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Attracting Teachers: New Incentive Exempts Scholarship Repayment for Graduates

3 hours 16 min ago
In an effort to address the severe shortage of teachers, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has decided to implement an exemption from the repayment of scholarships for those who have completed practical training at graduate schools of education or other graduate programs, starting with the successful applicants of the new fiscal year's hiring exams. (News On Japan)
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Emergency Meeting After Child's Water Bottle Contaminated

10 hours 28 min ago
An emergency meeting began on Monday afternoon at the Suginami Ward Office in Tokyo, involving representatives from public elementary and junior high schools and nurseries, following a mysterious incident where a student's water bottle, brought from home, was found to contain an "abnormal" substance. (News On Japan)
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Emperor Naruhito Visits Old University to Attend International Mountaineering Meeting

March 18, 2024 - 01:15
Emperor Naruhito visited his alma mater, Gakushuin University, to attend an "International Mountaineering Report Meeting" on Saturday. (News On Japan)
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4 Stunning Ways to Incorporate Japanese Katanas into Your Home Decor

March 16, 2024 - 05:35
Katanas are traditional Japanese swords with a curved, single-edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. The sword represents the samurai spirit which is a core part of the Japanese tradition. (News On Japan)
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Unearthing the Secrets of Ancient Japan

March 16, 2024 - 04:34
The Tomioka Maruyama Kofun in Nara City, which gained significant attention with the discovery of East Asia's largest serpentine sword and a unique shield-shaped bronze mirror, dubbed a "national treasure-level discovery," holds another secret. (News On Japan)
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A Colorful Graduation in Kyushu

March 14, 2024 - 17:54
Saga Women's Junior College held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, attended by international students, adding a rich cultural diversity to the event. (News On Japan)
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Beware of Children Racking Up Hefty In-App Bills

March 14, 2024 - 09:13
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is issuing a warning as incidents of children making unauthorized in-app purchases in smartphone online games continue to rise. (News On Japan)
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Teachers Submit 700,000 Signatures to Combat Overwork

March 14, 2024 - 04:00
The Japan Teachers Union (Nikkyoso) submitted a petition with approximately 700,000 signatures to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) on Wednesday, demanding concrete measures to eliminate the long working hours of teachers. (News On Japan)
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How Educational Technology is Used in Preschool: 5 Updates for Parents

March 14, 2024 - 02:19
Much has been said about the dangers of screen time for children, which makes many parents in this age suspicious around technology when it comes to their kids. But on the opposite end, there are also numerous benefits that technology can provide in terms of early childhood education, as long as it used properly. (News On Japan)
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Princess Aiko to Graduation from Gakushuin University

March 12, 2024 - 11:14
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has been officially confirmed to graduate from Gakushuin University. (News On Japan)
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Decisive Action at Elementary School Saved 90 Lives in Tsunami

March 11, 2024 - 06:37
On March 10, 13 years ago, no one knew a disaster would strike the next day. Yet, an elementary school held an assembly warning that an earthquake might occur, saving the lives of 90 children. (News On Japan)
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Japan to Introduce Legislation for 20-Year Criminal Record Checks

March 8, 2024 - 09:55
The government has finalized a bill to introduce a system similar to the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure that individuals working with children do not have a history of sexual offenses. (News On Japan)
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Universities Increase "Women-Only" Admission Quotas

March 8, 2024 - 05:34
In a bid to increase the enrollment of female students in science and engineering fields, more universities in Japan are introducing "women-only" admission quotas. (News On Japan)
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Deciphering the Warmth of "和煦"

March 7, 2024 - 20:35
In Dengeki's feature "Difficult-to-Read Kanji," today's challenge is "和煦." This character is used to describe the warmth of a person's heart. (News On Japan)
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Elementary Schoolboys Dupe Classmate out of 930,000 Yen

March 5, 2024 - 07:19
A male student in Nagoya paid approximately 930,000 yen to his classmates over eight transactions. What exactly happened? (News On Japan)
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Unconventional Reports Continue to Challenge Professor

March 3, 2024 - 00:37
Have you ever submitted a report like this? A report hidden inside a fortune cookie that can't be read until you've eaten the whole thing, a report entrusted to a pigeon-shaped wood carving named "Kurukkoo-chan" and tucked inside a tube tied to its leg, or a report that can't be read at all without using infrared light, among others. (News On Japan)
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Job-Hunting Season Kicks Off, Focus on Work-Life Balance

March 1, 2024 - 16:56
Corporate briefings for students graduating in the coming spring have commenced, marking the start of the job-hunting season. (News On Japan)
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The Rise of Blood Type Ignorance Among Youth

February 29, 2024 - 06:15
A growing number of young people are unaware of their blood type, in many cases because it wasn't tested at birth, whereas in the past, it was an essential indicator for horoscopes and compatibility checks. (News On Japan)
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Yayoi Site Found with Links to Enigmatic Yamatai Kingdom

February 29, 2024 - 00:54
In the center of the Nara Basin, in Tahara Motosu Town, lies the Toga-Kagi Archaeological Site, a moated settlement of Japan's Yayoi period that thrived for approximately 700 years, not only in craftsmanship but also in trade. (News On Japan)
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Taxidermy of an Extinct Japanese Wolf?

February 28, 2024 - 11:35
A taxidermy specimen stored at the National Museum of Nature and Science as "a type of wild dog" has been identified as the now-extinct Japanese wolf. The first to notice that it might be a Japanese wolf was a junior high school student from Tokyo, who, along with experts, conducted research and recently announced their findings. (News On Japan)
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