education (Page 11)
Third-grader who’s too smart for his own good gets science test question wrong for very dumb reason.
The existence of the Japanese-style toilet in places of education may be circling the drain.
Trapped and with his life hanging in the balance, this calm-and-collected Chinese student took the opportunity to get his math drills done.
The annual hit to the family’s finances has certain households dreading the start of each new school year.
Being tired is no excuse to stop studying, packaging implies.
Vantan High School tries to get ahead of the increasing use of drones and robotics in industry and may have become the coolest high school in Japan as a result.
Do Re Mi Day is celebrated on 24 June and our resident musical expert K. Nagahashi would like to remind everyone that there’s no better time to obtain perfect pitch than the present.
”Make your parents cry” may not have been the assignment, but it was definitely the result of this important lesson.
This month Osaka Prefectural Police pressed charges against a 16-year-old boy for a first-of-its-kind cyber attack in Japan.
Explanation of what kind of person would love the job subtly tells readers that a lot of people would absolutely hate it.
Internet users offer counterpoints that suggest disgruntled high school student may, in fact, not know everything.
Labels the country’s schools as stifling “salaryman training facilities.”
MOST POPULAR
Now
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Tasting Korea’s sweet that looks like a copy of a remix of a copy of a Japanese sweet but isn’t
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Clever trick gives Gundam duel on Tokyo’s 3-D billboard some of its coolest visuals yet【Video】
Weekly
- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff- Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary- New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Monthly
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Tasting Korea’s sweet that looks like a copy of a remix of a copy of a Japanese sweet but isn’t
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Clever trick gives Gundam duel on Tokyo’s 3-D billboard some of its coolest visuals yet【Video】
This gachapon capsule machine dispenses real Akoya pearls, with certificates of authenticity
New taiko gacha capsule toys let you play Japanese drums with true-to-life sound
Kiki & Lala Cafe in Tokyo now serving up star shaped burgers and more!【Photos】
A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Building the crazy-detailed PlayStation model is a surprisingly emotional trip down memory lane
-
