A ceremony was held at Dokkyo University in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, inviting graduates from the year when the graduation ceremony could not be held due to the effects of the earthquake and the new coronavirus.
About 3,400 graduates from Dokkyo University, whose graduation ceremony was postponed due to the Great East Japan Earthquake and the new Corona, were invited, and about 200 of them participated on the 13th.
Along with this day, there was a special service for renting costumes for kama with the cooperation of companies, and many participants dressed in kimono were seen at the venue.
At the ceremony, President Asahiko Yamaji said, "The graduation ceremony was not possible until 2011 and last year, and I want you to spend your time with a strong will even in difficult times."
On the other hand, last year's graduate representative who was handed a rose flower by the president said, "I got a job, but most of the training was online, and I was worried that there were few people around me who could share my worries, but with the warm support of the surroundings. I am now able to do my job steadily. "
And when the university cheering song was played, the participants listened with nostalgia.
A male graduate of last year who participated said, "It was a pity that the graduation ceremony was canceled suddenly, but I am grateful that I was able to take this opportunity to meet my teacher and friends far away." I did.