National Jun 23, 2021
Japan panel negative about using private English tests for unified university exam
In its draft recommendations, the panel called on universities to promote the use of private-sector English tests for their own entrance exams.
National Jun 4, 2021
Panel calls for smaller classes at Japan's junior high schools
The panel also proposed a shift to data-driven education, including by using students' study records for teaching, and adopting online classes.
National May 29, 2021
University of Tokyo among world's top 10 for natural science research
In the list of 500 global institutions, topped by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, five other Japanese universities and a scientific research institute ranked among the top 100.
National / Crime & Legal | FYI May 28, 2021
Bill on rehiring teachers fired for sexual acts with children clears Diet
by Eric Johnston
A new law aims to make it more difficult for educators who lost their teaching licenses due to acts of sexual violence to work again.
National May 26, 2021
In the survey, the first of its kind conducted by the ministry, students were asked about their lives under the coronavirus crisis.
National May 21, 2021
Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo proposed for cultural asset listing
A government panel proposed Friday that the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, which was built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, be included in the state's list of important cultural assets. The Council for Cultural Affairs submitted the recommendation to add the gymnasium in the capital's ...
National Apr 19, 2021
Japan to conduct first major survey on myopia among schoolchildren
The government plans to assess 9,000 students after over half of junior high school students were found to have issues with visual acuity in fiscal 2019.
National Apr 12, 2021
6% of Japan's second-year junior high students are 'young carers'
The results of the survey on young carers will be used to draw up detailed measures for inclusion in the government's basic economic and fiscal policy guidelines.
National Apr 9, 2021
Teacher-student communication scrutinized in wake of sexual misconduct
In fiscal 2019, 273 teachers at public schools received disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct, the second-highest figure on record.
National Apr 5, 2021
School's out in much of the world, but Japanese teachers are happy to return
by Tomohiro Osaki
Japan’s situation contrasts sharply with that in other countries, where the question of whether to reopen schools has become a hot-button political issue.
National Apr 4, 2021
'No singing, eat in silence': How Japanese schools have stayed open despite the pandemic
by Tomohiro Osaki
Japanese schools — which unlike many parts of the world have mostly remained open — are experimenting with various ways to co-exist with the coronavirus while keeping children safe.
Business Mar 19, 2021
Job-securing rate for new graduates falls for first time in decade
The rate for male students stood at 88.1%, while the figure for female students stood at 91.2%.