This law was enacted with the aim of encouraging young people in rural areas to study and work.In Article 13 "Restriction of the capacity of students of universities, etc. in a specific area", "The person who establishes a university, etc. or who intends to establish a university, etc. is within the specific area (students are already concentrated to a considerable extent). The capacity of students in faculties such as universities in Tokyo's 23 wards) must not be increased. " It is a 10-year time-limited measure.

　Governor Koike, who has strongly appealed against it, said at a press conference, "I regret it. To the university, which plays an important role in developing human resources for the next generation and creating innovation amid intensifying international competition. I am strongly concerned that the regulation will leave a stigma not only in Tokyo but also in the future of Japan. He commented, "How about putting off the theory of education itself?" "Even if you are not the Governor of Tokyo, you probably abandon this bill."

　In addition, since the incidental resolution states that "the operational status and effects will be verified in the middle of the fiscal year," the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will (XNUMX) set clear and appropriate indicators and standards for the effect verification, and (XNUMX) objectively. Establish a third-party organization to promptly verify the effect (XNUMX) Based on the verification results, it is requested to carry out necessary reviews including early withdrawal.

Reference: [Tokyo] Governor Koike "Governor's Room" / Press Conference (May 30, 5)