Old building 

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The old section of the dormitory is over 100 years old. Built it the Taisho period, the building exhibits many of the typical architectural features of the era. 

 

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New building

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The new section of Yoshida Dormitory was completed in 2015. So as to combine with the old building, the new building is also wooden and designed in a more traditional style. There are 3 levels and one basement floor. The basement is mainly used as a communal space. 

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Dining hall

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No meal services are provided but the dining hall does have cooking facilities such as a gas stove, fridges, etc. 

The dining hall is currently used as space for events. Bands and theatre groups perform in the hall and it is also used for public lectures and dormitory meetings. The space is managed interpedently by its users. The Yoshida Dormitory Committee also liaises with users of the dining hall.  

 

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Management of Yoshida Dormitory 

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Yoshida Dormitory is an important which serves the needs of Kyoto University students. Altogether, the dormitory’s boarding fee and utility costs come to about 30,000 yen per year. Entrance interviews for new residents are conducted by the students themselves. Factors such as a prospective entrant’s economic circumstances are considered in the selection process. To gain entrance to the dorm, an applicant must be a student at Kyoto University and must be deemed by the selection committee as someone who would adapt well to life in the dormitory. In principle, all decisions in dormitory meetings are made unanimously. We always look to make decisions that can satisfy all parties involved.