80% of Japanese City Public High Schools Have Underwear Color Rules: Lawyer Group December 24, 2020 [ad_1] A group of lawyers and others announce the results of their investigation into Fukuoka City Municipal High Schools at the headquarters of the…
Towards zero emissions, climate conference in Japan will bring together young people and leaders November 30, 2020 [ad_1] The government plans to host a conference in December involving young people as well as business and government figures to boost climate change…
Fukushima nuclear disaster put Japan’s climate policy in ten-year purgatory November 17, 2020 [ad_1] âEven the Japanese Photovoltaic Association and the Wind Association have nuclear in their respective energy mix scenarios, in order to make the numbers…
Amid anger over luxury local government vehicles, Japanese town sends mayor’s car on school trips October 19, 2020 [ad_1] A student is seen getting into the Shibukawa City Public Use Vehicle, which has a school bus sticker on its hood, in Shibukawa,…
Will the Suga administration strengthen Japan’s leadership on climate change? – The diplomat October 6, 2020 [ad_1] Tokyo report | Environment | East Asia Without specific decarbonization measures, Japan’s commitment to a post-COVID green recovery remains uncertain under the Suga…
UPIKE provost receives Fulbright to study Japanese education system September 16, 2020 [ad_1] Lori Werth PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Provost and Academic Director of the University of Pikeville, Lori Werth, has been selected by the United States…
Japan city education council chief to resign after saying war could solve coronavirus September 3, 2020 [ad_1] Tsubame City Council of Education Superintendent Hiroshi Endo bows to apologize during a press conference on his previous remark, at Tsubame Town Hall…
The temperature exceeds 40 ° C in the city of central Japan, the record for September. September 3, 2020 [ad_1] The city of Sanjo in central Japan recorded a temperature of 40.4 ° C on Thursday, a national record for September, as a…
City in Japan lights up sewer covers August 21, 2020 “These are the first lighted manhole covers in Japan,” says Tokorozawa official Play video The humble manhole cover may not look like a blank…
Japanese city lights up sewer covers August 21, 2020 [ad_1] The humble manhole cover may not seem like a blank canvas, but a Japanese city is reinventing the possibilities with light-up versions featuring…
A New World With A Hole: Japan City Lights Up Sewer Covers With Anime Characters August 21, 2020 [ad_1] The humble manhole cover may not seem like a blank canvas, but a Japanese city is reinventing the possibilities with light-up versions featuring…
City in central Japan records record temperature of 41.1 ° C August 17, 2020 [ad_1] Mercury soared to 41.1 ° C on Monday in a city in central Japan, on par with the highest temperature on record in…
How big business is hampering Japan’s climate efforts | Climate change August 6, 2020 [ad_1] Japan’s influential business federation is dominated by the electricity, steel, automotive and fossil fuel industries, according to a study. Japan’s powerful business lobby,…
Japan’s climate change efforts hampered through Keidanren, study finds August 6, 2020 [ad_1] The powerful Keidanren business lobby is dominated by energy-intensive sectors that make up less than 10% of the economy, resulting in national policies…
Japan’s climate change efforts hampered by biased business lobby: study August 5, 2020 TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s powerful Keidanren business lobby is dominated by energy-intensive sectors that make up less than 10% of the economy, driving national…
Wild boar leads police in hours-long chase in southwestern Japanese town August 5, 2020 [ad_1] FUKUOKA – A wild boar led police in a savage chase through this southwestern Japanese city for much of the morning of August…
Walkie, no talkie: Japanese city bans phones for pedestrians July 2, 2020 [ad_1] A man walks past a sign that reads in Japanese “The use of cell phones while walking is prohibited” in Yamato Town, Kanagawa…
Walkie, no talkie: the Japanese city no longer tells zombies on smartphone July 2, 2020 [ad_1] A Tokyo suburb on Wednesday imposed the first ban in Japan on a habit observed around the world: pedestrians glued to their phone…
Japan City launches smartphone ban on pedestrians July 2, 2020 [ad_1] The use of smartphones while walking is prohibited in the suburbs of Tokyo. Yamato, Japan: A Tokyo suburb on Wednesday imposed the first…
