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A digital pivot at Japan’s universities: ‘A lot of us expected to have our worst semesters online’

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.

Survey finds Japanese fans willing to wait for sports to resume

Sports Jun 19, 2020

Survey finds Japanese fans willing to wait for sports to resume

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Over half of those who responded to the Waseda University poll approved of NPB and the J. League's decision to restart their seasons behind closed doors.

Waseda manager Satoru Komiyama brings modern outlook to old-fashioned game

Baseball Mar 11, 2020

Waseda manager Satoru Komiyama brings modern outlook to old-fashioned game

by Jim Allen

For years, former major league pitcher Satoru Komiyama's measure of success was wins on the ballfield, now as manager of Waseda University's baseball team, he wants his yardstick to be the quality of character his players achieve. "We prepare these players so they can go ...

New real-time flood projection system developed by joint Waseda and University of Tokyo team to be tested in Tokyo

National May 21, 2019

New real-time flood projection system developed by joint Waseda and University of Tokyo team to be tested in Tokyo

by Kazuaki Nagata

The system predicts floods based on detailed urban infrastructure data and the test comes amid growing risks of heavy rain on an unprecedented scale due to climate change.

From 'third arms' to talking walkers, Panasonic ramps up ties with Japan academia on human-help robots

Business / Tech Mar 5, 2019

From 'third arms' to talking walkers, Panasonic ramps up ties with Japan academia on human-help robots

by Junko Horiuchi

A wearable "third arm" for construction workers is among the latest innovations under development in Panasonic Corp.'s burgeoning collaboration with academia to make robots an increasing part of people's lives in aging Japan. Panasonic already has expertise in using robots in manufacturing but has reached ...

Kosei Okuno leads Kwansei to Koshien Bowl title

More Sports / Football Dec 16, 2018

Kosei Okuno leads Kwansei to Koshien Bowl title

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

Kosei Okuno, the victim in the illegal tackle scandal which rocked Japan in May, made history for himself on Sunday. The Kwansei Gakuin University sophomore quarterback completed 12 of 15 passes for 149 yards to guide the Fighters to a 37-20 triumph over the Waseda ...

Waseda's newly elected president aims to make university a top-notch global draw for scholars

National Dec 10, 2018

Waseda's newly elected president aims to make university a top-notch global draw for scholars

by Chisato Tanaka

Perhaps he won the presidency thanks to his specialized knowledge of voting behavior and public opinion, or maybe it was his casual tweets in conversations with students, his use of mocking buzzwords or his adoption of slang used by his pupils. Whatever the case, 67-year-old ...

Suicides of middle-aged men in Japan tend to surge on Monday mornings: research

National / Social Issues Nov 6, 2018

Suicides of middle-aged men in Japan tend to surge on Monday mornings: research

The research group is hoping the result will be utilized to devise effective suicide prevention measures, such as expanding phone consultation services at times when most suicides occur.

Haruki Murakami to donate novel manuscripts, other material to Waseda University, his alma mater

Entertainment News Nov 4, 2018

Haruki Murakami to donate novel manuscripts, other material to Waseda University, his alma mater

Novelist Haruki Murakami announced Sunday he will donate original manuscripts of his works and other materials to Waseda University, from which he graduated in 1975. The donation "is a very important thing for me, so I thought I should explain clearly" by holding a news ...

Uehara finds common thread between rugby and business

Rugby | RWC Countdown Sep 19, 2018

Uehara finds common thread between rugby and business

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

Akira Uehara, the president of longtime rugby national team sponsor Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., played in the front row for Keio University's B.Y.B Rugby Football Club in the 1960s. Even after starting his career as a businessman at electronics company NEC Corporation in 1966, his ...

Tech arrogance behind scandals in manufacturing, professor says

Business / Corporate Nov 25, 2017

Tech arrogance behind scandals in manufacturing, professor says

Japan’s faith in technological superiority is encouraging manufacturers to take the types of shortcuts that are damaging Kobe Steel and Mitsubishi Materials, a professor says.

Equestrian Sassa hopes to realize Olympic dream at 2020 Games

More Sports Sep 28, 2017

Equestrian Sassa hopes to realize Olympic dream at 2020 Games

by Hiroshi Ikezawa

Shion Sassa's ultimate goal is to compete as an Olympic equestrian rider, hopefully as soon as the 2020 Tokyo Games. The 22-year old Waseda University student would make history if she's able to achieve that goal. Of the three equestrian categories in the Olympic program, ...

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