa x Showa. Building 1 was repainted in colorful colors. Bicycle trailers are still in use for students to move between rooms.

Yadokari-sai, the dormitory festival, takes place every year in May.

Celebrating the 151st+50th Anniversary of the University of Tsukuba, we are chronicling the campus transition with nostalgic photos in “Tsukuba Nostalgia.”
This time, we focus on the Hirasuna Student Residence Hall, where many new students spent their youth, from its construction in the 1970s to the latest international exchange-type share house (Global Village).
We have compiled a one-minute video showing the place where the 20th and 21st centuries coexist.
About “Student Residence Hall”
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/campuslife/support-healthlife/accommodation/
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #05 “Chuo-Hiroba (Central Plaza)”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after its opening.
Many people must be familiar with the scenery here. But there is something strange. Something is missing.
Clue: Here may be the area with the most food options on campus.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Chuo-Hiroba (Central Plaza).” It is the place with the pond and fountain between Area 2 and Area 3. The photo was taken from the Ishi-no-Hiroba Plaza, facing north. The pond and fountain were planned from the beginning to prevent algae growth but were not completed until 1979. The photo was taken just before the completion and is valuable today.
Referring to the Department of Facilities’ documentation, The combination of the Ishi-no-Hiroba Plaza, the lawn slope, and the Stream Plaza together seems to be called the “Chuo-Hiroba (Central Plaza) ” and was designed to be the university’s largest symbolic space. There was even a plan for the grass slope to becoming a waterfall. But thank goodness they kept the lawn where people can have lunch with friends!
The Area 2 Cafeteria, the various food vendors called the “Sangaku-Meitengai Arcade,” and the bakery. Even the Halal food cafeterias opened about ten years ago. There is no need to worry about lunch choices. The Sohosai Festival’s stage is now set up in the Ishi-no-Hiroba Plaza, but there was a time when an “on-the-water stage” was temporarily built over the pond.
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In 2022

In 1978

In 1978. From another angle.

Before the Pandemic, the lawn had been a place of relaxation for many students. May this year bring back the liveliness to campus…!

The “Sangaku-Meitengai Arcade,” built with a corridor surrounding the café section, has been renovated into an indoor space. The number of seats and the comfort level has increased!

“Miserere XVII 1999” – now the symbol of the Ishino-Hiroba Plaza – is the artwork by NAKAMURA Shinya, a famous sculptor who graduated from the Tokyo Higher Normal School, the predecessor of the University of Tsukuba. He donated it to the university in June 2008. The Vatican Museums houses the same statue.

The “Amanogawa (Milky Way)” on the other side of the pond. For some reason, this place once became a hot topic…

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #06 “Central Library”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1980s.
It is a bright, glass-walled space with a magnificent column. What are the people doing?
Clue: This is a place that every single student use for homework or writing papers.
The answer will be given in the new semester!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Central Library.” This was a shot of the newspaper corner in Entrance Hall 2F, taken from the entrance gate. In 2008, a big coffee chain store opened here. It has now become a popular relaxing space for students.
The Central Library opened in October 1979, following the Art and Physical Education Library and the Medical Library. In addition to the Central Library, the University of Tsukuba Library consists of four specialized libraries, including the Library on Library and Information Science and the Otsuka Library. With a collection of approx. 2.7 million volumes, it is one of the largest libraries in Japan, and its open stack system is a key feature of the university’s libraries.
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In 2008, a big coffee chain store opened here. It has now become a popular relaxing space for students.

This is a shot of the newspaper corner in Entrance Hall 2F, taken from the entrance gate.

The Central Library’s atrium is an impressive open space that extends all the way to the fourth floor. The magazine shelves and sofas have been replaced by computers, which is symbolic of the current era. As of now, this space is called “Learning Square,” where various seminars on writing support and presentations are held.

Now, the newspaper reading corner is located in front of the hallway from the main building to the second floor of the annex building.

When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011, 1.1 million books, or 60% of the Central Library’s collection, fell from the shelves. However, thanks to the help of a total of 539 volunteers, including faculty, staff, and students, who worked together to restore the university’s “knowledge hub” as quickly as possible, we were able to resume all services in about two months.

The “Student Support Desk” is set up in the Learning Square, where senior graduate students, called “Learning Advisors,” give advice on writing reports and papers, how to use the library effectively, etc. Books helping to improve academic skills are also available on the shelves.

The library is not just a place for looking for information; it is a platform for learning. It has become an important role of university libraries to provide a “place” where students can come together to discuss using information available from a variety of information resources.

