education (Page 6)
Scholarly approach makes it look like he’s been hitting the books, but really he’s just trying to catch ‘em all.
Teacher says book reports just make kids hate books, but some say they’re vital to developing important lifelong skills.
To protect themselves and their families, these students didn’t hesitate at all to take action.
55-year-old politician thinks kids are ditching school because they’re spending too much time on their phones.
Sometimes it just takes the right kind of push to get the words flowing across the paper.
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But Gemutore doesn’t care if kids become pro gamers or not, because the company’s goals are deeper, and more heartwarming, than e-sports glory.
Pledge comes in the wake of 2.2 million-yen lawsuit from naturally brown-haired schoolgirl in Osaka.
Over 100 illustrations allow kids, teachers, and children’s hospital staff to create smiles and curiosity with the beloved anime/video game characters.
As more and more parents worry about the effects of bullying, one Tokyo insurance company offers a solution.
Grade school girl gets marked down on her math test even though her calculation was perfect and she showed her work.
Light displays, idol dances, motivational speeches, celebrity appearances–you name it, they’ve got it.
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Tokyo’s best downtown garden gets even more beautiful with after-dark fall colors event
Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】
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