Wakeijuku preserves many proud traditions through a calendar of annual events which form the backbone of life in the dormitory.
The year begins with a two-week ritual to acculturate new residents with Wakeijuku life in which freshmen visit the senior students for formal recognition and guidance. Following orientation, students revel under the cherry blossoms and enjoy the quintessentially Japanese tradition of hanami, or flower viewing. But the two weeks sports festival held in autumn highlights the Wakeijuku calendar. During this mini-Olympics, the old rivalries between Wakeijuku's four wings\North, South, East, and West\surface as the teams battle in every sport from soccer and basketball to
sumo wrestling and kendo. Other more curious but equally exciting activities include all-night hikes around the nearby Yamanote train line which circles the center of the city, homemade barbecue parties, and a match-making Christmas party held in the now immaculately restored mansion.