Collection of short message cards

Q:

I'm glad that educational sweets such as Neru Neru Neru are available at the store

A:

Educational candies such as Nerunerunerune are not currently available at the university co-op. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will consider selling them if they are proposed as a special product in the future

Q:

Shortly after 1 PM today, on the first floor of the Komaba cafeteria, an elderly person, who appeared to be quite old, was making baseless accusations against some Chinese international students who were chatting and eating, telling them, "You're in the way, this is Japan, speak Japanese." I
　don't think the international students were speaking loudly or causing any other disturbance. Although I can't judge by appearance, I suspect the elderly person was from outside the university, but I was shocked to see such blatant xenophobia on campus. I think it's
　good that the university cooperative's facilities are open to many people, not just those on campus, but precisely because of that, I think the cooperative should express its commitment to ensuring that these spaces, which are an integral part of the university (and a very important one at that, as they provide food), are safe places for people of all nationalities, ethnicities, and genders to use, and that such hatred will not be tolerated. I hope they will also make an appeal to users in the cafeteria.

A:

As you mentioned, the University of Tokyo itself is an open university that is used not only by students and faculty but also by local residents and tourists, and the Co-op facilities are used by a variety of people. We would like to convey that it is a place that everyone can use with peace of mind, which is also the Co-op's wish

Q:

I regularly use the central cafeteria on the University of Tokyo's Hongo campus, but over the past few months, the number of tourists has been overwhelming, making it difficult for students to use. I've heard many complaints from friends around me, and many people I know say they avoid using the cafeteria because it's too crowded and difficult to use. On July 31, 2025, I visited the cafeteria just after it opened at 11:00 AM, but a group of nearly 80 foreign tourists arrived, creating a huge queue. What's worse, they completely ignored the no-photography rule and took unauthorized photos of me. It's true that they may be asking students to refrain from using the cafeteria between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM. However, very few people are following this rule, and when a large group visits at 11:00 AM, a large number of outside patrons stay, even during the closed hours, leaving almost all the seats occupied, making it difficult for students to use the cafeteria. We're not advocating "Japanese first," but as a university primarily for students, faculty, and staff, we need to strictly enforce rules that prioritize students, faculty, and staff, including not only Japanese students but all international students, including international students, by restricting access to the cafeteria itself. What exactly are they trying to achieve by continually increasing the burden on staff in the central cafeteria, exploiting them with low wages, and continuing to make the students, who are the primary users, feel uncomfortable? If they are so focused on profits through volume sales that they can't even prioritize students and faculty, then they are seriously derelict in their duties, and I believe that the people in charge of sales are slaves to capitalism. I despise them in the strongest terms. Who exactly is this university for? Please stop. I can't take it anymore

A:

Regarding off-campus use, the Co-op has set time limits for use, posted illustrated and multilingual usage instructions, and has staff members calling out to users, but as you said, the number of off-campus users, including tourists, has been so high over the past few months that it's been difficult for the Co-op. If you see anyone taking photos in the hall, please tell a staff member. The Co-op will continue to respond, but we feel there are limits to what we can do, and we need the cooperation of the university and other related parties on campus. If you have any good solutions, please let us know