School of International Studies
Utsunomiya University 2023

国際学部

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Contents
About the School of International Studies
Education Aiming in the School of International Studies

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Admission Policies

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Department

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Educational Program

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List of Courses

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Teaching Staﬀ

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Campus Calendar

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Exchange Agreements with Overseas Universities

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Acceptance of International Students
Acceptance of International Students

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Support Services for International Students

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List of Student Welfare Facilities

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Research Themes Pursued by International Students

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Accommodation for Exchange Students

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Access to the University

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Road to the Dream
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About theSchool ofInternational
Studies

Educationcomplex due to the rapid rise of globalization. Multiculturalism andglobalization are progressing at a rapid rate and involve the global
Aiming in
deployment of capital and large labor forces moving outside of country
boundaries. Under these societal conditions, unprecedented problems
the School of such as widening disparities, environmental destruction, the immigration
and refugee crises, and ethnic and cultural conflicts are happening all
the world. Furthermore, with more and more businesses moving
International over
into overseas markets, the need is greater than ever before for corporate
activities that create and implement globally-minded strategies that fit
Studiesthe circumstances of each region. These changes have led to a growing
The issues facing us in the 21st century are becoming extremely

call within society to raise global, glocal, 21st century people who havethe necessary knowledge, concern, ambition, and initiative to makemulticulturalism a reality. To meet these demands, as well as to succeed ininternational fields in regions all over the world, the School of International
Studies will equip students with specialized knowledge and skills relating
to multiculturalism, in addition to fostering a willingness to take onchallenges, instilling them with initiative, and giving them the strength toact globally.
Mastering the strength to act globally requires a variety of abilities, suchas expert knowledge of the multiculturalism seen in regions all over theworld, a flair for communication, initiative, and a cooperative attitude. To
put it in more concrete terms, these abilities can be summarized into thefour points below.
1. The ability to interpret the current conditions and issues in globalizing
areas from the viewpoint of multiculturalism
2. The ability to plan a society while taking into account the structure ofexisting problems（ability to select values/ability to set goals）
3. T he ability to express one's own ideas in dialogues with others,
cooperation, and negotiation（communication skills/ability to speak
multiple languages）
4. The desire, knowledge and initiative to contribute to issues posed bymulticulturalism through one’s work and activities.
As a result, we will foster students with the strength to act globally
who will go on to flourish in international fields such as the globallydeveloping manufacturing industries and international cooperation.

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Admission
Policies

Department

Enrollment Capacityof Each Department

We envision students who:
• possess broad and basic knowledge based on the comprehensive
academic skills of a high school curriculum, with the ability to use a
foreign language and to write logically.
• have an aptitude for addressing multicultural society by actively
exploring the issues, demonstrating a high motivation to study, logicallyconsidering a diverse range of phenomena, and expressing what they
think and feel.
• demonstrate the ability to persuasively discuss international issues, ahigh level of awareness of international issues gained from studying
in a foreign school, a deep awareness of issues gained from working
experience, and a strong will to continue studying for four years as aforeigner.
• wish to equip themselves with various foreign languages and methods ofgathering, analyzing, and sharing information in order to communicate
with a range of people from differing regional and cultural backgrounds.
• address the existence of a range of people with differing regional andcultural backgrounds and wish to envisage a society in which we canlive together and learn from each other at the same time.
• have an interest in the various countries and regions throughout theworld and who want to do their part to promote multiculturalism inglobalizing regions and the rest of the world.
Department of International Studies
In today’s world, globalization is here to stay with networking
established beyond national boundaries in every facet of our lives.
In addition, we need to address many issues and challenges, such asenvironmental problems, population explosion, poverty and hunger,
ethnic conflicts, and regional conflicts.
In order to effectively manage and resolve these and other issues andchallenges, the School of International Studies aims to create a newacademic discipline of International Studies in collaboration with othersciences by going beyond the boundary of the traditional academic
framework.
Enrollment Capacity Limit: 84
includingStudents for General Entrance Examination（First Semester）: 38
Students with Recommendations: 36
Adult Students: a small percentage
Returnee Students: 2
Privately Funded International Students: 5
Non-Japanese Students: 3▼05

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Educational Program

System of education fordeveloping the strength to act
globally

Global 21st century people capable of playing
roles in and outside of Japan to support therealization of multicultural society
12Systematic program of
specialized knowledge forsupporting
multiculturalism

Cultivation ofcommunication skills andthe potential to takeinitiative overseas

Enhancement of ability to
speak foreign languages

Introduction toMulticultural SocietyInternational Career
Development

International
Career Seminar

International Relations

International Career
SeminarInternational
Communication Seminar
Foreign Language
Learning and Communication

Cross-Culturalcommunication
Global
Civil Society

Overseas Fieldwork
SeminarLanguage Leaningin Countries

International Internship

Seminar in Language Learning in
Foreign Countries

Foreign Languages
you can learn
English, French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish,
German*,Russian*,Thai*,Portuguese**You can take these courses as“Elective courses.”

