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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.

2020-08-03

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

2020-07-13

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.

2020-07-13

Alert for ASF (African swine fever) invasion

Dear international students,

On July 1, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has enacted the amendatory law (Law No. 16 of Reiwa 2) of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control. The law strengthened the penalties for violations of import/export quarantine regulations. In order to prevent ASF (African swine fever) from entering Japan, follow the measures below:

1.Bringing pork, beef, chicken, eggs, etc. (including processed products such as sausage and jerky; and meat-containing foods such as meat buns, dumplings, and others) to Japan from overseas is prohibited by law. Neither the quantity or form of transport (carry-on, luggage or mail) matters.

2.To violate the law, you may be subject to penalties such as 3 years or less imprisonment or a fine of 3 million yen or less (50 million yen or less for a corporation).

3.Not only yourself but also your family members and friends coming to Japan should avoid bring in any food containing meat, eggs and others. Also, you are responsible that they should not send those items to Japan by post.

For further Information:

・Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: on African swine fever
https://www.maff.go.jp/j/syouan/douei/asf.html

・Animal Quarantine Service: multilingual pamphlets are available
https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/languages/info.html

・On animal quarantine
(Japanese)
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/tetuzuki/product/aq2.html

(English)
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/product/import.html

(Chinese)
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/languages/bring_meat_cn.html

(Korean)
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/languages/bring_meat_kr.html

・Information on the animal quarantine system:
(Japanese)
http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/comic/jp.html

2020-07-03

The announcement for the students who need a tuition waiver under the COVID-19

Dear international students,

This is the announcement for the students who need a tuition waiver under the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible to apply for the support, you have to meet the following criteria. The university will accept your application as an additional support plan to the financial aid of the Japan Student Services Organization.

・You have the certificate to prove that you have received the financial support from the national or local government due to the decrease of your household income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
・Your household income has decreased by half of the previous year’s earnings after the outbreak of the COVID-19.
・Your household income after the occurrence of the pandemic is within the criteria of the regular tuition waiver.

If you meet the above criteria and wish to apply for the tuition waiver, please come to the department in charge to obtain “Tuition waiver guideline.”

To apply for the tuition waiver, you will need the following documents in addition:
・(1)The proof of one month’s salary before the decrease; and (2) the proof of one month’s salary after the decrease.
・A photocopy of the certificate to prove your receiving of the financial support from the national or local government due to the decrease of your household income under the COVID-19 pandemic. Other official certificates recognized as similar to the one mentioned are also acceptable.

[Deadline]
July 10 (Friday), 2020
Application forms are avairable at the office of Student Supporting Division. Please come to the office ahead of time to meet the deadline.
If you cannot submit the application by the deadline, contact us in advance.

[Contact]
Kofu Campus: Student Supporting Division 055-220-8053 or 8054
Medical Campus: Academic Affairs Division 055-273-9334

2020-06-24

New Seating Arrangement of the Shuttle Bus

Dear international students,

To prevent the spread of coronavirus infections, we ask our students to take several safety measures while riding the shuttle bus. First, please wear your face mask in the shuttle bus. Second, disinfect your hands when you get into the bus. The hand sterilization is available on the bus.

To avoid crowding in the bus, fewer seats are available than usual for the present. For the safe and comfortable ride for everyone, we thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.

Notes:

(1) Please disinfect your hands when boarding. The disinfectant is available in the bus.

(2) Be sure to wear a face mask.

(3) On the seating: please use the window side seats or jump seats, and try to keep safe distance each other as much as possible. (See the seating arrangement attached)

(4) Open the windows whenever possible.

(5) Try not to talk in the bus if unnecessary.

Shuttle bus schedule during the first semester 2020:
See https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/about/3130

*The shuttle busses may stop running due to weather and other reasons.

Information about the suspension of operations will be posted on the CNS, and at each bus stop.

2020-06-09

“The Emergency Financial Support” from University of Yamanashi

To all International Students,

University of Yamanashi has decided to offer an emergency financial support for students whose supplemental income from part-time job or financial support from family has been reduced drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that the aid would supplement students’ everyday expenses such as rent for the room, food and other daily necessities.

Please check the “Guidelines for Applicants” and apply if you are eligible.

