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Expansion of child allowances. "Tuition reductions for large families" with no annual income limit. What impact will this have on university selection?
From October 2024, 10, the "child allowance" will be expanded to provide 1 yen per month to high school students. From the third child onwards, 1 yen per month will be paid.
[Visit the university that introduced the Visional Campus]Collaborative research with Hokkaido University BizReach Campus to clarify the usefulness of visiting alumni
Hokkaido University, which was founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College, is a core comprehensive university that places emphasis on graduate school and is known for its "frontier spirit" and "[…]
Cultivating "co-creation power" to solve social issues. What does the Showa Women's University Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management, Welfare Co-creation Management major teach?
In order to adapt to technological innovation and other changes in society, working adults are being asked to "reskill" themselves to acquire new knowledge and skills. [...]
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Chiba University: Discovery of an asymmetric organocatalyst with a new mechanism of action from plant seeds
A research group from Chiba University has discovered an asymmetric organocatalyst with a new mechanism of action from the seeds of the horticultural variety of wintersweet. […]
4 years of experience in English education for infants and children: Thinking about Japanese children's English - Professor Allen Tamai Mitsue of Aoyama Gakuin University
For many of you, English classes at elementary schools are a given. But they haven't been around for that long. For a long time, in Japan, […]
Genetic predisposition to pelvic organ prolapse in Japanese women discovered by University of the Ryukyus and others
A research team from the University of the Ryukyus Graduate School and the RIKEN Institute conducted the world's first genome-wide association study of pelvic organ prolapse in East Asians, and found that 11 […]
Tokyo University of Science: "Restart" event held at Yushima and Ookayama campuses
Tokyo University of Science, which was established on October 2024, 10 through the merger of Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Tokyo Institute of Technology, will hold a special lecture series on October 1th (Sat) and 10th (Sun) […]
85% of universities report an "increase" in students with mental health issues
According to a survey by Kawaijuku Group's KEI, 85% of national, public and private universities across the country feel that "the number of students with mental health problems is increasing."
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4 years of experience in English education for infants and children: Thinking about Japanese children's English - Professor Allen Tamai Mitsue of Aoyama Gakuin University
For many of you, English classes at elementary schools are a given. But they haven't been around for that long. For a long time, in Japan, […]
Expansion of child allowances. "Tuition reductions for large families" with no annual income limit. What impact will this have on university selection?
From October 2024, 10, the "child allowance" will be expanded to provide 1 yen per month to high school students. From the third child onwards, 1 yen per month will be paid.
Event Report: "PR, Web and Digital Strategies to Boost Attracting International Students"How universities are dealing with issues such as increasing acceptance of international students and internationalization: Report on the forefront of PR strategies for international students
In Japan, where the population of 18-year-olds is declining year by year, the importance of “internationalization of higher education” is being emphasized, and universities are stepping up their acceptance of international students and […]
Topics
List- Chiba University of Commerce signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Sosa City for zero-carbon city
- Tokyo University of Science: "Restart" event held at Yushima and Ookayama campuses
- 85% of universities report an "increase" in students with mental health issues
- Official Ig Nobel Prize event at Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, on November 11th
- Showa Women's University and Sookmyung Women's University will hold an open lecture and symposium entitled "The Development of Korean Studies in Japan and the Role of KF Global e-School" on Saturday, November 11nd.
Research results
List- Chiba University: Discovery of an asymmetric organocatalyst with a new mechanism of action from plant seeds
- Genetic predisposition to pelvic organ prolapse in Japanese women discovered by University of the Ryukyus and others
- Adversity in childhood increases risk of perpetrating violence against the elderly: University of Tokyo discovers new intergenerational cycle of violence
- University of Tsukuba confirms differences in effectiveness of non-alcoholic drinks in reducing drinking depending on level of problem drinking
- World's first confirmation of nephrotoxicity of pueruric acid: verified by cell experiments conducted by Nikkiso and Kanazawa University
Local
List- Kinki University to hold a cappella tour to enjoy the sound of Osaka's famous architecture "Echo Heritage" on October 10th and 13th
- Saga University Cosmetic Science School to be established in April 2026 Accelerating industry-academia-government collaboration through Saga Prefecture's "Cosmetic Initiative"
- Toyo University and Saitama University enter into partnership agreement to focus on nurturing female students in science and engineering
- "Co-Innovation University" (provisional name) to develop talent for revitalizing the region, set to open in April 2026 - Japan's first university-wide initiative to foster regional co-creation
- Kyoto Prefecture to make two prefectural high schools affiliated with Kyoto Prefectural University; admissions through affiliated school quotas (provisional name) available from 2
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List- World's first confirmation of nephrotoxicity of pueruric acid: verified by cell experiments conducted by Nikkiso and Kanazawa University
- Ingredients in herbal medicines and herbal teas confirmed to prevent dementia and rejuvenate the brain Osaka Municipal University
- Japan Airlines collaborates with Tokyo Institute of Technology to change boarding procedures for domestic wide-body aircraft in hopes of easing congestion
- Osaka Municipal University succeeds in producing high-quality cat iPS cells without gene insertion
- Nippon Institute of Technology joins the Miyashiro Town Zero Carbon Promotion Council Industry-government-academia collaboration to realize a zero-carbon city
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List- Cluster and Benesse launch "Shinken Mock Exams" service for taking exams in virtual space (metaverse)
- Nagoya University to increase admission quotas for School of Information Science and School of Engineering from 2025 to develop highly skilled IT professionals who can thrive in "information x manufacturing"
- The National Center for University Entrance Examinations will digitize application procedures for the Common University Entrance Examination from the 2026 entrance exam
- Universities nationwide gather Online entrance examination briefing session “University fair at home” Live delivery for 9 consecutive days from 30/5
- 290 universities nationwide are participating, and about 1000 lecture videos are available for unlimited viewing at the online college entrance event "YumeNavi Live"
Careers
List- Musashino University to offer 2 classes in seven subjects over two years as regular courses to prepare students for civil service exams, starting with students entering in 7
- Recruit releases "Rikunabi Beta Version" for students and graduates of all years, allowing them to search by course
- An information session for the "Semiconductor Specialist Training Japanese Course (tuition free)" at the National Taiwan University established by TSMC was held on September 9 at Fukuoka Institute of Technology.
