Japan not planning to shut schools despite record daily virus cases
The minister urged schools to exercise "maximum vigilance" as the number of daily coronavirus cases in Japan surpassed 2,000 for a fifth straight day on Sunday.
Japan to recruit astronauts in 2021, first intake in 13 years
Tokyo is aiming to have a Japanese national on the moon for the first time in the latter half of the 2020s.
Government asks universities to join in mourning for Nakasone
The request, made by education minister Koichi Hagiuda in a letter dated Tuesday, has left some academics questioning its appropriateness.
Suga's deputy accused of blocking culture council nominees in 2016
The rejected candidates had voiced criticism of the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
The move aims to reduce the number of would-be students not attending any form of school.
Nankai quake numbers skewed to prioritize budgets over science
When manipulated figures on the likelihood of a Nankai Trough quake were released, internal disagreements were kept hidden.
Japan and NASA sign agreement to cooperate on manned lunar probe
The two sides confirmed their intention to "develop arrangements" to give Japan opportunities to put its crew on the moon under the project.
Japan's seismologists and policymakers at odds over quake science
Selecting the most alarming estimate for a Nankai Trough quake was seen as a good idea, meeting minutes show.
The truth behind fear-inducing Nankai Trough quake prediction figures
When a revised probability number was announced for a potential Nankai Trough earthquake, some experts were far from happy.
Japan education panel OKs lifting smartphone ban at junior high schools
It is expected that parents will submit a consent form, and students will put their phones in lockers when they arrive at school.
Japan seeks to offer more inclusive education for foreign children
Based on a survey conducted last year, it is estimated that about 19,000 children of foreign nationalities do not attend school at all.
Japan looks to hold university entrance exams in January as planned
A survey of public and private high schools found that 69.0 percent hope the tests will be held according to the current schedule.
