Japan aims to become rare earth powerhouse despite investment risks
Rare-earth-rich mud collected in February 2019 from the seafloor at depths larger than 5,000 meters close to Minamitorishima Island is proven on this…
Japan’s space agency confirms Hayabusa2 space probe mission was successful
This photograph taken by Hayabusa2 space probe on July 5, 2026, reveals the asteroid Torifune. (Photo courtesy of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency,…
25% of Japan’s junior high school technology teachers lack full licenses
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. (Mainichi/Natsuko Ishida) TOKYO — One in 4…
Japan’s education ministry plans flexible curricula for students refusing to go to school
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. (Mainichi/Natsuko Ishida) TOKYO — In response to…
Record 84,000 students at Japan public schools require Japanese language instruction: survey
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seen in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. (Mainichi/Natsuko Ishida) TOKYO — The variety…
Yamato battleship museum in Hiroshima’s Kure reopened after yearlong renovation
KURE, Hiroshima — The Yamato Museum in this western Japan metropolis reopened on April 23 after a 12 months of renovation, that includes an upgraded one-tenth-scale mannequin of the…