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
Japan is facing an unprecedented rice shortage, with recent data highlighting alarming supply-demand imbalances in the domestic market. The Agricultural Newspaper reported on January 10 that the DI (Demand-Supply Index), a measure of rice market balance, reached a record high of 80. This figure indicates a critical shortfall in rice availability, surpassing even last year's levels when supermarket shelves were emptied.
The resignation of popular television personality Masahiro Nakai has sent shockwaves through the Japanese entertainment industry. Announced through his agency’s website, Nakai apologized, stating, “I’m truly sorry for this sudden farewell.” His decision to retire has sparked debates over whether this marks the conclusion of ongoing controversies surrounding him and the television networks involved.
Former executives of the Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, including a former director and three others, have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of fraudulently receiving management fees by misreporting the number of endangered turtles in their care.
Three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station at around 8 p.m., leaving a man in his 40s in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest and two others hospitalized.
Naoya Inoue, the unified world super bantamweight champion across four major boxing organizations, will face Kim Ye-jun, the World Boxing Organization's (WBO) 11th-ranked contender, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on January 24th.
Details of Fukuoka City's budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year have been revealed, highlighting new initiatives such as making school lunches free for elementary and junior high school students within the next year.
Instagram has introduced new restrictions for users aged 13 to 17 in Japan, aiming to address concerns about the app's impact on young users.
Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of Japan, worked hard to establish a military government and secure a legacy for his family. However, his plans unraveled after his untimely death in 1199 due to a horseback accident. (Linfamy)
This is a large collaborative video in which we explore the mysterious and fascinating topic of Shinobi (ninja) poetry! (Kings and Generals)
A global language proficiency study ranked Japan 92nd out of 116 countries and regions, raising concerns about whether Japan needs to improve its English communication skills, especially as it continues to draw international attention.
I played in the Junior Australian Open! (Japanese Food Craftsman)
In an in-depth interview with Kenjiro Kimura, a mathematics genius and professor at Kobe University, a mathematics genius and professor at Kobe University, uses mathematics to explain the principles behind chemical reactions, which have traditionally relied on empirical rules. The interview delved into what the future might hold if his research succeeds and what Kimura aims to achieve.
Japan buzzed with rumors of an impending clash between two legendary samurai: Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō. Representing innovation and tradition respectively, the rivalry captured the nation. (See U in History / Mythology)
