Musashino University: Kanagawa Prefecture's First 7-Month Long-Term Work Experience Program - University Students Design Disaster Volunteer System, Report to Governor After Internship

Two students from Musashino University's Faculty of Entrepreneurship participated in a seven-month long-term internship, a first for Kanagawa Prefecture. They worked on the theme of 'creating a system to make it easier for university students to participate in disaster volunteering.' Following practical experience in Noto, they formulated concrete solutions to four key challenges: academics, cost, safety, and social recognition. On May 11, 2026, they reported their achievements to Governor Yuji Kuroiwa, and the prefecture plans to submit a formal request to the national government based on their proposal.