Uragawa Elementary School in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, closed its doors after 151 years, marking the end of an era for the Uragawa district. Established in 1874, the school was the last remaining elementary school in the area, where there were once four. (News On Japan)

"My horoscope tells me about my strengths and weaknesses, the best and worst parts of my personality, how my day is going, and who I am most connected with... it can even help me make smart decisions, like whether to date Todd." (News On Japan)

The graduation ceremony at Kyoto University was held on March 24th, where graduating students appeared in their customary creative costumes. (News On Japan)

People usually prefer that they enhance their beauty by natural supplements rather than going for unnecessary dermatological procedures. (News On Japan)

The need for communication is at the very heart of all our interactions and relationships. This is equally true in the professional world, where we can collaborate with companies on the other side of the world as easily as we can with those just down the street. (News On Japan)

Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, attended his final day of high school on March 18th. The Imperial Household Agency released a set of photos marking his time at Tsukuba University High School, including images of him playing badminton. (News On Japan)

Ten Ukrainian students who fled the war and studied at a university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, graduated on March 11th, all securing employment with Japanese companies. (News On Japan)

In this video, I’ll show you how to paint soft, glowing cherry blossoms using layering, shading, and highlighting techniques to enhance depth and realism. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

Osaka’s policy of tuition-free high school education, which was implemented ahead of the national government, appears to be shifting student preference toward private schools. This trend has led to a growing number of public high schools failing to meet their enrollment quotas. (News On Japan)

Japanese and Chinese students came together on March 8th for a joint coming-of-age ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in China. (News On Japan)

We put together our favorite Japanese High school All Boys Meals featuring over 4500 students. Growing young men eat a lot! (Japanese Food Craftsman)

On March 1st, public high schools across Hokkaido held their graduation ceremonies, but at Nemuro High School, a special surprise awaited the students. Singer GACKT made an unexpected appearance to celebrate the graduates and offer them words of encouragement. (News On Japan)

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner Komeito, and the opposition Japan Innovation Party have reached an agreement to waive high school tuition fees. But what exactly will change under this policy? (News On Japan)

Takarazuka Music School held its graduation ceremony, marking a new chapter for 39 students as they step into their careers as Takarazuka Revue performers. (News On Japan)

Baby girls are just so much fun to bring home, and the most fun part of preparing your house for her is going shopping and purchasing all the adorable baby girl clothes. (News On Japan)

Three teenage students have been arrested for illegally accessing Rakuten Mobile’s system using a self-developed program created with the help of generative AI. They allegedly used the program to fraudulently obtain mobile contracts. (News On Japan)

"Whippets" are inhalants, often called "electronic cigarettes" by American college students due to their mild effects. (News On Japan)

Benesse has announced a new AI-powered learning service tailored for students preparing for university entrance exams. (News On Japan)

The Siege of Odawara Begins (Kings and Generals)

A growing number of young people from China are traveling to Japan to take university entrance exams, drawn by the lower costs, perceived ease of admission, and better safety compared to their home country. (News On Japan)