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List of Courses
Compulsory CoursesCore Subjects forMulticultural Societies

Introduction to Multicultural
Society, Core Subjects forMulticultural Societies(A: International Relations,
B: Cross-Cultural communication,
C: Theory of Global Civil Society)

Second Language Courses
Foreign Language Learning and Communication, French Basic A/B,
Chinese Basic A/B, Korean Basic A/B, Spanish Basic A/B,
English for Current Events, Academic English Writing, Presentation
and Discussion, Directed English Reading, Directed English Writing,
Advanced Integrated English A/B, Advanced Integrated English A/B,
French Reading A/B/C/D, French Conversation, French Composition,
Chinese Reading A/B/C/D, Chinese Conversation, ChineseComposition, Korean Reading A/B/C/D, Korean Conversation, Korean
Composition, Spanish Reading A/B/C/D, Spanish Conversation,
Spanish Composition, Seminar in Language Learning in Foreign
Countries (English, French, Chinese, Korean, Spanish)[Special second language courses (A: German I/II, B: Russian I/II,
C: Thai I/II, Portuguese I/II), Seminar in Language Learning in Foreign
Countries (German, Thai)]Basic Subjects forMulticultural Societies

A: Comparative Study of Culture,
B: Linguistics, C: Cultural
Anthropology, D: Art and Culture,
E: International Law, F: International
Politics, G: Theory of International
Economy, H: Study of International
Society

Basic Subjects for Practical Skills to Act Globally
Basic Subjects for Practical Skills to Act Globally I, II

Global Elective Courses
Area A

Area B

Area C

Studies of Asia Paciﬁc Culture and Society

Studies of Comparative
Culture and SocietyInternational Cooperation Studies

Ethnology, Asian History and Thought, Contemporary
China, Studies in Chinese Culture, Korean Cultural
Studies, Thai Urban Sociology, Southeast AsianStudies, Middle East Studies

Studies of European and American Culture and Society
European Thought and Culture, Studies in French
Culture, Studies in British Culture, History of British
Literature, Social and Economic Aspects of theUnited States, Studies in American Culture, Historyof American Literature, Introduction to Latin American
Studies, Latin American Politics and Society, et al.

Studies of Japanese Culture and Society
Social Problems in Contemporary Japan, Japanese
Culture, Introduction to Japanese History,
Japanese Linguistics, History of the Japanese
Language, Japan's International Relations, Area
Studies, Social Policy and Administration, Local
Autonomy, Sports and Leisure Administration, et al.

Outline of Philosophy, Representations
and Criticism, Data Science and Area
Studies, Cultures of the English-Speaking
World, East/West: A Comparative
Perspective, Literature in Translation,
Africa Studies, Public Administration, et al.

Language and Communication Studies
Linguistic Typology and Language
Communication, Phonetics and Phonology,
Learning a Diﬀerent World through English,
Contrastive Linguistics, Special Lecture on
English Linguistics A/B, Language andCognitive Science, International
Cooperation and Japanese Language,
Interpersonal Communication, Introduction
to Computer Networks

Theory of Global Governance, Multicultural
Education and Immigration, Environment andInternational Cooperation, Theory ofInternational Cooperation, Economic
Development of Developing Countries, Global
Education, Globalization and Teaching for
Immigrant Children, Intercultural Education, et al.

International Community Studies
Gender Studies, Globalization and Society,
Education for a Multicultural Society,
International Migration, International
Protection of Human Rights, International
Organizations, Global Environmental Policies,
Introduction to Economics, Microeconomics,
Macroeconomic, Economic Policy, Public
Finance, International Political Economics,
Japanese Constitution, Civil Law, et al.