Japanese city pledges to rename disputed island area, annoys China, Taiwan June 23, 2020 [ad_1] Japan’s Ishigaki city assembly on Monday passed a bill to rename an administrative area covering a group of islands in the East China…
A city in Japan in the “second wave” of the coronavirus crisis to resume dispersed school attendance June 3, 2020 [ad_1] Kitakyushu Municipal Government Building (Mainichi / Kimiya Tanabe) A special worker is seen disinfecting the building of Moritsune Primary School, where a cluster…
City in southwestern Japan sees 12 new cases of coronavirus, group suspected at school June 1, 2020 [ad_1] A special worker is seen disinfecting the building of Moritsune Primary School, where a cluster infection is believed to have occurred, in Kitakyushu…
Southwestern Japanese city sees 46 new COVID-19 cases in 6 days after lull May 29, 2020 [ad_1] People wearing masks walk to work and school at JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture on the morning of May 29, 2020…
COVID-19 against the culture of collectivism in Japan May 22, 2020 [ad_1] Kawaguchi, Pref. Saitama. – Tokyo cherry blossoms bloomed in late March. The public could not resist. The number of COVID-19 cases has increased,…
Japan education officials divided over reopening schools amid COVID-19 outbreaks April 2, 2020 [ad_1] Education officials across the country are scrambling to decide whether or not to reopen schools in their districts following recommendations from a high-level…
Does Japan’s Culture Explain Its Low COVID-19 Numbers? April 1, 2020 [ad_1] As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and the number of people infected and deaths skyrocket in various parts of the world, a continuing headache…
Japan’s climate plan qualified as “weak” by experts March 31, 2020 [ad_1] Japan, the world’s fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, this week shared the climate plan which he intends to submit to the United Nations….
[Speaking Out] Japanese Ministry of Education should be more transparent in screening textbooks March 21, 2020 [ad_1] On December 25, 2019, the Japanese Ministry of Education disapproved of the Jiyusha Publishing Middle School history textbook prepared by the Japan Society…
Legal measures needed to increase school attendance of foreigners in Japan: Ministry of Education January 24, 2020 [ad_1] An expert panel discusses the outline of how to provide opportunities for children of foreign nationality residing in Japan, at the Ministry of…
New Chapter in QU-Japan Education, Research Link December 26, 2019 [ad_1] The importance of the continued collaboration between Qatar University (QU) and Japan in the fields of education, culture and research was underlined during…
West Japan Education Council bans school group gymnastics after crashes and fractures December 21, 2019 [ad_1] KOBE – Multiple injuries prompted the local school board on December 20 to ban city-run primary and secondary schools from having pyramids and…
Where are the Japanese climate strikers? December 18, 2019 [ad_1] To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail At the end of September 2019, an estimate 6 million people have joined climate strikes…
Renewing Japan’s commitment to climate change December 18, 2019 [ad_1] UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed disappointment at the results of the latest UN climate change conference, COP25, which ended in Madrid…
Cordillera-Japan Culture and Arts Festival: Rebirth of the Shogun December 7, 2019 [ad_1] IT WAS an exciting two-day meeting on November 29-30 at Malcolm Square Plaza for the âCordillera-Japan Culture and Arts Festival: The Rebirth of…
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks did homework on Japanese culture before losing, says Kieran Read October 1, 2019 [ad_1] Kieran Read explains All Blacks’ reverence after Springboks win: “Our way of showing respect” Before the All Blacks line up and bow to…
City in southwestern Japan declares climate emergency, country’s 1st September 26, 2019 [ad_1] A city in southwestern Japan on Thursday became the first municipality in the country to declare a “climate emergency”, joining more than 1,000…
G20 summit highlights how Fukushima reached Japan’s climate plans June 27, 2019 [ad_1] Receive free updates on climate change We will send you a MyFT Daily Summary email gathering the latest news on climate change every…
A story of Osaka, the city of water in Japan June 4, 2019 [ad_1] An Osaka native and expert in architectural history and urban culture explains how Osaka became an economic and cultural center in western Japan….
