A Century-Old Bathhouse Evolves to Become a Haven for Children

Japan's education ministry has instructed public senior high schools across the country to provide special considerations for foreign applicants in taking entrance exams. (NHK)

In Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward, the Asahi Onsen, a century-old bathhouse, has become a gathering place for children, hosting an event humorously dubbed the "Ofuronpic" in lieu of the Olympics. The bathhouse echoes with the laughter of children playing "bucket curling," a playful adaptation of the winter sport using bath buckets.

A protest against tuition hikes at the University of Tokyo on June 21, led to police intervention, sparking criticism from students who accused the university of disregarding their autonomy.

A 26-year-old nursery teacher has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a child at a daycare center in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, including forcefully pulling the child's hair.

Japan Post is recruiting "stamp designers" for the first time in seven years. The intricacies of stamp design and the passion behind it were discussed with a current stamp designer.

The University of Tokyo is considering raising its tuition fees, citing the need to address various challenges such as improving the educational and research environment, aging facilities, and rising prices and personnel costs. However, this move has sparked opposition, with critics arguing that it could exclude financially disadvantaged students.

According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 28.3% of women born in 1975 in Japan are childless, the highest rate among member countries.

Smartphone usage could be causing significant brain fatigue. If you constantly use your smartphone, even while doing chores or eating, it can lead to memory issues, even in young people. We interviewed patients suffering from this 'smartphone brain fatigue.'