International Career Education
International Career Development, International Communication Seminar, International Career Seminar, International Internship, Seminar in Multicultural
Public Sphere (Global) A/B, Seminar in Multicultural Public Sphere (Glocal) A/B, Seminar in Multicultural Public Sphere (Inter-collegiate & Online),
Overseas Fieldwork Seminar I/II, Global AL Seminar, Global Management: Asia and Development, Risk Management, Information and Ethics, Statistics

Seminars, Experiments and Practicum
Studies of Asia Paciﬁc
Culture and Society

Studies of European andAmerican Culture and Society

Studies of Japanese
Culture and Society

Studies of Comparative
Culture and Society

A: Seminar in Ethnology,
B: Seminar in Korean Cultural
Studies, C: Seminar in Chinese
Culture, D: Seminar inSoutheast Asian Studies,
E: Seminar in Middle East
Studies

A: Seminar in French Culture,
B: Seminar in British Culture,
C: Seminar in English Literature A,
D: Seminar in English Literature B,
E: Seminar in American Culture,
F: Seminar in Latin American Studies

A: Seminar in Japanese Culture,
B: Seminar in Japanese
Linguistics, C: Practicum in Area
Studies

A: Seminar in Comparative
Study of Culture, B: Seminar in
Representations and Criticism

Language and Communication Studies

International Cooperation Studies

International Community Studies

A: Seminar in Linguistics, B: Seminar in
Phonetics and Language Teaching/Learning,
C: Seminar in International Cooperation andJapanese Language Education,
D: Experiment in Interpersonal Communication,
E: Practicum in Introduction to Computer
Networks

A: Seminar on Global Governance,
B: Seminar in Multicultural Education and
Immigration, C: Seminar in Environment andInternational Cooperation, D: Practicum inInternational Cooperation Studies,
E: Seminar in Africa Studies, F: Seminar in
Global Education Studies

A: Seminar in International Migration
B: Seminar in Education for a Multicultural
Society,
C: Seminar in International Relations,
D: Seminar in International Law,
E: Seminar in International Politics,
F: Seminar in Theory of International Economy
G: Seminar in Disaster Studies

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Teaching Staff
School of International Studies

Takashi IZUHABritish Culture

Takayuki KIMURA
Linguistics, Second
Language Acquisition

Sociology, Migration,
Citizenship, GenderShunsuke KURIHARA

Manabu KOMURA

Kumiko SAKAMOTO

International Development

Rural Sociology,
Sociology of Knowledge

Social Development,
Area Studies（Africa）

Nanako SHIMIZU

Hyewon SHIN
Sociology, Migrationand Ethnic Studies,
Urban Sociology

Global Environmental
Politics/ Comparative
Environmental Politics▼

Tokiko ONO
Russian Culture andLiterature, Comparative
Culture of Russia-France

International Relations/International
Organizations

Wakana TAKAHASHI

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Akira ISOYA
Economics,
International Economics

Il Ju KIM

Ana SUEYOSHI

Sugit ARJON

Economics / Latin American
Societies, Latin American
EconomyPolitics andInternational Relations
in Southeast Asia

Michiyo TAKAYAMA

Yuki TACHIBANA

Jie QI

Japanese Linguistics /History of Japanese
LanguageComparative Education

Sociology of Education
Foreign Language
Education

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Gwi-Ryun JEONG

Makoto NAKAMURA

Comparative Literature,
Japanese Literature,
Korean Literature

Emotion Psychology,
Social Psychology

Yongmao NI

Hiroshige FUJII

Information Science /Computer Information
Networking

International Law,
Human Rights, Global
Justice

Kimimasa MATSUKANE

Kanako MAKINO

Takako MATSUI

Masaki MATSUO

French Literature,
European Philosophy

Japanese Culture,
Comparative
Literature and Culture

Political Economy of
the Middle East

Fuminori MATSUMURA

Kaewmanotham MALEE

International Politics,
Modern Chinese history

Masafumi YONEYAMA
American LiteratureIndustrial Sociology,
Regional andCommunity Studies

Nobuo YUZAWA
English Phonetics,
Acoustic Phonetics

Chinese History, Theoryof Chinese Culture

Kazuhiko YOSHIDA
General Linguistics,
Multilingual Communication

Fabio LEE PEREZ
Cultural Anthropology,
migration, Stranger

Center for International Exchange

Akiko IIZUKAInternational
Development Studies,
Disaster Management▼09Utsunomiya University

Campus Calendar

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April

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Entrance Ceremony,
Orientation,
Seminar for freshmen

