National Jun 4, 2020
Japan university students impacted by pandemic get food donations
Many students have suffered drops in income due to losing their part-time jobs or having their shifts reduced amid the crisis.
Business Jun 1, 2020
Japan's new graduate recruiting fully starts amid coronavirus scare
Major firms in Japan on Monday fully started interviews, written tests and other activities to hire students graduating in spring 2021, with companies and students both struggling to adjust to unprecedented online recruiting methods introduced to cope with the new coronavirus pandemic. Major trading house ...
National Jun 1, 2020
Japan university students launch multilingual COVID-19 support project
The project team members hope the website will help ease the anxiety of foreign residents and be a step toward building a more inclusive society.
Business May 31, 2020
Both companies and students worried as hiring goes remote for coronavirus recession
The recruiting season is set to pick up on Monday, but employers and applicants alike are disapppointed they can't get a feel for one another.
National | Regional Voices: Kyushu May 29, 2020
Japan’s farming and fisheries schools struggle to move lessons online
Students who are required to go through practical training, sometimes so they can attain national qualifications, are not able to carry that out at present.
Business May 28, 2020
Japan Airlines to suspend recruitment of new graduates in 2021
The major carrier is reviewing hiring plans as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the global business environment for air travel.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball | Regional Voices: Chubu May 27, 2020
Local baseball federation to hand out masks made of washable antimicrobial fabric that are more breathable.
National May 27, 2020
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year
The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.
National May 24, 2020
Shift to online classes leaves Japan's university teachers exhausted
Some complain that their hours are now longer but their salaries remain the same.
National May 22, 2020
Only foreign students at top of the class to get handouts in Japan
However, those deemed by their institutions to be unable to continue their studies due to financial difficulties will be able to receive the money.
National May 19, 2020
Japan's government approves cash handout for struggling students amid pandemic
Students from low-income households exempt from residence tax will receive ¥200,000 each, and others ¥100,000.
National May 15, 2020
Subsidies will be given to assist those who are facing financial difficulties as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.