- Nagoya University to increase admission quotas for School of Information Science and School of Engineering from 2025 to develop highly skilled IT professionals who can thrive in "information x manufacturing"
- Tokyo University of Science and Oita Prefecture to develop human resources to lead space-oriented businesses
Topics
List- Chiba University of Commerce signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Sosa City for zero-carbon city
- Tokyo University of Science: "Restart" event held at Yushima and Ookayama campuses
- 85% of universities report an "increase" in students with mental health issues
- Official Ig Nobel Prize event at Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, on November 11th
- Showa Women's University and Sookmyung Women's University will hold an open lecture and symposium entitled "The Development of Korean Studies in Japan and the Role of KF Global e-School" on Saturday, November 11nd.
Research results
List- Chiba University: Discovery of an asymmetric organocatalyst with a new mechanism of action from plant seeds
- Genetic predisposition to pelvic organ prolapse in Japanese women discovered by University of the Ryukyus and others
- Adversity in childhood increases risk of perpetrating violence against the elderly: University of Tokyo discovers new intergenerational cycle of violence
- University of Tsukuba confirms differences in effectiveness of non-alcoholic drinks in reducing drinking depending on level of problem drinking
- World's first confirmation of nephrotoxicity of pueruric acid: verified by cell experiments conducted by Nikkiso and Kanazawa University
Local
List- Kinki University to hold a cappella tour to enjoy the sound of Osaka's famous architecture "Echo Heritage" on October 10th and 13th
- Saga University Cosmetic Science School to be established in April 2026 Accelerating industry-academia-government collaboration through Saga Prefecture's "Cosmetic Initiative"
- Toyo University and Saitama University enter into partnership agreement to focus on nurturing female students in science and engineering
- "Co-Innovation University" (provisional name) to develop talent for revitalizing the region, set to open in April 2026 - Japan's first university-wide initiative to foster regional co-creation
- Kyoto Prefecture to make two prefectural high schools affiliated with Kyoto Prefectural University; admissions through affiliated school quotas (provisional name) available from 2
Industry
List- World's first confirmation of nephrotoxicity of pueruric acid: verified by cell experiments conducted by Nikkiso and Kanazawa University
- Ingredients in herbal medicines and herbal teas confirmed to prevent dementia and rejuvenate the brain Osaka Municipal University
- Japan Airlines collaborates with Tokyo Institute of Technology to change boarding procedures for domestic wide-body aircraft in hopes of easing congestion
- Osaka Municipal University succeeds in producing high-quality cat iPS cells without gene insertion
- Nippon Institute of Technology joins the Miyashiro Town Zero Carbon Promotion Council Industry-government-academia collaboration to realize a zero-carbon city
entrance exam
List- Cluster and Benesse launch "Shinken Mock Exams" service for taking exams in virtual space (metaverse)
- Nagoya University to increase admission quotas for School of Information Science and School of Engineering from 2025 to develop highly skilled IT professionals who can thrive in "information x manufacturing"
- The National Center for University Entrance Examinations will digitize application procedures for the Common University Entrance Examination from the 2026 entrance exam
- Universities nationwide gather Online entrance examination briefing session “University fair at home” Live delivery for 9 consecutive days from 30/5
- 290 universities nationwide are participating, and about 1000 lecture videos are available for unlimited viewing at the online college entrance event "YumeNavi Live"
Careers
List- Musashino University to offer 2 classes in seven subjects over two years as regular courses to prepare students for civil service exams, starting with students entering in 7
- Recruit releases "Rikunabi Beta Version" for students and graduates of all years, allowing them to search by course
- An information session for the "Semiconductor Specialist Training Japanese Course (tuition free)" at the National Taiwan University established by TSMC was held on September 9 at Fukuoka Institute of Technology.
- Nagoya University to increase admission quotas for School of Information Science and School of Engineering from 2025 to develop highly skilled IT professionals who can thrive in "information x manufacturing"
- Tokyo University of Science and Oita Prefecture to develop human resources to lead space-oriented businesses