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University allies with Hello Work to help foreign students find jobs

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.

Digital nomads opt to ride out the pandemic in Japan

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.

All national universities in Japan now control exports of sensitive technology

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.

Japanese students in U.S. breathe sigh of relief after visa curbs dropped

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.

U.S. reverses foreign student visa curbs after fight with Harvard and MIT

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.

Dozens of U.S. universities support challenge to Trump's order on foreign students

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 ...

'Horrifying' new U.S. rules on online college courses leave Japanese students in limbo

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.

The high cost of young Japanese staying close to home

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.

English lessons, tennis and days out: Emperor's host in U.K. before Oxford recalls 'delightful guest'

National May 1, 2019

English lessons, tennis and days out: Emperor's host in U.K. before Oxford recalls 'delightful guest'

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 ...

Bhutanese exchange students face extortion, threats and hard times in Japan, families say

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.

How about a study-abroad adventure in Europe?

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.

Why not try Canada, eh?: For Japanese students, a university up north is worth considering

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.

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