Japanese Ministry of Education Seeks Local Government Cooperation in Investigation into Foreign Student Attendance May 25, 2019 [ad_1] In this archive photo from November 2017, the logo of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seen during a…
Japanese Ministry of Education seeks to expand teacher system in specialized subjects April 18, 2019 [ad_1] Education Minister Masahiko Shibayama is seen during a press conference at the ministry’s headquarters in Tokyo in this file photo taken on December…
Japanese city to use AI to help teachers spot signs of school bullying March 26, 2019 [ad_1] (Kyodo News) Otsu, Japan â Tue 26 March 2019 2019-03-26 06:03 939 dcc1aefb9780f102b77c720ee83b4842 2 New bullying, school, school bullying, education, student, artificial intelligence,…
Teacher’s passion drives city in central Japan to promote education for foreign children February 10, 2019 [ad_1] Foreign children study the basics of the Japanese language in a class for these young people in Kani City, central Japan, Gifu Prefecture,…
Importing Japanese Culture: Railways Must Say “Sorry” If Bullet Train Is One Minute Late January 30, 2019 [ad_1] India oi-Shubham Ghosh | Posted: Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:17 AM [IST] New Delhi, January 30: Punctuality is not a popular word in…
Japan education fair opens doors to Khmer students October 26, 2018 [ad_1] Getting a scholarship is every student’s goal; but it is also every student’s turmoil. Due to lack of information and the complicated process,…
Ikebukuro strengthens its position in the Japanese cultural industry October 24, 2018 [ad_1] Ambitious construction plans are intended to cement Ikebukuro and the surrounding Toshima district of Tokyo firmly at the center of the Japanese film…
Scandal shakes Japan’s education ministry as senior official resigns September 22, 2018 [ad_1] TOKYO – Japan’s scandal-ridden Ministry of Education saw the second resignation of a senior official in less than two years, revealing an institutional…
Kerre McIvor: Tattooed rugby players respect Japanese culture September 22, 2018 [ad_1] Our All Blacks will cover up in public swimming pools and gymnasiums to avoid offending their Japanese hosts during the Rugby Word Cup….
Japanese culture of discrimination undermines “womenomics” August 29, 2018 [ad_1] Receive free updates on women in business We will send you a MyFT Daily Summary e-mail gathering the latest news from Women in…
Palme d’Or winner director Kore-eda turns down invitation from Japanese culture ministry June 8, 2018 [ad_1] TOKYO – Director Hirokazu Kore-eda declined an invitation from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to celebrate his film…
Japan’s climate change preparedness, an example for Asian countries – BRINK – Conversations and Insights on Global Business June 6, 2018 [ad_1] Schoolchildren touch an electronic globe to learn about rising sea levels caused by global warming in Tokyo. Asian countries can learn many lessons…
Hyoe Yamamoto delves into Japanese corporate corruption culture in “Samurai and Idiots: The Olympus Affair” May 16, 2018 [ad_1] As a Japanese, it’s a little disheartening to see the words âsamuraiâ and âidiotâ in the same sentence. Filmmaker Hyoe Yamamoto’s documentary “Samurai…
Japanese Education Minister Apologizes After Magazine Reveals ‘Sexy Yoga’ Studio Visit With Official Car April 25, 2018 [ad_1] Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi apologized on Wednesday after a magazine reported the day before that he had used an official ministry car to…
Japanese Education Minister visits ‘sexy yoga’ studio in official car April 24, 2018 [ad_1] Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi used an official ministry car to tour a “sexy yoga” studio in Tokyo run by a former porn actress,…
Should Oman follow the Japanese education system? February 5, 2018 [ad_1] Muscat: The Public Authority for Investment Promotion and Export Development (Ithraa) recommended that Oman follow Japan’s pioneering educational philosophy to boost knowledge-based industries…
Culture Day in Japan – Bunka no Hi – Buffalo Rising November 3, 2017 [ad_1] On Sunday November 5, join Friends of the Buffalo Japanese Garden for the Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Japanese Culture Day (Bunka…
Japanese culture: the scent of Japan permeates Coimbatore | Coimbatore News September 10, 2017 [ad_1] COIMBATORE: A Little Japan opened its doors to Coimbatore residents on Saturday at the Ratha Regent in Coimbatore as part of the Fragrance…
Historic Town to Host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival, Travel News and Top Stories July 28, 2017 [ad_1] HOI AN (VIETNAM NEWS / ASIAN NEWS NETWORK) – Historic Hoi An will reenact a 17th-century wedding parade for Princess Ngoc Hoa and…
Will the silent return of coal threaten Japan’s climate goals? April 6, 2017 [ad_1] Author: Florentine Koppenborg, Free University of Berlin The Paris climate agreement was an important step in the fight against global warming and another…
