National Nov 6, 2020
University allies with Hello Work to help foreign students find jobs
Sophia University and Hello Work Shinjuku have agreed to cooperate in explaining the local recruitment process to non-Japanese students.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Aug 19, 2020
Digital nomads opt to ride out the pandemic in Japan
by Mai Yoshikawa
When Viet Nguyen and Liezl Van Riper decided to worldschool their kids they had no idea a global pandemic would come into play.
National Aug 11, 2020
All national universities in Japan now control exports of sensitive technology
The universities have all created teams to prevent nuclear, radar and other high-level technologies with potential for military use from being transferred abroad.
National Jul 15, 2020
Japanese students in U.S. breathe sigh of relief after visa curbs dropped
by Satoshi Sugiyama
The stunning reversal was announced at the beginning of a court session Tuesday in Boston.
World Jul 15, 2020
U.S. reverses foreign student visa curbs after fight with Harvard and MIT
The resolution ends a standoff that could have sent thousands of students back to their home countries and left schools scrambling to plan for the fall.
World / Social Issues Jul 13, 2020
Dozens of U.S. universities support challenge to Trump's order on foreign students
About 60 U.S. universities on Sunday filed a brief supporting a lawsuit by two others, seeking to block a Trump administration rule barring foreign students from remaining in the country if educational institutions don't hold in-person classes this fall. The lawsuit was filed by Harvard ...
National Jul 7, 2020
'Horrifying' new U.S. rules on online college courses leave Japanese students in limbo
by Tomohiro Osaki
Depart the country or transition to another college if classes are moved entirely online, new Trump administration regulations say.
Commentary / Japan Jun 7, 2019
The high cost of young Japanese staying close to home
by Shihoko Goto
A lack of curiosity, reluctance to take risks and unwillingness to understand different values are hardly winning traits for anyone to succeed in the fiercely competitive and borderless global market.
National May 1, 2019
by William Hollingworth
As Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne Wednesday, the man who was entrusted with his care while he was studying in the U.K. wished the emperor every success in his new role. Col. Tom Hall, his wife, Mariette, and their children hosted the then prince for ...
National Feb 25, 2019
Bhutanese exchange students face extortion, threats and hard times in Japan, families say
by Ryusei Takahashi
Many participants say the program is a scam and they are being forced to repay loans by working illegally long hours.
Issues | LEARNING CURVE May 30, 2018
How about a study-abroad adventure in Europe?
by Michael Hassett
For Japanese students, continental EU universities offer high-quality courses often at lower prices than U.S. colleges.
Issues | LEARNING CURVE Mar 28, 2018
Why not try Canada, eh?: For Japanese students, a university up north is worth considering
by Michael Hassett
Japanese students just hoping for a cheaper college option than the U.S. by heading north may be disappointed — but there are plenty of other benefits.