University officials in Tokyo, who have been unable to visit Japan for more than 300 international students, welcomed the government's announcement of gradual easing of border measures as a first step, but welcomed further easing. I was looking for it.
Before the spread of the infection, about 900 foreign students who were interested in Japanese language and culture were studying at the campus of Temple University, Japan Campus in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.
It is estimated that about 147,000 foreign students are waiting to come to Japan due to strict border measures in Japan, and there are more than 300 international students waiting to enter Japan at this university.
"I'm grateful that the first steps towards mitigation have begun, but the upper limit of 5,000 people a day is for business purposes," said Matthew J. Wilson, President of Temple University, Japan Campus, who saw Prime Minister Kishida's press conference on the night of the 17th. I think that there are still few international students who can enter the country because it includes people. "
On top of that, "Many students who are interested in Japanese culture, such as learning Japanese with the aim of becoming a translator, are having a hard time without hope. Some students give up studying in Japan. There is also a “leaving from Japan” to study abroad in other countries. I want you to take measures for further mitigation as soon as possible while continuing to take measures to prevent infection. "