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.
National Nov 4, 2020
Desire to see Trump ousted prods Gen Z voters in Japan to back Biden
by Tomohiro Osaki
Focus on police brutality, climate change and LGBTQ equality drives opposition to U.S. president among Temple University students, but endorsement of Biden only lukewarm.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 30, 2020
Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic
Medical departments in universities are having difficulty conducting anatomy classes, clinical rotations and other training for students.
National Oct 22, 2020
Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan
by Osamu Tsukimori
While a decision this week by immigration authorities didn't make big headlines, it was a ray of hope for thousands of students keen to work and unable to return home.
National Oct 22, 2020
Science Council of Japan comes under fire from LDP review team
The criticism comes amid controversy over Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's refusal to appoint six nominees who spoke out against Abe administration policies.
Commentary / Japan Oct 21, 2020
Suga picks an unnecessary and counterproductive fight
by Ellis S. Krauss
Signs are that the LDP will try to bind the science council closer to government aims, ensuring a long public fight and a further domestic and international embarrassment.
National Oct 18, 2020
Ex-PM Nakasone's memorial service held amid controversy over academic freedom
The memorial service, held at a Tokyo hotel, also drew criticism from opposition lawmakers over the hefty cost of the event.
National Oct 15, 2020
Government asks universities to join in mourning for Nakasone
The request, made by education minister Koichi Hagiuda in a letter dated Tuesday, has left some academics questioning its appropriateness.
National / Crime & Legal Oct 15, 2020
Japan boosts checks on Chinese students amid fears of campus spying
by Tomohiro Osaki
Compared to a crackdown by Washington, measures by Tokyo are baby steps, but many believe it is vital to follow the U.S. lead in order to safeguard Japan's universities.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 9, 2020
According to an education ministry survey, a majority of institutions said they plan to have more than half of courses be in-person.
Business Oct 9, 2020
University of Tokyo to issue ¥20 billion debt for post-pandemic projects
The University of Tokyo said Thursday it will issue ¥20 billion ($190 million) worth of bonds next week to finance projects to address social issues following the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first national university to do so. The issuance of "university bonds" to enhance research ...
National Oct 2, 2020
Suga takes flak for keeping government critics off science panel
The move was slammed as against the law, unconstitutional and a violation of academic freedom.