Japan’s education reforms revive memories of wartime indoctrination April 5, 2017 [ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – A push for patriotic content on the ethics curriculum in Japanese schools is reigniting fears that children will learn to…
Land of the Rising Sun: Omotenashi and the Culture of Japanese Hospitality November 18, 2016 [ad_1] A staff member greets visitors at a Pachinko park in Ginzaflickr: JAPANKURU The arch is at the very heart of social interaction in…
Japan House of Culture opens in Myanmar September 5, 2016 [ad_1] Most of the foreign cultural centers around Yangon are in villas or large houses, with security guards and guests to greet visitors. The…
Japanese cute sport culture – WWD July 29, 2016 [ad_1] The long-standing Japanese culture of cute, known as Kawaii, is toning down its lather. The style was once all about female femininity: encouraging…
Japanese craft culture – BusinessToday April 2, 2016 [ad_1] Most people are familiar with Japanese business practices, including the famous Kanban (just-in-time technique) or TQM (total quality management) or Kaizen (continuous improvement)…
Celebrate Japanese Culture | Way of life November 12, 2015 [ad_1] What started as a way to help local Japanese children connect with their homeland’s culture has grown into one of Guam’s biggest annual…
Bunka no Hi – Japanese Culture Day – Buffalo Rising November 12, 2015 [ad_1] Bunka no hi – Japan Culture Day – arrives at the Buffalo History Museum. The annual event, dedicated to all things Japanese, as…
The Japanese Ministry of Education is reallocating thousands of school buildings, emptied by the country’s dwindling population. – Quartz October 28, 2015 [ad_1] Japan’s Ministry of Education has over a thousand vacant school buildings that they would like to sell to you. The rapidly aging country…
Education Ministry urges schools to let transgender children use preferred bathrooms: report April 30, 2015 [ad_1] Japan’s education ministry reportedly sent out a statement on Thursday urging schools to increase support for transgender students. The Japan Times reported that…
Japanese Minister of Education and schools scandal March 10, 2015 [ad_1] TOKYO – Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology may need lessons in morals, honesty and political finance laws from Japan….
“The Japanese Culture Book (Japanese / English)” on sale now February 2, 2015 [ad_1] Enjoy traditional and avant-garde Japanese pop culture Tokyo, February 2, 2015 – The Japan Times, Ltd. released a new bilingual Japanese / English…
Japanese overtime culture thwarts Abe’s plans for more working mothers July 30, 2014 [ad_1] Hiroko Yano, who worked for the same company for 20 years, recently learned that she could become a manager. The mother-of-three, who averages…
Japanese education panelist urges moms to quit jobs and stay home September 5, 2013 [ad_1] Simply closing the employment gap, according to a 2010 Goldman Sachs report, could increase Japan’s gross domestic product by 15%. This is twice…
Japanese education minister aims to nurture global talent August 25, 2013 [ad_1] TOKYO – Hakubun Shimomura, Japan’s Minister of Education and Science, has been working to make the country’s universities more competitive globally since his…
The Bon Odori festival celebrates the culture and traditions of Japan August 19, 2013 [ad_1] East meets West … port. Observing the ancient tradition of honoring the spirits of ancestors, the Japan Society of Fairfield County hosted the…
Japanese culture warriors enlist an emblem of imperial past August 16, 2013 [ad_1] In the entrance hall of the Yushukan War Museum in Tokyo, temple of Japanese revisionism, the first thing you notice is the dark…
The effects will become more evident as the climate of Japan changes July 13, 2013 [ad_1] Residents of major cities in Japan, and Tokyo in particular, are well aware of the heat island effect, especially now with the onset…
Imelda Marcos: fan of Japanese culture April 26, 2013 [ad_1] MANILA – Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, who gained worldwide fame for her flamboyant and extravagant collection of 2,700 pairs of shoes…
Irrepressible Irishman promotes Japanese culture April 6, 2013 [ad_1] Humor is perhaps the most difficult genre to translate, but laughter speaks any language. Poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan’s recent foray into…
Indian students flock to the Japanese education fair at DPS RKPuram in Delhi August 30, 2012 [ad_1] With the aim of attracting more and more Indian students to increasing higher education opportunities in Japan, a one-day Japan Education Fair was…
A celebration of Japanese culture and traditions in Westport July 7, 2012 [ad_1] Stifling summer skies failed to deter a lively celebration of Japanese culture and traditions on Saturday afternoon on Jesup Green. The event was…
Kuwako Takahashi promoted Japanese culture February 1, 2008 [ad_1] Very few people have done as much as Kuwako Takahashi to promote American appreciation of Japanese culture. Many also did not excel at…