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On the second floor of Aoi Hall there is a large room (more than 110 square meters/ 1190 square feet) located at the eastern end of the building. Since it is directly adjoining the corridor leading to the classrooms, this room serves as the main lounge for students in the SILAC and other Extension programs.

The room has a cable television and a table-tennis (ping-pong) table. The main function of the room is to provide a rest area for students to use during the breaks between lessons and after hours. There is plenty of seating, but also room to move around.

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There is a photocopier that students can use anytime. It is coin operated and at 10 yen/page is the same price as local copying facilities, but more conveniently located.

The main wall serves as a giant noticeboard - in addition to class notices, there is information about parties and local events, tourist information, recommended restaurants etc. Much of the information is provided by the students directly.

The TV room is airconditioned. There is a staircase leading directly to the Sakura House courtyard below. This room also offers the best vantage point for viewing Sakura (Cherry Blossom) flowers in Spring. The flowers of the Sakura trees between Aoi Hall and the Multimedia Studio bloom each Spring (usually from late March, but sometimes not until early April), and from the second story the flowers are at eye-level. It can sometimes be very difficult to leave the flowers and move away from the windows and go back to your classes after your breaks.

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