By the way, the University of Tsukuba Library has a very cute character named “Gamajumper-kun.”
He sometimes appears at events such as graduation ceremonies, the university festival, etc. If you see him, why don’t you take a picture with him?
Follow University Library’s Twitter @tsukubauniv_lib , then you may find his appearance information earlier…?

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #07 “Oikoshi Student Residence Hall”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s.
An area with sawtooth-shaped buildings. Where is this area, and where was it taken from?
Clue: Far from the classrooms, but close to the city center.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Oikoshi Student Residence Hall.” This photo was taken from the “Matsumi Park Observation Tower (a.k.a. “Bottle Opener Tower”). The cherry tree-lined street on the east side of the residence halls, a popular cherry blossom viewing spot for welcoming new students, and the Medical Center in the foreground are not yet there. The red pine forest that originally existed is remarkable.
Note that the pond with the “Bottle Opener Tower” is “Matsumi Pond(松見池),” and the one facing Area 1 is “Matsumi Pond(松美池)”, The kanji spellings are different. Make sure not to make a mistake!
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In 2023

In 1976.

Matsumi Park Observation Tower and the lined cherry blossom trees are where you can enjoy viewing cherry blossoms in April. Whoever named it, the shape of the tower explains its nickname of “Bottle Opener Tower.”

The Matsumi Park Observation Tower was built in 1976. This photo seems to be taken shortly after that. Looking to the south, the Pedestrian Deck plunges into a water pocket just beyond the bridge; neither the University of Library and Information Science (now the University of Tsukuba Kasuga Area), which will open in 1979, nor the Tsukuba Center Building, which will be built in 1983, were not yet there.

In the photo as of 2023, the Global Guest House built on the corner of Kasuga Area, Tsukuba Expo Center, and Tsukuba Gakuin University (former Tokyo Kasei University Junior College) can be seen on the right.
As sung in the student song “Hitachino-no no” established in 1976, “At where the fields of Hitachino were pioneered, a white tower stands tall,” it is clear that the landscape was exactly as it was.
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/about/public-branding/studentsong/

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #08 “Ichinoya Student Residence Hall”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1980s.
This area is still brand new in the 80s. Where is the place in this picture?
Clue: By the pond.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Ichinoya Student Residence Hall.” This building is Ichinoya 34, facing Hyotaro-ike Pond. The name “Ichinoya” comes from “Ichinoya Yasaka Shrine” nearby, founded more than 1,000 years ago. To exterminate crows that were destroying crops, bow masters were gathered, and the place where the first arrow fell was named “Ichinoya (the first arrow).” For more details about the legend, please visit the shrine and read the monument.
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In 2023

In 1987

Ichinoya Yasaka Shrine, from which the name “Ichinoya” comes.

Several buildings facing Hyotaro-ike Pond have been used mainly for short-term students. After renovations in 2016, they were renewed as “Short-stay House” and improved to allow new students to move in even if they arrive after the ex-residence office’s business hours due to flights.

Actually, there are silently “stepping stones” behind Ichinoya 36 that allow you to cross to the other side of the pond. Whoever designed this gimmick, it shows a playful spirit. Please be careful when crossing it, and make sure you don’t fall into the pond.

Did you know that there is a horse stable just across Higashi-odori Ave. from the Ichinoya Residence Area? According to the Equestrian Club’s history, the stable was built in 1985. However, the predecessor organization had started its activities in 1978. They actually have a long history.

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #09 “Tsukuba Training Lodge (Gasshukujo)”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after its opening. Where is this building in the picture?
Clue: This roof looks familiar or not…
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Tsukuba Training Lodge (Gasshukujo).” Located between the 1st Soccer Ground and the Handball Field, the photo was taken facing north from above the pedestrian deck that runs east-west through the Athletic Fields Area. Today, this building is unremarkable, but it played a crucial role around the years of the university’s opening.
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In 2023

In 1974

“Ichi-gura (The 1st Soccer Ground) has fostered world-class soccer players such as MITOMA Kaoru or ANDO Kozue, etc. Thanks to the crowdfunding projects, the artificial turf and lighting facilities were renovated this March, and the sacred “Ichi-gura” field was finally reborn.

When the university opened in 1973, the Tsukuba Campus began only with sports fields and the training lodge. The brand-new “University of Tsukuba” signboard was hung here. Senior administrative staff who had moved from the “Preparatory Office for the Establishment of the University of Tsukuba,” which was located in the corner of the former Tokyo University of Education, says that to accept students from the following year, they had to stay up all night preparing piles of documents for the Ministry of Education’s approval of the university’s establishment.

