SOCIETY
Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are…
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SOCIETY
FOOD
New Furikake Debate: Is Bringing Your Own Rice Topping to School “Rude”?
One school in Hyogo Prefecture now lets kids bring their own furikake (rice topping) to school - and some people in Japan…
CULTURE
Poll: 90% of Japanese Moms Buy Valentine’s Chocolate For Their Sons
A new poll says the vast majority of Japanese moms give their sons chocolate on Valentine's Day to "save them from heartbreak".…
ENTERTAINMENT
In Sexual Assault Crackdown, Police Raid Male Underground Idol Events in Kabukicho
Reports of assaults against female fans have led authorities in Kabukicho to perform inspections at men's underground idol events - and, in…
TECHNOLOGY
Japan’s Government Will Ban Fax Machines From Schools
Welcome to the 21st century: as part of its ongoing digitization efforts, Japan's telling schools that fax machines are so yesterday.
SOCIETY
Learncation: The New Japanese Holiday Paradigm for Schoolchildren
Studying on vacation? Learn how one prefecture in Japan is giving kids more time with their parents - but only if they…
SOCIETY
8-Year-Old Victim Of Suspected Heatstroke Death In Hokkaido
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
LAW & CRIME
Teacher in Japan Loses Job For Bringing Coca Leaves To Class
A teacher thought they were educating their students - but a controversial "show and tell" left the school board apologizing on national…