【学長メッセージ】令和8年熊本地震により被災された皆さまへ/Message from the President to Those Affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

このたびの令和8年熊本地震により犠牲となられた方々に深く哀悼の意を表すとともに、被災された皆さまに心よりお見舞い申し上げます。

平成２８年熊本地震の痕跡もまだ残る中で、新たな災害が発生したことに、本学関係者一同、胸が痛む思いでございます。
被災地において懸命な救護活動やライフラインの復旧・支援活動にご尽力されている皆さまに深く敬意を表します。

本学では、地震発生直後より被災地域にゆかりのある在学生とそのご家族の安否確認を行っております。
学生の皆さんが安心して学業を継続できるよう、必要な支援につなげてまいります。

今なお多くの方々が不安な日々をお過ごしのことと存じます。被災地の皆さまの安全と一日も早い復旧・復興を心よりお祈り申し上げます。

令和8（2026）年7月31日

神田外語大学
学長　芦沢　真五

We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, and our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the disaster.

With the scars of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake still evident, all of us at Kanda University of International Studies are deeply saddened that the region has once again been struck by a devastating disaster. We express our profound respect and gratitude to everyone working tirelessly in the affected areas to provide emergency assistance, restore essential services, and support those in need.

Since the earthquake struck, the University has been working to confirm the safety and well-being of our students with ties to the affected areas and their families. We will continue to connect them with the support they may need so that they can pursue their studies with peace of mind.

We recognize that many people continue to face days of great uncertainty and anxiety. We sincerely pray for the safety of everyone in the affected areas and for the swift recovery and reconstruction of the communities impacted by the disaster.

July 31, 2026

Shingo ASHIZAWA
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　President
Kanda University of International Studies