A Kansai-born Australian Shepherd named Ash, now seven years old, has been rigorously trained as a disaster rescue dog, working tirelessly to locate missing people in times of crisis.
The iconic Red Gate of the University of Tokyo, long seen as a symbol and goal for aspiring students hoping to "walk through the gate," is now closed due to seismic safety concerns.
Hojo Soun, otherwise known as Ise Shinkuro or Moritoki, was one of the first legendary Sengoku Daimyo, the mighty new warlords who would lead campaigns of ambition throughout the Sengoku period. In this video we examine his story to understand the origins of such an influential leader. (The Shogunate)
Persistent extreme heat has upended familiar elements of summer life in Japan, with long-standing traditions such as morning glory observation homework and radio exercises disrupted by high temperatures.
For decades, Japan has enforced some of the toughest cannabis laws in the world. A single joint can mean years behind bars, and public figures caught with even trace amounts often see their careers vanish overnight.
Once considered a relic of the Showa era, the abacus is experiencing a revival across Japan. Children once again gather in classrooms, repeating the familiar call of "13 yen, 25 yen, 81 yen," as they practice calculations that many thought had been replaced by digital tools. Demand is spreading so quickly that production centers in Hyogo Prefecture are struggling to keep pace.
The internet is full of companies promising to write perfect essays for students. Some deliver quality work. Others take your money and disappear. Or worse, they send plagiarized content that could get you in serious academic trouble.
Applications for the University Entrance Common Test scheduled for January next year opened on September 16th, with the process shifting for the first time to an online system as the standard method.