September 8 , 2020
Caution regarding to COVID-19 (New measures for border security enforcement)

To Students of Saga university, The following measures by the Government of Japan as new measures to strengthen border security control will be carried out from August 28, 2020. ●The Government of Japan added some more countries as countries and regions with denial of permission to land, in total 159 countries. ※Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website below for information of designated areas of the entry ban. ●Due to the policy of strengthening quarantine, immigrants who have stayed in the area for refusal of entry permission within 14 days are subject to PCR test. ●The implementation period for quarantine strengthening, visa restrictions,...

last updated over one year ago

August 6 , 2020
Regarding classes for Fall semester 2020,

Although Saga University has been considering to conduct classes for Fall semester 2020 while watching the situation of COVID-19, we don’t know when this infection ends. Based on the current situation, we will offer the classes (including regular exams) for Fall semester as follows because the health and safety of students and staff in Saga University remains our top priority. Class start day is on October 1, Thursday. ( Regarding the specialized subjects for Faculty of Medicine, please confirm the notification from Student Center in Faculty of Medicine)  Basically, classes will be conducted on-line basis for this semester, however face-to face classes are partially conducted...

last updated over one year ago

Regarding the Support Fund and Allowance for the Leave Forced to be taken under the COVID-19 Outbreak

“The support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak” was established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to help those who had to take leave due to the COVID-19 spread. The application has been accepted from 10th July 2020. This is the support that employees can apply for when they have not been paid for the leave forced to be taken. Part-time workers are also eligible to apply. (Eligible Person) 80% of the wage before taking the leave (maximum daily amount 11.000yen) will be paid according to the record of the leave forced to be taken...

last updated over one year ago

July 31 , 2020
Regarding face-to-face classes in August

Related to COVID-19 infection of our student in Saga University, a PCR test was conducted to people concerned with University, who were suspected of contacting to the student. According to the announcement by Saga Prefecture on July 29, it was confirmed that all tested negative. As a result, face-to-face classes (including regular exams) will start from August 1. Please note that face-to-face classes may be subjected to cancel depending on the spread of infection of COVID-19 so please be aware of University’s HP and email.

last updated over one year ago

July 30 , 2020
Caution regarding to COVID-19 (New measures for border security enforcement)

To Students of Saga university, The following measures by the Government of Japan as new measures to strengthen border security control will be carried out from July 22, 2020. ●The Government of Japan added some more countries as countries and regions with denial of permission to land, in total 146 countries. ※Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website below for information of designated areas of the entry ban. ●Due to the policy of strengthening quarantine, immigrants who have stayed in the area for refusal of entry permission within 14 days are subject to PCR test. ●The implementation period for quarantine strengthening, visa restrictions,...

last updated over one year ago

July 29 , 2020
Cancellation of face-to-face classes and ban of club activities

As a Saga University student tested positive for COVID-19, the decision has been made as follows in order to prevent the spread of infection. 【Regarding cancellation of face-to-face classes】 Facet-to-face classes are cancelled except special educational subjects in Faculty of Medicine between July 29th and 31st. Please be sure to confirm HP of Saga University and e-mail as we will inform face-to-face classes after August. Also, a person in charge of classes will inform you regarding alternative measures of face-to-face classes. 【Regarding club activities and facility use】 For the time being, all the club activities are banned. Facilities for sports and extracurricular activities on campus...

last updated over one year ago

Regarding thorough infection prevention

Dear international students, A Saga University student tested positive for COVID-19 on July 28th. Please confirm the following and try to avoid the risk of infection. 1. Prevent from going to not only Fukuoka city but also places at high risk of infection such as entertainment district at night and “party” where many people gather. 2. If you have a fever, cold, or other unusual physical conditions, please prevent from going out. If such symptoms continues, contact Health and Welfare office nearby. 3. Thorough basic infection prevention such as wearing a face mask, washing hands, preventing 3C (Closed spaces, Crowded places, and Close-settings) 4. Saga...

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July 22 , 2020
Notification from the Immigration Service Agency regarding Special Cash Payments

【特定定額給付金について】 新(あたら)しいコロナの病気(びょうき)でみなさん大変(たいへん)だと思(おも)います。2020年(ねん)4月(がつ)27日(にち)に住民登録(じゅうみんとうろく ※住(す)んでいることを役所(やくしょ)に届(とど)けること)をしている人(ひと)はひとり100,000円をもらうことができます。ふつうは8月(がつ)ごろまで申(も う)し込(こ)むことができます。 総務省(そうむしょう)ホームページ(ほーむぺーじ) https://kyufukin.soumu.go.jp/ja-JP/download/ twitter(やさしい日本語)https://twitter.com/MOJ_IMMI/status/1282610168836927488 【出入国在留管理庁公式 twitter】 https://twitter.com/MOJ_IMMI This is a notification from the Immigration Service Agency regarding Special Cash Payments. 【Guides to Special Cash Payments】 Residents in Japan can receive 100,000 yen. (Who?)Those who are resistered with Basic Resident Registration System as of April 27, 2020 (Application Period) for a 3-month period from the start date of postal acceptance Check the following websites. URL (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) https://kyufukin.soumu.go.jp/ja-JP/download/ twitter(英語)https://twitter.com/MOJ_IMMI/status/1282610704273399813 【Immigration Service Agency official twitter】https://twitter.com/MOJ_IMMI

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July 8 , 2020
The application of the Emergency Student Support Handout #2

This is International Affairs Division, Saga University. We would like to inform you about the project of the Emergency Student Support Handout #2 by the government. ※Those who applied the previous handout can’t apply ※This project is schedule to end this time For those students who are self-supporting and have been having financial difficulties because of the spread of COVID-19, you can apply for the Emergency Student Support Handout 2 in order for you to continue your study and research in this university. The amount of support: (Resident tax exemption household) 200,000yen (Others) 100,000yen If you would like to apply for this handout, please do...

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July 2 , 2020
Caution regarding to COVID-19 (New measures for border security enforcement)

To Students of Saga university, The following measures by the Government of Japan as new measures to strengthen border security control will be carried out from July 1, 2020. ●The Government of Japan added some more countries as countries and regions with denial of permission to land, in total 129 countries. ※Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website below for information of designated areas of the entry ban. ●Due to the policy of strengthening quarantine, immigrants who have stayed in the area for refusal of entry permission within 14 days are subject to PCR test. ●The implementation period for quarantine strengthening, visa restrictions,...

last updated over one year ago