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.'
This is an interview with author and professor Thomas Lockley who wrote a book on the history of Yasuke! This interview was conducted by Antony Cummins, who asked if the footage of the interview could be uploaded here. There is a lot they discuss about the real historical facts we know about Yasuke based on the records in which he was mentioned! (The Shogunate)
In April, a junior high school in Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, distributed new school rules stating that "it is good manners not to drink water during class." This directive has sparked considerable debate.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to lift restrictions on "home care" for foreign workers with specific skills and technical intern trainees under certain conditions. This change aims to address the ongoing labor shortage in the caregiving sector. What challenges have emerged from the field?
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is set to undergo a significant overhaul of its disaster weather information, with experts proposing the introduction of a new 'Danger Alert' between the existing 'Special Warning' and 'Warning' categories. The final report on this review was compiled on Tuesday.
The 'Ninja Certification' exam was held on June 16 in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture.