Japan bucks global trend toward highly-educated societies
But Japanese students as a whole are not exactly keen to enter graduate study programs. A similar trend was observed for master's degrees, with higher levels of education necessary to secur…
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At Japan’s Most Elite University, Just 1 in 5 Students Is a Woman
TOKYO — From a young age, Satomi Hayashi studied hard and excelled academically. It seemed only natural that she would follow in her father’s footsteps and attend the University of Tokyo, Japan’…
A Look at the Manga Artist Infamous for Taking Time Off
Prev Next View AllManga artist Yoshihiro Togashi is known for two things: Creating Hunter X Hunter and taking lots of time off. As Kotaku previously reported, many demanding manga fans want Toga…
See Nausicaä Come To Life As A Live-Action Kabuki Play
Screenshot : OriconHere’s the first peek at the Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind live-action kabuki play. You can watch the footage below. The performance stars Onoe Kikunosuke as Na…
New Zealand eruption: No survivors on White Island after volcano suddenly erupts, police say
There are no more survivors of the volcanic eruption on New Zealand‘s White Island, police believe. AFP via Getty Images 2/50 6 December 2019 People stand on top of a collapsed six-storey b…
Fukushima's Comeback
After discovering the hilltop viewpoint overlooking the Tadami River, he convinced local authorities to construct stairs for easier access; he's now lobbying for an elevator for the elderly…
Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan
Urabandai in the Fukushima Prefecture is a place that’s become very popular for nature sightseeing - and it’s at its best during autumn. Japanese families visit to show the spot to their ch…
Glamping Okinawan style: a unique way to get in touch with nature in Japan【Pics】
The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever. On Yanagi Island in the northern region of Nago, Nanma…
A visit to the largest Daiso 100 yen shop in all Japan【Photos】
There are a number of 100 yen store chains in Japan, but the most popular, by far, is Daiso. So if Daiso is Japan’s biggest 100 yen chain, where is Japan’s biggest Daiso? Right next to Funa…
Japan leads the world in this one important brach of AI
Miku: Yeah, yeah. Miku: Yeah, yeah. Miku: Yes, so I guess business AI, if you have a business AI company in China, I guess it is very difficult to get the money. Miku: Yeah, yeah.…