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Montessori head educates Tokyo’s children for life

The Montessori education method, pioneered by Italian educator Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), is now recognized worldwide. At its heart, Montessori is a child-centered approach, rooted in developmental science and emphasizing...

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Keio University draws new generation to build society

With Japan facing the challenges of a declining population and a prolonged economic slump, the president of Keio University said the university must accelerate building a globally attractive educational environment...

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TELL leaders discuss mental challenges in COVID era

Note: This story discusses mental troubles and suicide. The word “health” generally conjures images of clean eating and regular exercise. But beyond physical health, mental health is an often-neglected facet...

Unraveling Japanese companies

Smile! It’s ‘Sanrio Time,’ now and ever after

It is hard for a company to be idealistic and profitable at the same time. But Sanrio Co. is achieving both goals, on a surprising scale. The Japanese gift product...

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ESG / SDGs

Tsukuba massif granite, one of the world’s few heritage stones

In 2024, the Tsukuba massif granite of the Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark was certified by the International Union of Geological Sciences as one of the first 55 IUGS Heritage Stones,...

Satoyama~Authentic Japan

Ebitei-Bekkan

Toyama restaurant keeps traditions fresh Toyama, home to the restaurant Ebitei-Bekkan, is the capital of Toyama Prefecture, facing Toyama Bay to the north and the Tateyama range to the east...

日本語記事

【JapanTimes3月号/2月13日能登チャリティーイベント】

日本の素晴らしい地方レストランを発信するジャパンタイムズ主催『Destination Restaurants』。その受賞シェフ7名による能登半島復興イベントが、2025年2月13日、虎ノ門ヒルズ・…

ばらのまち、広島県の「福山」に迫る。

2025年5月18日~24日までの7日間、「世界バラ会議福山大会」が開催される広島県福山市は、温暖な気候に恵まれた瀬戸内海沿岸の街だ。人口は約46万人。広島県では広島市に次ぐ人口を抱える中核市であ…

History & Archives

Brand history & Archives

‘Gakumon no Susume’

'An Encouragement of Learning' Yukichi Fukuzawa, one of the leading educators of the Meiji Era and founder of Keio University, was a relative of Sueji Yamada, founder of The Japan...

125 years of history

Our beginnings

The first issue of The Japan Times was published on March 22, 1897. The leading founders were President Sueji Yamada and Editor-in-Chief Motosada Zumoto, a former executive secretary to Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito.

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Events

【November 5, 2024】Special Evening Roundtable

Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 18:00 to 21:00 JST

Vickie Skorjie & Bill Cleary

Awards

Sustainable Japan Awards

We are pleased to announce the winners of the fifth annual Sustainable Japan Award.

Our goal is to commend individuals, companies, and organizations who have made advances in sustainable efforts, and we hope to convey their activities both domestically and internationally.

Destination Restaurants Awards

Destination Restaurants express the land of Japan

Presented by The Japan Times since 2021, Destination Restaurants is a list of “the best restaurants in Japan, selected by Japanese experts with international diners in mind.” For this year’s...

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