Updates from Rits

Ritsumeikan University sent an e-mail today.

Here are some of the updates:

"While the damage suffered in areas of northeast Japan has been immense, Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, and the rest of the Kansai region have not experienced any major disruptions as a result of the disaster. Ritsumeikan University, its facilities in Kyoto and Shiga, and the surrounding area are currently operating normally. Thus, the university does not foresee the need to cancel any previously scheduled activities at its campuses in these areas at this time.

For those students preparing for their departure to Japan, flights arriving at Kansai Airport, Itami Airport, and other airports in the Kansai region are currently unaffected by the disaster. For those students connecting through Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, or the greater Tokyo area, additional time may be needed due to rolling blackouts planned by Japanese authorities and other effects to the transportation system.

The university is continually responding to the ever-changing situation regarding the aftermath of the earthquake and will provide future updates as necessary."

I am praying for Japan's safety and recovery.