The university asserts that since the old section of our dorm is too old, it is necessary for all students to vacate the building for our own safety. This claim may seem reasonable at first. However, it is in fact the university authorities themselves that have done noting to address this problem for a number of years. Akihiko Akamatsu, university Vice President from 2010 until 2014, acknowledged the need for large-scale repairs to Yoshida Dormitory. The following Vice President from 2014 to 2015, Toshio Sugimani, then agreed in principle to a repair plan proposed by the Yoshida Dormitory Committee. We have letters from both the Vice Presidents which verify these facts. 

However, our negotiations with the university were derailed in November 2015 when Shinzuke Kawazoe assumed the role of Vice President. Mr Kawazoe disregarded the previous agreements we had reached with the university, refused to engage in talks with the Yoshida Dormitory Committee and did not present any alternative plan to undertake repairs to the old section of the dormitory. 

The Basic Policy announced by the university authorities demonstrates that Mr. Kawazoe is shirking his responsibilities as Vice President. He does not value or opinions or rights as dormitory residents and has no regard for our welfare. Mr. Kawazoe’s stance is completely unacceptable.