Lifestyle Apr 8, 2023
How one viral video equaled a canceled final exam
by Madison Malone Kirchner
Should all colleges be embracing social media as a given for training in modern careers?
National | PERSPECTIVES Apr 3, 2023
Global competitiveness of Japan’s universities under scrutiny
by John L. Tran
The government is promising higher education institutions more capital to boost scientific research, but will this improve their international reputation?
National Apr 2, 2023
Vocational high schools bringing value to communities in Japan
by Yuki Enami
Students have been involved in a range of ventures, such as proposing local development plans to industry specialists and educating youngsters about internet safety.
National | FOCUS Mar 29, 2023
Japan makes renewed push to internationalize higher education
by Anika Osaki Exum
Attention has been drawn not only to the plan’s components and feasibility, but also to past government efforts to achieve similar goals.
Asia Pacific Mar 29, 2023
With China's borders open, international students are eager to return
by Alyssa Chen
Earlier this month, China removed its last cross-border control measure and reopened to the world by allowing all types of visas to be issued.
Business / Tech | FOCUS Mar 29, 2023
China tackles chip talent shortage with new courses and higher pay
by Josh Horwitz
Enrollments for undergraduate and post-graduate courses have surged over the past five years thanks to new funds for top universities.
National Mar 28, 2023
South Korea lodges protest with Japan over new textbooks' descriptions
The concerns centered around textbooks that contained expressions about thorny issues related to territory and history, including claims over a group of islets.
World Mar 27, 2023
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes
by Charlotte Greenfield and Mohammad Yunus Yawar
Taliban officials have closed girls' high schools, barred their access to universities and stopped most women from working at non-governmental organizations.
National / History Mar 26, 2023
History of kamikaze attacks not a heroic story, says former schoolteacher
by Mina Nagao
Kenji Yamamoto's book, loosely translated as "How to Teach Children about Kamikaze Attacks," draws heavily on testimonies from former suicide pilots who survived.
National Mar 19, 2023
Japanese brokerage and schools work to improve kids' financial literacy
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities and the schools will jointly hold classes from April to teach students basic financial literacy and knowledge about the stock market.
Business | Women at Work Mar 14, 2023
A career in education shows lifetime employment can still work
by Nobuko Kobayashi
Yumi Narushima quickly rose through the ranks at Benesse, and led a girls' school in Tokyo, forming a successful double act with her employer.
World Mar 14, 2023
Trump wades into education culture war as he eyes race with DeSantis
by James Oliphant
The former president has pledged to prohibit the teaching of so-called critical race theory in public schools and keep transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports.