Japan is rewriting the national curriculum that governs every classroom, with new tech subjects, flexible class hours, and slimmer content arriving from 2030. How does it compare to Finland, Singapore, and the US?
PM Sanae Takaichi pledges to effectively double research funding and build a 'new technological nation,' targeting AI, semiconductors, and quantum to compete with the US, China, and Korea. We examine the reality behind the plan—Japan's 3.44% R&D-to-GDP ratio, declining PhD numbers—and whether the strategy can work.
Model kits that once got confiscated at school are now official teaching materials in Japan. Bandai's free Gunpla Academia program has reached 940,000 students since 2021. A father from the 'confiscation generation' shares his amazement as his daughter brings home a Gundam kit from class.
The University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering launches a new Blockchain Applied Practice Program in 2026, featuring cross-disciplinary study groups in finance, cryptography, contemporary art, and mobility. Eight major blockchain platforms including Ethereum Foundation and Avalanche participate in a chain-neutral design.
A survey of 2,469 Japanese elementary and middle school students reveals that 75% believe certain jobs will vanish within a decade. Translator tops the list of endangered professions, followed by train/bus drivers. Explore how Japan's youngest generation views careers in the age of AI.
Japan considers cutting high school baseball from 9 to 7 innings by 2028. While 70% of schools oppose the change, heat stroke concerns and player safety drive the debate. How will Japan balance tradition with modern athlete welfare?
Japanese high school baseball once featured grueling training methods called "hell drills." Explore why players pursue Koshien with such passion and how modern practices now prioritize athlete welfare and safety.
In a historic shift, "civil servant" ranked #1 for the first time among Japanese middle school boys' dream jobs in 2025. "YouTuber," which held the top spot for 5 consecutive years, dropped 9 points. This article explores how economic uncertainty and inflation are driving Japanese teens toward stability-focused career choices.
Japan's High School Baseball Federation is considering historic rule changes: reducing games from 9 to 7 innings starting 2028. Learn about the heat safety concerns, player welfare debates, and the passionate reactions from Japan's beloved Koshien baseball culture.
On December 22, 2025, Japan's Ministry of Education proposed incorporating AI and data science fundamentals into mandatory high school subject "Mathematics I." Starting 2032, all students regardless of major will learn these skills. Emphasizing real-world connections through "Mathematics for Understanding Society," accelerating digital talent development. Includes reactions from educators and global trends.