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JAPAN
Sep 6, 2022

On medical exchange program in Tokyo, Ukrainians both receive and give lessons

The Juntendo University training has allowed Ukrainian doctors and students to receive essential training, and they have been able to share lessons on conflict too.
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2022

Border restrictions causing shift away from Japan studies, survey finds

According to the survey of about 300 foreign academics and students of Japanese studies, 186 respondents said there was less scholarly interest in Japan.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 20, 2022

Former education ministry official found guilty of bribery in Japan

The court sentenced Futoshi Sano, 62, formerly of the ministry's Science and Technology Policy Bureau, to two years and six months in prison, suspended for five years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2022

School is back in Japan. At last, so are foreign students.

Following the easing of Japan's strict border controls, at least some foreign students have been able to arrive in time for Friday's start of the academic year.
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2022

Easing of border rules met with relief by education sector, but some criticize scope

With the door to Japan set to be opened somewhat, the key for the government will be setting out the specifics of the policy, of which there are presently few details.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 14, 2021

Rodrigo Duterte’s forces have a new target: university students

The government in the Philippines has announced a decision to end a 32-year agreement barring security forces from a prestigious campus.
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2020

Ezra Vogel saw the good in every person and every nation

Ezra F. Vogel, one of the country's leading experts on East Asia, whose scholarship spanned from family issues to social welfare, industrial policy, international relations and history, passed away on Sunday at age 90.
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2020

Ezra Vogel, Harvard professor and author of 'Japan as Number One,' dies at 90

In Japan and among international scholars of the country, the 1979 text penned by the U.S. expert on Japan and China became one of the late 20th century's most influential works.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 11, 2020

Universities offer foreign wrestlers new path to pro sumo

Instead of struggling to land rare stable placements directly, foreigners are instead blazing a path to the pros through collegiate and amateur sumo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2020

Japan's foreign student digs likely to survive — and thrive — after pandemic

Investors believe demand in housing market is here to stay, with Japan widely expected to remain an appealing option for those from abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 28, 2020

Princeton dumps U.S. President Woodrow Wilson’s name over ‘racist thinking’

Princeton University is removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and one of its residential colleges after trustees concluded that the 28th U.S. president’s "racist thinking and policies” made him "an inappropriate namesake.” The Ivy League school’s trustees made the decision...
JAPAN
Mar 5, 2020

Experts raise doubts that Japan school closures will curb coronavirus

Public health experts are concerned the move may turn out to be counterproductive.
Reader Mail
Feb 28, 2020

Don't idealize U.S. universities

Takamitsu Sawa's Feb. 17 opinion piece "Strong liberal arts education is key to success in Society 5.0" presents an idealized view of American higher education.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 22, 2019

Nine-year-old Belgian boy set to become world's youngest university graduate

As he cradles his young puppy in his arms, Laurent Simons looks much like any other 9-year-old boy. Then he starts describing his work at a university in the Netherlands, developing a computer circuit that will replicate a part of the brain.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 17, 2019

Outsourcing of English tests stirs up storm in education

When speaking last month about a plan to introduce private-sector English testing for university entrance exams, education minister Koichi Hagiuda created an outcry when he said students should compete for entry "in accordance with their (financial) standing," implying they should compete financially....
EDITORIALS
Nov 8, 2019

Don't freeze English education reform

The government should not let problems with a new system for university entrance exams affect the overall pace of much-needed English education reform.
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2019

Japan to conduct large-scale survey on third-year university students to gauge state of higher education

The education ministry said Thursday that it will conduct a large-scale survey to understand the state of university education among third-year college students across the country.

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