Education News On Japan
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October 13, 2025 - 07:22
Join me as I provide detailed feedback on a beautiful sunset landscape painting by Misaki-san from Kumamoto. She shared how she and her children were captivated by the ever-changing colors of the evening sky, exclaiming "Beautiful! Beautiful!" This heartwarming story inspired today's critique session. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
October 9, 2025 - 11:19
In response to a voyeurism incident involving a group of teachers, the Hokkaido Board of Education has announced plans to introduce devices that detect hidden cameras and similar equipment in schools. (News On Japan)
October 8, 2025 - 10:32
Learning Japanese as a beginner feels a bit like standing at the foot of Mount Fuji — exciting, but a little daunting.
(News On Japan)
October 8, 2025 - 06:26
The Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education has dismissed a 39-year-old junior high school teacher from Nagaokakyo City who was arrested on suspicion of secretly filming a female student in his classroom. (News On Japan)
October 8, 2025 - 06:19
Elementary and junior high school teachers in Japan still work the longest hours among their peers worldwide, according to an OECD report released on Tuesday. While the 2024 results by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed working hours had fallen by around four hours per week compared with the previous survey in 2018, Japan’s teachers still far exceeded their global counterparts. (News On Japan)
October 6, 2025 - 21:36
Reskilling, the process of acquiring new skills to adapt to social and technological changes -- often referred to as “relearning” -- is attracting growing interest among Japan’s older population. (News On Japan)
October 3, 2025 - 07:35
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the early modern era and history of Japan. (Kings and Generals)
October 1, 2025 - 10:03
A terror plot in 1949 changed Japan forever. But who really did it? (Spectacles)
October 1, 2025 - 00:56
Getting stopped by police and charged with driving without a license can feel overwhelming. (News On Japan)
September 27, 2025 - 06:22
Parents of a young girl victimized in a voyeurism case at a swimming school in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, have filed for mediation, seeking stronger measures to prevent recurrence. (News On Japan)
September 26, 2025 - 13:52
Women’s colleges in Japan are at a turning point. Once numbering 98 at their peak, their ranks have been steadily declining due to demographic pressures and changes in how women build their careers, with many institutions opting to transition to coeducation or suspend student recruitment altogether. (News On Japan)
September 23, 2025 - 23:35
Average rents in Tokyo’s 23 wards have climbed to record levels, creating a situation where even student districts are no longer affordable for students. (News On Japan)
September 23, 2025 - 07:27
A tear gas spray accident at an elementary school in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture on September 22nd left 13 children hospitalized, though all are conscious and suffered only minor injuries. (News On Japan)
September 23, 2025 - 07:17
Utagaki 歌垣, a wholesome Japanese festival that’s not at all inappropriate. (Linfamy)
September 22, 2025 - 19:25
The contrast between driving in Japan and the USA can catch many travelers off guard. Americans can start driving at 16, while Japanese drivers must wait until they're 18 to get a license. (News On Japan)
September 22, 2025 - 16:47
Expanded access programs represent a critical bridge between experimental medicine and
desperate medical need. (News On Japan)
September 22, 2025 - 07:39
A traffic safety class was held in Osaka’s Miyakojima Ward as police aim to reduce accidents, which typically rise from autumn through the end of the year. (News On Japan)
September 22, 2025 - 06:34
A ceremony was held in Taipei on September 21st to mark the establishment of the Abe Shinzo Research Center at National Chengchi University, dedicated to studying the former prime minister’s diplomatic strategies with a particular focus on relations with Taiwan. (News On Japan)
September 21, 2025 - 16:19
A Kansai-born Australian Shepherd named Ash, now seven years old, has been rigorously trained as a disaster rescue dog, working tirelessly to locate missing people in times of crisis. (News On Japan)
September 19, 2025 - 21:45
The iconic Red Gate of the University of Tokyo, long seen as a symbol and goal for aspiring students hoping to "walk through the gate," is now closed due to seismic safety concerns. (News On Japan)
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