TOKYO, Jan 14 (NHK) - More than 510,000 university hopefuls are sitting for standardized entrance exams across Japan this weekend.
The tests are being held at 679 locations on Saturday and Sunday.
The National Center for University Entrance Examinations is urging test takers to familiarize themselves with the protocols before arrival.
The exams results are expected to be used for screening processes at 870 universities nationwide. ...continue reading
Torrential downpours in Japan's central Ishikawa Prefecture have caused river flooding and mudslides across the Noto region. Six people are dead and two are reported missing. (NHK)
Signs of winter are already arriving. Mount Rishiri in Hokkaido recorded the first snowfall of the season on Sunday, making it the first observed in Japan this year.
A test flight for flying cars was conducted in Wakayama Prefecture on Saturday, reaching an altitude of 40 meters, demonstrating stability in windy conditions.
Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium in spectacular fashion, hitting a home run and stealing a base in his first game back, raising his season total to 52 home runs and 52 stolen bases.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan and China have reached an agreement that will lead to the resumption of China's imports of Japanese seafood. (NHK)
Instagram is facing backlash over its new restrictions for teenage users in Japan. Meta recently announced new measures aimed at limiting how teens use the platform, including restrictions on who teens can send messages to and time limits on app usage.
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, is currently visiting Tottori Prefecture, where she met with high school students participating in the national sign language performance contest.
In this video, I demonstrate how to safely relocate a paper wasp nest instead of exterminating it. Paper wasps are common in rural areas and play a crucial role in controlling pests like caterpillars and moths. (Japanese natural beekeeping)
In Osaka's bustling Minami district, a place exists where young people can seek advice on sensitive issues that they cannot discuss with their parents or at school. This location has become a haven for those facing concerns related to sexual health.
In many parts of the world, the Japanese education system is held up as a model of discipline, industry, and the cultivation of the whole person.
A school nutritionist in Fukushima embezzled Y7.98 million by using cheaper ingredients, such as replacing chicken thighs with breasts, to cut costs.
In this video I am honored to be joined once again by author and professor Thomas Conlan of Princeton University. It is here we will discuss his new samurai sourcebook which dives deep into many translated texts across the eras of premodern Japan! (The Shogunate)
The number of junior high schools in Osaka is set to decrease. According to the city, while the number of junior high schools has increased compared to 45 years ago, the number of students has halved.
