Season’s Greetings
Dear Alumni,
Season’s Greetings from Center for International Education & Exchange and Office of International Affairs, University of Yamanashi!
We value the connection with our alumni.
Here’s our latest public relations magazine, “Vine”. Please check out your old school today!
https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Vine37.pdf
Although, the coming holiday season would be a very unusual experience for you because of COVID-19 situation, we wish you a very happy new year!
Japanese Government Scholarship for 2021 Teacher Training Program
This is the scholarship program for foreign students to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities under Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
Please see the attached file for details.
Course Guide of TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2021
About Attendance prohibition in measures against COVID-19 (Revised)
The guideline for handling certificate of permission of a return to school after being suffering from COVID-19 infection is revised as follow and the attached flowchart has also been revised accordingly.
If you are infected with COVID-19:
― Before revised : Have your doctor issue ” Certificate of Permission to Attend School ” by the day before coming to campus and submit it to the department in charge.
― After revised: Submit “Notice of Cancellation of Hospitalization Recommendation” issued by the public health center at the time of discharge and “Certificate of Permission to Attend School” with only the person’s entry field filled in
Attendance suspension measures against COVID-19:
Ⅰ. If you have a fever or feel unwell:
Stay at home for 2 days since the fever disappeared and the symptoms disappeared [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅱ. If you have underlying medical condition and the attending physician determines that your risk of aggravation is high;
Attendance is suspended until the attending physician permits your school attendance [Attendance is suspended]
III. If you are identified as a close contact:
Self-quarantine for 14 days from the last day you contact with infected person [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅳ. If a family member living together is identified as a close contact (added on October 08, 2020):
Self-quarantine until the safety is confirmed by the PCR test results [Attendance is suspended]
Ⅴ. If you enter / return from overseas:
Self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry [Attendance is suspended]
If the PCR test is positive, you will be diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and your attendance is suspended. Please follow the instructions of the health center and be admitted to an appropriate medical facility.
※・ Even if your attendance is suspended, please attend online classes if possible while checking your physical condition at home.
・ Suspension of your attendance will be based on “measure to attendance suspension” under Article 19 of the School Health and Safety Regulation.
・This notice is a measure as of November 30, and may be changed depending on the situation in the future.
Information of Returning Flight from Embassy of Vietnam in Japan
Please check information from The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan by accessing the URL below;
●Survey for Returning request by Embassy of Vietnam in Japan; http://www.vnembassy-jp.org/vi/node/768
Here you will find a registration form for those who wish to return to Vietnam boarding an airplane arranged by the Vietnamese government. All Vietnamese living in Japan are eligible, so please share this information with all Vietnamese wishing to return.
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Embassy of Vietnam in Japan
TEL: 03-3466-3311 Fax: 03-3466-3312
E-mail :vietnamembassy-japan@vnembassy.jp (for general information)
vnconsular@vnembassy.jp (for consular affairs)
If someone living together has a fever
October 22, 2020
To All Students,
Toshio Muramatsu,
Executive Director for Education and International Exchange
In consideration of the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection and the health and safety of students and faculty members, we have been asking to follow “Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections (Japanese only)” announced on May 21 if you feel unwell.
The following is the guideline for the case a family member/person living together has a fever;
There is no restriction for your attendance (coming to Campus) if you are in good health condition or you do not have any concerns on your health.
However, if you have any concerns about your health condition or infection, please consult with Office of International Affairs or the Health Care Center first.
※Attached files are all in Japanese, so please check with Office of International Affairs or your academic advisor if you have any question.
【Attached files】
・Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections
・COVID Screener
・Flowchart
*Attached file revised on Nov 9th, 2020
【Contact】
Education Office 055-220-8043
【Contact for your health condition】
Health Care Center
Kofu Campus 055-220-8081
Medical Campus 055-273-9312
Office of International Affairs 055-220-8047
If a family member living together is identified as a close contact
October 8, 2020
To All Professors and Students,
Toshio Muramatsu,
Executive Director for Education and International Exchange
If a family member living together is identified as a close contact
In Yamanashi Prefecture, people infected with COVID-19 are seen sporadically, and it is required to continue to take the preventive measures. Second semester is held based on the “Guideline for 2020 Classes and Courses” notified on September 8. Please take the preventive measures by wearing a mask, washing and disinfecting your hands, ventilating, and avoiding “three C’s (Closed, Crowded, and Close)”.
