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Undōkai (Field Days) 
Undōkai takes place during the first weekend so that students in different levels can get to know each other. This electrifying annual event is based on the Japanese tradition of UNDOKAI. Throughout Japan, schools, cities, and other organizations promote unity, team work and friendship through the UNDOKAI. In this same spirit, the Japanese school divides into teams and holds a series of competitions such as three-legged relays, human wheelbarrow races, egg relays, a scavenger hunt competition, and the classic tug-of-war. In addition, the not-so-familiar YOPPARAI relay, where participants run to one end of the field, spin themselves in circles as they look down at a bat, and then runback, provides good laughs and a unique touch. Other fun events are the watermelon bust, the balloon toss, and the pass-the-prize four-person relay. Bujutsu Club (Martial arts club)
Bujutsu club meets weekly. Typically, participants take turns in teaching and practing particular types of martial arts, as we usually find enough students who have expertise in bujutsu. Typical selections are karate, juujutsu, taikando, aikido, etc.
Karaoke
As Karaoke has become an important part of Japanese culture, the Japanese school is equipped with an Internet-based karaoke system. Students can choose from thousands of available songs. In addition, the school usually hosts a karaoke party.
SHODO (Calligraphy)
The shodo club meets weekly to learn basics of Japanese calligraphy. This is always a very popular club.
Obon & Tanabata Festival Celebrations 
The Japanese annual Obon and Tanabata festivals are celebrated in traditional Japanese style here at Middlebury. Traditional barbecued foods, kimono (yukata) wearing, and the customary Obon dance are all part of thefestivities.
Soccer
The soccer team traditionally competes quite rigorously every summer against teams from other language schools. The mutual language pledge makes it possible for competing schools to avoid English and to enjoy learning how to compete, cheer, and participate in the Japanese language.
Volleyball Tournament
Students and teachers form teams and spend an enjoyable afternoon of recreation together. Action, intensity, and excitement abound as each team gives its best. Important teamwork and language skills are learned by both participants and fans.
Talent Show (Gakugekai)
Skits, solos, group musical performances, and traditional Japanese dances and instrumental solos have all been part of past shows. The main requirement for performances is that they be either in Japanese or without words. Student and teacher performances have produced memorable evenings of entertainment each year.
Weekly Films
The weekly Japanese films, shown in theaters on campus, are among some of the best and newest movies available in the U.S. Recently shown movies include "Always: sanchome no yuhi", "Chichi to Kuraseba", "Megumi", "Hura Girls", "uchoten hotel", and others
Rakugo Club
Rakugo Club 2009
As professional rakugo Performers (Yanagiya Sankyo and Ryutei Saryu) are perennial visitors to the school, students in rakugo club have opportunities to practice and perform rakugo with them. This club meets weekly.
Tea Ceremony Practice
CHADO, the art of the traditional tea ceremony, offers much to learn about Japanese culture and arts, as well as language.