International Communication Seminar

May

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June

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July

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August9SeptemberJob-hunting seminarⅠ
presented by alumnus

Final exam in firstsemester,Open campus

Seminar in Language Learning in Foreign Countries,
Summer break

Summer BreakSeminar in International Career Development(International Career Education)
Career Festival

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October11

November

Autumn open campus
Seminar in International Career seminar (International
Career Education)

Job-hunting seminarⅡ presented by alumnus,
School Festival (Minegaoka Festival)

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December

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Winter break,Deadline to submit
graduation theses

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General screening examination,
Spring break,Seminar in Language Learning in Foreign Countries

January

February

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March※Visit our website for further information▼

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Spring break,Graduation ceremony,
Graduation party,
Seminar in Language Learning in Foreign Countries

https://www.kokusai.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/index.html

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Exchange Agreements with Overseas Universities
Utsunomiya University has "University to University" exchange agreements with 41 schools( ★ )and School ofInternational Studies has "School/Institute to School/Institute" exchange agreements with 14 schools( ★ ). We haveentered into agreements for exchanging students with 41 schools. Under the system to promote short-term studying
abroad, we send students to our partner universities and accept students from our partner universities.

United Kingdom

United States of America＊3★University of Central Lancashire

Ireland★Trine University★Fudan University＊2★Vincennes University★University of Electronic
Science and Technology★University of North Dakota＊2★University of College Dublin★Purdue University＊1

CanadaFinland★University of Joensuu＊4★University of Northern British Columbia

MexicoFrance★The University of Orleans

Czech Republic★Palacky University in Olomouc★University of Colima＊2

Cuba★University of Habana＊1

Peru

Germany★Friedrich-Alexander University
Erlangen-Nuremberg★University of Trier★Pontificia Universidad catolica Del Peru

Malaysia★University Malaysia Sarawak

Syria★Damascus University＊2

Ghana★University of Ghana

Viet Nam★Hanoi University★The University of Danang-Universityof Science and Technology★Addis Ababa University

United Republic of Tanzania★The Nelson Mandela African Institutionof Science and Technology★University of Dar Es Saalam

Russian Federation★Irkutsk State University★Inner Mongolia Agricultural
University★Zhejiang University＊3★Zhejiang Normal University★Zhejiang University ofTechnology★Ningbo University★Qiqihar University★South China Agricultural
University★University of Hong Kong

Indonesia★Bogor Agricultural University★Gadjah Mada University★Universitas Padjadjaran

Thailand★Kasetsart University★Thammasat University★Asian Institute of Technology＊4

Bangladesh★University of Dhaka

Cambodia

Ethiopia

China★Royal University of Phnom Penh

Sri Lanka★University of Peradeniya

Mongolia★University of the Humanities★Mongolian State University of Agriculture

South Korea

Taiwan★National Taiwan Normal
University★National Cheng Chi University★National Chung Hsing University★Sangmyuang University★National Chi Nan University★Chonbuk National University★National Taipei University★Yonam College★Kyungpook National University★Pukyong National University*1 We have only academic exchange agreement with this university. Therefore we do not send students to this university.
*2 Currently, we do not send students to this university.
*3 Only student exchanges are conducted.
*4 Student exchange is only for graduate students.
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AcceptanceofInternational
Students

Acceptance of international students from abroad. The School of International Studies
has hosted the highest number of international students.
International
A number of international students from different regions of the world
are studying a variety of disciplines together with Japanese students
Students
at Utsunomiya University. Utsunomiya University international students
Utsunomiya University has actively promoted the acceptance ofinclude four-year undergraduate students; exchange students fromuniversities in China, Thailand, South Korea, Viet Nam, Cambodia, andGermany, among others, under student exchange agreements with
Utsunomiya University; exchange students under the Japanese language
and culture training program sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; and exchange
students under short-term student exchange programs.

SupportServices forInternational
Students

Student Tutor Program
The Student Tutor Program will assign a Japanese student as a tutor toassist each international student at Utsunomiya University. A junior orsenior student from the School of International Studies or a graduate
student from the Graduate School of Regional Development and Creativity
will be assigned as a student tutor to each international student for the
first one or two years, depending on the length of study at the University.
The tutor will assist the student in adjusting to daily and campus life
soon after arriving in Japan and in the mastery of the coursework as
well as in learning Japanese. International students are expected todeepen international exchange and cross-cultural understanding throughinteractions with their student tutors.
Center for International Exchange
The Center for International Exchange provides guidance and advice tointernational students from overseas as well as to Japanese students whowish to study abroad.

