National / Crime & Legal Nov 29, 2021
Nihon University chairman arrested for allegedly evading ¥53 million in taxes
According to sources, investigators found over ¥200 million in cash when searching Hidetoshi Tanaka's home.
National | FOCUS Nov 17, 2021
Despite eased entry ban, overseas students face long wait to enter Japan
Due to the substantial paperwork required by authorities and a daily cap on arrivals, some foreign students are losing hope.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 11, 2021
Aichi universities resume exchange programs as vaccines ease pandemic fears
While many students have been unable to join exchange programs in person, online classes have lowered costs and made some more determined to go abroad.
National Oct 10, 2021
Japan's first typhoon research institute opens at Yokohama National University
The center also aims to promote research to make typhoons into a source of renewable energy that can contribute to Japan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
National Oct 9, 2021
Japan has lowest share of women studying science: OECD report
Among STEM fields, the proportion of women entering natural sciences, mathematics and statistics at the tertiary education level in Japan was at 27%, far below the OECD average of 52%.
National Sep 24, 2021
Japan's universities to tighten background checks on foreign students
Some universities ask students whether they wish to find a military-related job, while others request details about research funding students receive.
Asia Pacific Sep 7, 2021
Curtain divides male and female students as Afghan universities reopen
What happens in universities and schools is being closely watched by foreign powers, who want the Islamist militant movement to respect the rights of women.
National Aug 24, 2021
In Japan, college students attending virtual classes struggle with isolation
by Manami Misono
Recent data has shown the havoc the pandemic is wreaking on the mental health of young people.
National Aug 12, 2021
Japan falls to record-low 10th in ranking of highly cited scientific papers
China topped the global list for the first time by surpassing the United States, according to a report by the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy.
Commentary / Japan Jul 21, 2021
Japan should reopen its doors to international students
by Paul Hastings
The longer the ban goes on, the less likely talented students will want to travel to Japan and the progress it has made in internationalizing its universities will be quickly reversed.
National Jun 23, 2021
Japan panel negative about using private English tests for unified university exam
In its draft recommendations, the panel called on universities to promote the use of private-sector English tests for their own entrance exams.
National Jun 22, 2021
Japan cash handout discriminated against students at Korea University: U.N. experts
The cash handout program was launched in May last year to offer up to ¥200,000 ($1,800) to financially troubled students in universities, junior colleges and other schools.