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.
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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.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 11, 2018
Japanese woman in Hawaii charged in alleged sex assaults on Japan exchange student under her care
A woman who recruited international students for study programs in Hawaii has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Japanese exchange student, authorities said. An Oahu grand jury on Thursday indicted 36-year-old Rika Shimizu on five counts of second-degree sexual assault and four counts of ...
Issues | LEARNING CURVE Feb 11, 2018
With his U.S. scholarships for Japanese students, tycoon Tadashi Yanai could do better
by Michael Hassett
Tycoon's fund is accused of giving help to those who don't need it when it could instead be altering more destinies.
Commentary / Japan Feb 6, 2018
How Japan can attract more students from overseas
by Ikuko Tsuboya-Newell
The market for studying abroad is booming, and with the right plan universities in Japan can easily enroll more international students.
Issues | LEARNING CURVE Jan 24, 2018
Why don't more Japanese study abroad? The cost and the hassle, survey shows
by Michael Hassett
One student canvasses others and finds expense is crucial — even for well-off families — while support is thin on the ground.
Voices | COMMUNITY CHEST Jan 7, 2018
Much for Japan Times Community readers to crow and squawk about in year of the rooster
A selection of unpublished letters about Community stories from the first half of 2017.
Voices | COMMUNITY CHEST Dec 18, 2017
In case you missed them: a year of responses to Community stories, part 3
The last in a series of selections of unpublished letters about Community stories from the previous year.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 30, 2017
New Zealand authorities won't seek prosecution over deadly Christchurch building collapse
Kuniaki Kawahata, who lost his 20-year-old daughter Kyoko in the collapse, said he “can’t accept” the outcome.
Issues | LEARNING CURVE Aug 9, 2017
More Japanese may be studying abroad, but not for long
by James McCrostie
Increasing numbers of Japanese are going abroad to study, but a close look at the data reveals that looser definitions are inflating the numbers — and that most students aren't spending much time overseas anyway.
National Jul 30, 2017
Education ministry to tap 'furusato nozei' revenue to help rural students study abroad
The education ministry will use the hometown donation system to help high school and university students study abroad. Aiming to support regional governments with programs designed to help students study abroad, the ministry will open a dedicated website in September in cooperation with Trustbank Inc., ...
Business Mar 7, 2017
Mizuho plans fund to build dorms for foreign students in Japan
by Kazuaki Nagata
Mizuho Bank Ltd. said Tuesday it plans to launch a ¥10 billion fund with a real estate developer and a trading company to build dormitories for international students studying in Japan. The number of international students is expected to increase, with the government aiming to ...