If you feel unwell, check the “Attendance suspended measures against new coronavirus infections” announced on May 21, and then check the current situation with the COVID screener. If applicable, please act according to the flowchart.
(※The COVID screener and the flowchart are only in Japanese. ●COVID screener/●Flowchart)
The following is the response when a family member living together is considered to be a close contact with an infected person;
Please contact the department in charge (Kofu campus; Health Care Center / Medical Campus; Student Affairs Division) and your attendance is suspended until the safety is confirmed by the results of PCR tests of a close contacts. If you have any concerns about your health condition or infection, please consult with the Health Care Center.
Please continue to wear masks, wash and disinfect your hands frequently to prevent infection, and if you have any concerns about your physical condition regarding the new coronavirus infection, please contact the Health Care Center.
【Contact】
Health Care Center; Kofu Campus 055-220-8081
Medical Campus 055-273-9312
Student Affairs Division (Medical Campus) 055-273-9341
Additional Support from the government
August 3, 2020
Additional Support from the government:
“Support Fund and Allowance for the Leave Forced to be Taken Under the COVID-19 Outbreak”
The benefits, “the support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak,” have been offered by the government and available to apply since July 10. The students whose income from part-time jobs has been reduced drastically due to the COVID-19 might be eligible to apply.
For details, please refer to the file (English) or website below:
【Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website:
Support Fund and Allowance for the Leave Forced to be Taken Under the COVID-19 Outbreak
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kyugyoshienkin.html [※Japanese only※] 】
Preventive Measures of COVID-19 Infection at Restaurants and Other Commercials
July 29, 2019
Director, Academic Affairs Support Department
Preventive Measures of the COVID-19 Infection at Restaurants and Other Commercial Facilities
Everyday, the number of people who are newly infected is widely reported in the media. We can see several characteristics in the current situation: younger people in their twenties are infected more likely than others, and the infection is more likely to occur while people are in the eating and drinking places. In Yamanashi, some cases of infection are reported these days as well. The COVID-19 pandemic has not over yet, therefore we need to keep on taking the preventive measures such as below:
(1) Avoid three Cs: Closed, Crowded, and Close
(2) Wear face masks, wash your hands, disinfect your surroundings, and ventilate the places you are in
(3) Not to speak in a loud voice
(4) Utilize apps such as COCOA(COVID-19 Contact Confirmation App)
If you feel unwell, please feel free to consult with your supervisor or staff member of the university.
Offering consultation services for international students
Dear International students,
Because of the COVID-19 situation and torrential rain these days, we have been experiencing many unprecedented things these days. You may suffer from financial problems with the reduced income from your part-time job. Also, we have more rainy days than usual this year therefore hear the news of flooding and landslide a lot.
Do you have any troubles or worries in your studying or living in Yamanashi such as financial issues or any problems due to the COVID-19, or heavy rainfall these days?
If so, please feel free to contact with Consultation Room for International Students or Office of International Affairs (for Kofu Campus students) or Academic Affairs Division (for Medical Campus students).
●Consultation Room for International Students, Kofu Campus:
B1-220, 2nd floor, B1 Bldg.
Email: takaei@yamanashi.ac.jp
Adviser: Takae Ito (associate professor)
●Office of International Affairs, Kofu Campus:
B1-222, 2nd floor, B1 Bldg.
Phone: 055-220-8047
Email: yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
●Medical Affairs Division, Medical Campus:
1st floor, Administration Building
Phone: 055-273-9342
Both offices below are open: Monday through Friday 8:30 to 17:00
The employment guidance for international students was held
The employment guidance for international students (who are scheduled to complete their academic works on 2021) was held during the lunch break of July 10th.
The guidance is implemented at this time of year with the cooperation of the career center of our university.
Eight students with different study fields/grades had participated to the guidance to learn the flow/characteristic of Japanese job hunting.
We will continue supporting our international students by using individual consultation tailored to each student’s needs and situation.