2021/4/17

From April 19th (Monday), classes will start for the Spring Semester. All classes - with some exceptions - will be taught in face-to-face, with students present in classrooms and lecture rooms.

As you have already been notified back on March 3rd, 2021 when we sent out the communication regarding Measures to Prevent the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages, please take this opportunity to re-familiarize yourself with these measures. We ask all faculty members, office staff and students to take individual responsibilities for these important steps to prevent the spread of infection.

In particular, we ask students and faculty alike to refrain from meeting and eating together either before or after classes or any extracurricular activity. In addition to the three important points listed below, please continue to practice good hygiene when it comes to handwashing, wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing.

The following three activities are forbidden until further notice:

・Welcome parties for newly enrolled students; any social events or gatherings for club or circle activities
・Any gatherings or activities that require you to gather in large numbers; any overnight stays with a group of friends at the lodging
・Holding conversations without wearing a mask, with the exception of when you are eating a meal

During mealtimes with others, please abide by the “KYOTO MANNER” protocols set out by Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City.

KYOTO MANNER
・Choose a restaurant/cafe fitted out with acrylic sheet partitions and adequate ventilation
・Wear a mask when talking
・Wash and disinfect your hands before and after eating
・Do not talk with a loud voice
・Take a maximum of two hours over a meal and keep your group size to a maximum of 4 people

Please ensure that you have familiarized yourself with the advice provided by Kyoto City prior to eating out with others.

Relevant links:
Aozora ni Fumidaso (Let’s Step Out into the Blue Sky)　（episode 1）　（episode 2）　（episode 3）　（episode 4）
*A set of four short videos to promote actions that prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

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