In 1974. A view of the training lodge from the Art and Physical Education Building. The prefabricated buildings to the left of the tennis court were the temporary buildings that initially served as the Administration Center. During this period, during the daytime, the roar of bulldozers to construct the campus was heard, and at night there was an unbelievable silence…

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #10　“Practical Training Room (for Information Processing)”

■ Question

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #10
This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university.
Retrofuturistic machines line this room. Where is the place?
Clue: FORTRAN
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Practical Training Room (for Information Processing).” It was extremely tough to pinpoint the location of this room. As a result of a massive search involving information system staff and professors who were university students, the location was identified as Meeting Room 5C108 (formerly 54-A01) on 1F, Art and Physical Education Building. Since its establishment, the University of Tsukuba has adopted the advanced curriculum in which the General Foundation Subject “Information Processing” is required for all students regardless of their major in sciences or humanities.
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In 2023. Meeting Room 5C108.

In 1975. It was a time when the Art and Physical Education Building was the only school building. However, “Information Processing” was a required course. Practical training classes were conducted from one location to another. According to the old course catalog, practical training classes were held in the 1C Building the following year. This photo is a valuable one that was taken only in 1975.

In 1977, the Computing Center (present Academic Computing and Communications Center) began its services. It is located at the west end of the Foreign Language Center ( present CEGLOC), as seen from the pedestrian deck, near the bus stop of the University Hall.

Practical Training Room at the Academic Computing and Communications Center in 2023. As replacement has just finished recently, the PCs are very brand-new. Today, there are 16 satellite rooms (Practical Training Rooms) on campus. Who could imagine the era when everyone carries millions of times more powerful spec smartphones than the terminals used in the university’s early days?

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #11 “1E Building (Area 1)”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university.
What is the name of this building or the name of the area where this building is located?
Clue: TAIKI “Atmosphere”
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #11（Answer）
The correct answer is the “1E Building” or “Area 1.”
It is around the back of our beloved “TAIKI (Atmosphere)” statue.
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In 2023

In 1975

The “TAIKI” statue is the work of HIRUMA Hiroshi, who was involved in the creation of the Nagasaki Peace Statue. This statue, as if having the power to point the way forward, was installed in 2004, ten years earlier than IMAGINE THE FUTURE. actually. However, it was first produced in 1964, which was older than the University of Tsukuba.

Area 1 is now colorfully color-coded for each building, but for nearly 30 years since the opening of the university’s establishment, it was all light gray. For old graduates, isn’t this color more nostalgic?

In 2007, the organizations responsible for student and career support, previously located in the Administration Building, were brought together in the central location that was easily accessible to students to create the “Student Plaza. The following year, T-ACT was launched to enhance students’ “want-to-try” activities

Furthermore, in 2021, the international exchange department joined the departments for student life support and counseling, and the “Student Support Center” was established. Area 1 is becoming more and more a “place that students can rely on.”

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #12 “University Hall”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found a photo of the campus taken in the 1970s, shortly after the opening of the university.
The area still under construction can be seen in the distance. What building is this photo from where?
Clue: Dr. KANO Jigoro statue
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “University Hall” as seen from the “1C Building.” Skipping the University Hall, the Area 1 buildings were built earlier after the Art and Physical Education Building!
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In 2023

In 1976. Two people are standing on the stairs on the right. How are they doing now?

The symbolic Greek-order stone column standing in front of the University Hall used to adorn the facade of the Murai Bank in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. When the building was rebuilt, the beautiful Corinthian column was donated to the University of Tsukuba to preserve them. It is actually two semi-cylinders joined together to form one.

The statue of Dr. KANO Jigoro, now a popular photo spot for entrance and graduation ceremonies, was built here in 2010. The majestic statue of Kano Sensei in his later years, created by ASAKURA Fumio, can be found in five other locations around Japan, such as in Senshunen Garden on the Tokyo campus, and in front of Kodokan.

University Hall B has a bookstore, a post office, an art supply store, and other stores that can help you with anything you need. In front of the post office, there is a “Golden Post” commemorating the gold medal won by NAGASE Takanori (a graduate from the School of Physical Education) at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Please take a look at it when you come to this area.

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #13 “Athletic Field”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. We found photos of the campus taken in the 1970s, before or after the opening of the university.
Where is this place?
Clue: Many athletes have competed in the Olympics from here.
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is the “Athletic Field.” This is a view looking west from between the soccer field and the pedestrian bridge across the loop road. These photos were taken before/after the opening of the university when a group from a neighboring town or village came to visit.
Although the aging of the track and field was a concern, it was successfully renovated in 2023. Thank you to everyone who donated to this project!
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In 2023.
Here is a list of 133 Olympic medalists produced by the University of Tsukuba:
https://opop.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/archive/medalists/

In 2023.
After crossing the loop road, this photo was taken looking west from the bank near the start of the 200-meter.

