On Wednesday, about 3,000 students graduating from the University of Tokyo (aka Todai) will receive their diplomas at a commencement ceremony at Yasuda Auditorium on the Hongo campus.
But major changes are occurring at Tokyo’s Kasumigaseki, where the Japanese government ministries and agencies are concentrated — so far the most popular destination for many graduates from this prestigious university.
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