National Feb 13, 2021
Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe's manuscripts archived at University of Tokyo
The works by the 86-year-old author consist of the manuscripts of his novels published since the 1950s as well as proof sheets.
National / Science & Health Jan 16, 2021
Japanese scientists discover medical agent that could slow aging-related diseases
The discovery is expected to help improve the treatment and prevention of diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
National / Science & Health Jan 15, 2021
Japanese team develops cancer detector using mosquito's sense of smell
The team aims to put the sensor, which can be created at low cost and is said to be highly accurate, to practical use within as little time as 10 years.
National / Science & Health Nov 24, 2020
Japan-France team to develop paper sensor for COVID-19 detection
A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo and the French National Center for Scientific Research will team up to develop the test kit.
National Nov 13, 2020
Nobel laureate Koshiba, who proved existence of neutrinos, dies
The scientist was awarded for his pioneering contribution in the field of astrophysics, having confirmed the existence of cosmic neutrinos.
National / Science & Health Oct 22, 2020
Japan researchers show masks block coronavirus, but not perfectly
Japanese researchers have shown that masks can offer protection from airborne coronavirus particles, but even professional-grade coverings can't eliminate contagion risk entirely. Scientists at the University of Tokyo built a secure chamber with mannequin heads facing each other. One head, fitted with a nebulizer, simulated ...
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 ...
Lifestyle Sep 20, 2020
A digital pivot at Japan’s universities: ‘A lot of us expected to have our worst semesters online’
by Spencer Cohen
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the fall term, leaving professors and students scrambling to adapt to shifting rules and digital education.
National / Science & Health Aug 31, 2020
Daiichi Sankyo's COVID-19 vaccine candidate selected by Japanese drug discovery body
Daiichi Sankyo Co. said on Monday that its mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate was selected for inclusion in a drug discovery program by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development. The vaccine, known as DS-5670, was picked for the second round of AMED's program dedicated ...
Business / Economy Aug 24, 2020
University of Tokyo to sell bonds in first of its kind in Japan
The institution plans to make ¥20 billion of 40-year securities available in early October.
National Aug 21, 2020
Record-low number of University of Tokyo students pass civil service exam
The number of people from the University of Tokyo who passed the fiscal 2020 career-track civil service examination has dropped to 249, the lowest since fiscal 1998, when the data first became available, the National Personnel Authority said Friday. Although the prestigious national university had ...