In 2023.
This is a view looking north from the bank along the loop road.

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? #14 “A photo taken from Hirasuna 1, looking north”

■ Question

This October, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Mr. WATANABE Ayato, a first-generation student, provided us with this “legendary photo” taken in 1974, just after the opening of the university.
From where and in which direction was this photo taken?
Clue: When it rains, we wear boots to and from school; when the sun shines, dust and sand fly…
The answer will be given in next week!
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■ Correct Answer

The correct answer is “A photo taken from Hirasuna 1, looking north.”
Finally, the 50th anniversary celebrating ceremonies and events of the university will take place this weekend.
We look forward to your visit and watching live stream from the bottom of our hearts!
https://50th.projects.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ceremony/
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In 2023. Now the view is entirely green with trees. The only landmark was a maintenance pipe hole.

In 1974. Looking carefully, you can see some students going to school with their pants rolled up. The lyrics of “Yadokari Ondo” in the clue make sense. We have always been pioneers who think of the future and have opened paths, and we will stay that way from now on.

In 2023. If the Hirasuna 1 Building were about 12 stories high, you could see the 5C Building (PE and Art Building) and Mt. Tsukuba like this, over the Laboratory of Advanced Research D Building.

In 1974. A photo of a school route was found.

In 2023. Who imagined that a supermarket and a coffee shop would be built here?

In 1975. The PE and Art Building has been completed, but the route to school from Hirasuna was still a muddy trail.

In 2023. The pedestrians’ deck had been developed, we climbed to the rooftop to see if we could capture more artificial objects. However, we unexpectedly ended up with a photo to say, “Is it a university or a forest?” was true.

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Where is this place? (Acknowledgment)

University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary on coming October 1.
Many of the photos introduced in “Tsukuba Nostalgia” are based on those provided by Mr. SAITO Minoru, a first-generation student of the School of Natural Sciences, to the Public Relations Office at the “Gathering of First-generation Students” held in 2014.
We would like to thank Mr. SAITO, Mr. WATANABE, Mr. FURUHATA Tsubasa, who is the organizer of the original Everyday Tsukuba Project, Tsukuba City, Central Library, and others for their cooperation in providing us with the photos.
The commemorative ceremony and events will be held this weekend!
Please come and visit the “now” of the places we have introduced.
https://50th.projects.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/ceremony/
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CAFETERIA STORIES

【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Cafeteria Stories #01 “Old and New Katsu-Ben (Pork Cutlet Lunchbox)”

Next year, the University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Let us introduce some episodes related to the “cafeterias”, which support campus lives. Today’s nostalgic photo is “Katsu-ben” (pork cutlet lunchbox) sold at the Area 2 Cafeteria commonly known as “Nishoku.”
The “sense of unity between the moist sauce-soaked batter and white rice” had many students hooked on this long-selling menu item, but it disappeared about 10 years ago. However, the renewed “Sauce Katsu-ben” has come back earlier this year! The sauce is slightly less, and the side dishes are added to make the meal more colorful and healthier. As the 50th anniversary is approaching, the taste of the cafeterias is changing as well.
What was your favorite cafeteria menu?
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Cafeteria Stories #02 “Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice)

The University of Tsukuba will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. We introduce “Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice), one of the oldest lunchboxes in the on-campus cafeterias.
“Torimeshi” features sweet soy-sauce flavoring and sakura-dembu. Using tender brand chicken and tasty Ibaraki rice, it has a mild, traditional Japanese flavor by “Nishoku (Area 2 Cafeteria),” whose motto is “food safety and reasonable prices.” It is a friend of students still available for less than 400 yen.
Changing and unchanging tastes in university cafeterias.
We’ll show you a much-changed cafe next time!
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【Tsukuba Nostalgia】Cafeteria Stories #02.5 “Salad Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice with Salad)

In response to the many comments received on “Torimeshi” of the Area 2 Cafeteria, we would like to introduce the recently debuted “Salad Torimeshi” (Chicken Rice with Salad). Vegetables are added to the regular “Torimeshi” to make it healthier without adding a side dish.
Also, some people mentioned the famous cashier staff, who could do arithmetic very quickly. She used to be called either “Arithmetic Sister” or “Kumon Auntie,” depending on age. She has already retired and seems to be nearly 90 years old.
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