List of Student Shop
Information Services Corner
WelfareEvent & Exhibition Corner
Nikko Room, Nasu Room (Japanese-style room)
Facilities
Social Lounges (No. 1 and 2)
Cafeteria

Multi-Purpose Hall
High-Vision Theater (Live)
Reception Rooms
Student Counseling Services
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Research
ThemesPursued byInternational
Students

Over the years many international students have graduated or completed
courses at the School of International Studies.
We are certain that those of you who wish to study at Utsunomiya
University are interested to know some of the research themes pursued
by past international students at the University. The following are some of
the topics of graduation thesis and course completion reports written byinternational students:

Graduation Thesis－Intellectual Property Law in China－Modern History of International Exchange in the
Private Sector in China－Role of Middle and Small Size Companies in
Taiwan’s Economic Development－A Look at the Current Status of Direct Foreign
Investment in China through the Case of Isetan
Department Store in Shanghai－Current Status of Deregulation of Japanese Popular
Culture in Korea－Consideration of Japan-Mongolia Exchange－R ebuilding Transportation Systems Across theEurasian Continent Following the Collapse of theSoviet Union－Economic Simulation by the Ottoman Network－Security Environment in the Asia － Pacific Region

Course Completion Reports－History of Japanese Language Education in Brazil－A Look at the Use of Japanese Particles Ha andGa through the Eyes of a Thai Language Speaker－Japanese and Festivals (Matsuri)－Where Do Differences in the Perception of History
between Japanese and Korean Young People
Come From?
－D ifferences Between Japanese and Korean
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Accommodation International House is located 15 minutes on foot from MINE campus.
Address：2980 Ishii Machi, Utsunomiya city, Tochigi 321-0912 Japanfor Exchange
Room：55 single rooms (12.5 ㎡ ),3 couple rooms (37.8 ㎡ ),2 familyrooms (56.8㎡ )Students
Facilities：Lounge, meeting room, laundry room, kitchen, shower room.
Utsunomiya University International House－－－

In principle, international students may live at the house for half a year. It
should be noted that not all applicants can be accommodated. Exchange
Students are treated preferentially and are allowed to stay up to one year.
Utsunomiya University Dormitory (Male dormitory and Female dormitory.)
Utsunomiya University Dormitory is in the same location as International
House.
The Dormitory is an accommodation for Japanese students. Some rooms
are available for International students.
－Address：2980 Ishii Machi, Utsunomiya city, Tochigi 321-0912 Japan－Room：Male dormitory 6 single rooms (12.5㎡ )Female dormitory 4 single rooms (12.5㎡ )－Facilities：Laundry room, kitchen, shower room, restroom.
＜Monthly Rent (Japanese yen)＞
Numberof rooms

Rent yen/ monthFacilities

Restoration
Fee

55

6,500

Bed, desk, chair, book shelf, air-conditioner,
fridge, restroom.
There are showers in Building A. There are
kitchens in Building C.

30,000yen

International
House (Couple)

3

13,000

Two beds, desk, book shelf, gas range,
fridge, washing machine, sofa,
air-conditioner, bathroom, restroom.

40,000yen

International
House (Family)

2

15,500

Two beds, bunk bed, desk, book shelf, gas
range, fridge, washing machine, sofa,
air-conditioner, bathroom, restroom.

45,000yen

Dorm 1(Male dorm)

6

7,000

Dorm 2(Female dorm)

4

7,000

International
House (Single)

Bed, desk, chair, book shelf, air-conditioner.
Bed, desk, chair, book shelf, air-conditioner.

30,000yen
30,000yen

In addition to the rent, payment of the monthly utilities (electricity, water,
gas and Internet) is required, you can also rent bed clothes for 5,000
yen.

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Building B

Building D

Laundry

Single apartment

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Accessto theUniversity

ACCESS TO THE UNIVERSITY

The closest major airports are Narita Airport (New Tokyo International Airport) in Chiba Prefecture
which receives many direct flights from abroad and Haneda Airport in Tokyo which is accessible bydirect flights from other airports in Japan. At both airports, train service is available to Tokyo, fromwhich the Super Express Train travels to Utsunomiya in less than an hour. As well, there is direct bus
service to Utsunomiya that is also conveniently available from both airports.

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Shimodate
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Tohoku Line (Utsunomiya Line)

Tohoku Super Express▼

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