Education, especially in minority areas, is a politically sensitive topic. Tibetans who oppose the boarding schools risk imprisonment if they protest. Read more
Liberal Arts Japanese, designed to supplement conventional Japanese language studies, emphasizes practical skills in listening and speaking, the school says. Read more
The survey found that 14.4% of foreign workers in Japan are facing problems or difficulties at work. Read more
We crown a new one every year, but trendy terms tend to disappear from public consciousness if they’re related to pop culture. Read more
“Futehodo” — a nickname for a TV drama that depicts the generational gap between the Showa and Reiwa eras — has been crowned the most trending word of 2024. Read more
More such schools are being set up, which would provide learning opportunities to those unable to complete junior high school education. Read more
With the number of inbound visitors rapidly increasing, rural areas are facing the urgent challenge of securing transportation options for tourists. Read more
Aziz Ahmed came to Japan from Pakistan at the age of 9 and remembers the hardships he faced interpreting for family members who do not speak Japanese. Read more
The move is seen helping local efforts to protect critical infrastructure and strengthen industrial competitiveness without relying on other countries. Read more
Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under new terminology the World Health Organization hopes will end a scientific rift that hampered the early r... Read more
