About NII

The Japanese government, as well as many other governments, has imposed restrictions on travel from the People's Republic of China in order to limit the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. These restrictions are constantly under review, and are subject to change at any time.

<Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet>
https://japan.kantei.go.jp/ongoingtopics/_00011.html

Students should stay informed as to the travel restrictions imposed by the Japanese Government and the governments of their countries of residence. Here are some example links for information:

<WHO reports on COVID-19>
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/

<Japanese Ministry of Health>
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html

<Japan National Tourist Organization>
https://www.japan.travel/en/news/coronavirus/

If you wish to renegotiate your internship start date or duration, please contact both your NII supervisor and the NII International Team <nii-internship [at] nii.ac.jp> as soon as possible.

Emmanuel Planas
Acting Director - Global Liaison Office
National Institute of Informatics