As part of our joint project “Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace,” Toshiya Kakiuchi, founder of the Osaka-based Mirairo Inc., a consulting firm that provides universal design services, ...

It only takes a few minutes of conversation with 45-year-old entrepreneur and CEO Yohei Shibasaki to realize he has a far more global outlook on society than your average Japanese businessperson.

“Maintaining good communication is key,” Yajima said in a recent interview, speaking about how communication can help avoid misunderstandings, reduce anxiety and ultimately contribute to staying ...

Nestled in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, close to Izumigaoka Station, the BiG-i International Communication Center for Persons with Disabilities was founded by the government in 2001 to commemorate the ...

Alex: That’s an interesting segue to one of my other questions. Is the onus on Japanese companies to adapt their way of functioning to better suit international workers, or is it on international ...

Since classical music arrived in Japan in the 19th century, Tokyo has evolved into one of the world’s premier music capitals. Today, the city is home to more than 10 professional orchestras and boasts ...

On Sept. 24, Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) opened its new Morinomiya Campus in the heart of the city. The 13-story facility incorporates cutting-edge smart technologies and an environmentally ...

With its 150th anniversary on the horizon, the Waseda University mission statement issued on its 30th anniversary by founder Okuma Shigenobu looms over everything the university does as... Located in ...

Originally from Busan, South Korea, Nam came to Japan to pursue her university studies. Her subsequent journey through the often-challenging Japanese corporate landscape has demonstrated her positive ...

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Long a powerful national force in mining technology, medicine and education, Akita University is stepping boldly onto the global stage with high-tech offerings that should... Akita University’s ...

account consumer health, no artificial coloring or preservatives are added to the biscuits. Hence, Su’s apt philosophy of, “What I don’t eat, I don’t let people eat.” Julie’s has been steadfast in ...