Vulnerable foreign workers in Mie suffer as firms face downturn
“My daughter and son lost their jobs at the same time, and we are at loss as to what to do next,” said Raquel Garcia, 45, who worked at the Mie factory for nine years.
Pride before a fall: Why Mitsubishi Aircraft's SpaceJet project is grounded
The SpaceJet was launched in 2008 as the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). Its first delivery, initially planned for 2013, has been delayed six times and cost ¥1 trillion so far.
Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic
Medical departments in universities are having difficulty conducting anatomy classes, clinical rotations and other training for students.
Japanese schools struggle with sports days in the age of COVID-19
The need to maintain social distancing and enforce sanitizing measures has seen numerous changes to the traditional event.
Aichi city invites and trains youth to become independent fishers
Gamagori in Aichi Prefecture is putting young people through a training program of up to three years to get them on the seas in their own vessels.
According to an education ministry survey, a majority of institutions said they plan to have more than half of courses be in-person.
How Japanese auto parts makers made masks and beds during coronavirus outbreak
Companies repurposed factory space and gave staff new duties to keep themselves and medical facilities stocked.
Forced to halt output in pandemic, a Toyota plant in Aichi evolved
Workers use virus-related downtime to introduce new innovations at the facility.
How a small Nagoya firm made a big impact in coronavirus fight
Using Toyota’s know-how, Funahashi Co. boosted production of its protective gowns.
Staff at coronavirus-hit Nagoya hospital worried over safety gaps
Issues such as poor information sharing and a lack of proper zoning to isolate infected patients have been raised.
Schools in Japan face tough decisions as coronavirus spreads
Some have had to close for weeks when pupils have shown symptoms.
Pets in demand as Japanese stay home, but pandemic chokes supply
As people stay home longer amid the spread of COVID-19 infections, more are turning to animals for help in dealing with stress.
