Japan doctoral program admissions fall over 20% in 20 years
Ph.D. candidates need more assurance of job opportunities, business leaders say
TOKYO, Sep 05 (Nikkei) -
The number of students enrolling in doctoral programs in Japan has dropped by one-fifth over the past 20 years, government and other data show, in what business leaders say reflects the lack of attractive job opportunities for Ph.D.s.
In fiscal 2022, 14,382 students enrolled in doctoral programs across Japan, down 21% from a peak of 18,232 in fiscal 2003, according to data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and other sources. ...continue reading
'Pool fever' outbreak highest in decade
News On Japan - Sep 27
Patients with 'pool fever,' a viral infection often spread in public swimming pools, have reached their highest level in 10 years.
Diggings begin at Yoshinogari's 'mysterious area'
News On Japan - Sep 25
A comprehensive excavation has commenced at the largely untouched "mysterious area" within the Yoshinogari Site, a complex Yayoi archaeological site in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.
Inmate handiwork on show at 'Rehabilitation Exhibition'
News On Japan - Sep 24
The 'Rehabilitation Exhibition,' featuring furniture and everyday items produced by inmates in prisons, commenced Saturday in Fukuoka City, showcasing products known for their high-quality craftsmanship and affordable prices, carry the hope of preventing reoffending.
Students experience major quake
News On Japan - Sep 21
Saitama Prefectural Police's Tokorozawa Station held a joint disaster prevention drill with riot police and the fire department on Tuesday, in which 30 local elementary school students rode an earthquake simulator to learn how to protect themselves in the event of a major quake.
Japan opens hotline for male sex abuse victims after boyband scandal
barrons.com - Sep 20
The Japanese government will set up a hotline for male victims of sexual abuse, a minister announced on Tuesday, as the country grapples with an abuse scandal at the biggest boyband agency.
Are Japanese countrysides welcoming to foreigners?
TAKASHii from Japan - Sep 20
Today I came to Akita Prefecture, in the Japanese countryside, to visit this school, which is Japanese language school, where you can experience Japanese culture and activities and I'm going to stay here with students for three days, let's see what happens.
Japan's Emperor, Empress observe rare birds at Kushiro wetland wildlife center
NHK - Sep 18
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have observed rare birds at a wildlife conservation center located in the country's largest wetland.
Elementary school students vs. jet plane in tug-of-war at Narita Airport
News On Japan - Sep 17
In preparation for "Aviation Day" on September 20, elementary school students at Narita Airport took on the challenge of a tug-of-war with a jet plane.
All Japan's "Incredibly Shocking Things" In 6 Minutes
Sora The Troll - Sep 16
Japanese people are scary
How to easily draw a realistic Tyrannosaurus rex with just one pencil
Watercolor by Shibasaki - Sep 12
This is Shibasaki, your painting instructor. Today I will show you how anyone can easily draw a realistic tyrannosaurus rex with a single pencil.
Head of junior high school in Tokyo suspected of violating child pornography law
NHK - Sep 12
Tokyo police have arrested the principal of a public junior high school for allegedly possessing obscene images of an underage girl.
Police: Arrested ex-cram school teacher wrote novel detailing alleged sex crimes
NHK - Sep 12
Japanese police say they have found that a former cram school teacher arrested last month on suspicion of taking indecent images of a pupil wrote a novel describing acts similar to those he is charged with.
'Tyrannosaurus Race' is roaring success in Japan
News On Japan - Sep 11
From Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, 'Tyrannosaurus Races' are being held all over the country.
6th century burial mound found in Nara temple parking lot
News On Japan - Sep 09
Horyu-ji Temple, known as the world's oldest wooden structure, has made a surprising discovery in its parking lot, where a garden embankment turns out to be an ancient burial mound.
Okinawa is a Blue Zone where a remarkable number of people live to 100
Insider - Sep 09
Okinawa, Japan is a Blue Zone and home to the longest-lived women in the world People form tight-knit friendship groups in childhood that support them into old age.