【Amount】
　・50,000 yen or 30,000 yen

【Document Required】
・Application form (Form 1)
　　※Please state your need for urgent assistance in the statement of reason in detail.　(For example: It is difficult to maintain my living as a student in Japan due to a significant decrease in family income, own income, etc.)
・Payment Request Form (Form 2)

【Application Deadline】
No later than 16:00, Friday, June 5, 2020
※We will make a payment immediately after thorough examination of the applications, so please submit required documents promptly.

【Important Note】
・Please contact Student Support Division if you have any questions.
(or if you need more information in English, please contact Office of International Affairs.)
・Please note that we may ask you to return the benefit if there is a false declaration in the documents.
・Payment to your account will be the notification of recipients decision. No notice will be given regarding the decision on recipients. The notification will be replaced with the payment to recipients’ bank account

【Submission】
　(by postal mail）
4-4-37, Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi 〒400-8510
Financial Support Group at Student Supporting Division, Academic Affairs Support Department,
University of Yamanashi
　(in person)
・Kofu Campus： Student Supporting Division, Y Building 2F Student Support Section #5 counter
・Medical Campus：Administration Building 1F, Academic Affairs Division

【Inquiries】
Email：shogaku@yamanashi.ac.jp
※Inquiries will be accepted only by email

2020-05-27

“The Emergency Student Support Cash Payment” from Japanese Government

To all International Students,

The government has decided to provide “the Emergency Student Support Cash Payment” for students in financial need, including international students, who have a difficulty in continuation of study in the institutions of higher education. The Cash Payment is designed specifically for the students who are financially independent from their guardians (ex. parents), but their income from part-time jobs has decreased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

※Please note that the number of recipients is limited, and your academic performance will be considered in the selection process.

※Please check if you meet the criteria No.1~No5 and No.7 in the “Form 2”attached, and apply only if you are eligible.

Office of International Affairs will help you if you have any questions or need more information in English.
(Tel: 055- 220- 8047 / email: yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp)

【Payment amount】
・100,000 yen, or 200,000 yen if your household is exempt from the resident tax

【Documents required】
・Form１(Application Form)
・Form 2 (Pledge)
・A copy of each document: your passbook, the lease agreement for your apartment, and the records of your income from your part-time job (Payment before and after the COVID-19 incident), the certificate of resident tax exemption etc.

【For more information:MEXT HP】
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00686.html (in Japanese)

【Application deadline】
16:00, Friday, June 5, 2020

【Submission】
(by postal mail）
Student Supporting Division, Academic Affairs Support Department, University of Yamanashi
4-4-37, Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi 〒400-8510

(in person)
・Kofu Campus： Student Supporting Division, 2nd Floor, Y building
・Medical Campus：Academic Affairs Division

【Inquiries】
Email：shogaku@yamanashi.ac.jp
※Email only

2020-05-27

Financial Aid for International Students due to the COVID-19

To all International Students,

University of Yamanashi has decided to offer the emergency financial support for the international students whose supplemental income from the part-time job has been reduced drastically due to the restriction of activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that the aid would supplement students’ everyday expenses such as rent for the room, food and other daily necessities. Please find more details in attached file.

Financial aid for international students due to the COVID-19

2020-05-25

How to apply for and receive your 100,000 yen handout

To all international students,

Foreign residents who are listed on the country’s Basic Resident Register and have carried a visa for more than three months can receive the 100,000 yen handout as part of the Japanese government’s coronavirus economic response package for all residents.
Here’s how to apply.

●NHK WORLD-JAPAN Backstories https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1057/?cid=wohk-unspecified-org_site_backsotories_pr_ml_recive_en-202004-001
●Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nhkworld/posts/3501203319926399
●Twitter
https://twitter.com/NHKWORLD_News/status/1255304458654842882?s=20

NHK also provide information on new coronavirus infections in languages other than English.
Question No.19 in each language is about this 100,000 yen handout and it is coming shortly.

●Chinese:
・Facebook　https://www.facebook.com/NHKWORLDChinese/posts/3702641023142174
・NHK WORLD-JAPAN新闻https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/zh/news/?cid=wohk-unspecified-org_site_news_top_pr_ml_zh-202004-001
・新型コロナ相談窓口紹介ページ　https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/zh/information/202004200600/?cid=wohk-unspecified-org_site_news_zh_pr_ml_hotline_cor-202004-001

2020-05-08