18-year-old Zach Adgarian is considered a genius. He scored 34 out of 36 on the ACT, which, along with the SAT, is a primary criterion for college admissions in the U.S.
As Japan sees a record surge in foreign residents and tourists, hospitals across the country are facing a growing challenge: how to communicate effectively with patients who do not speak Japanese.
In Japan’s aging care industry, the average age of helpers has reached 54.4, highlighting a deepening labor crisis driven by persistently low wages and a lack of younger workers entering the field.
Choosing a new career can be daunting, but if you've ever dreamed of soaring through the skies and showing tourists breathtaking landscapes from above, becoming a helicopter pilot might be worth considering.
Success isn't what it used to be. For Millennials and Gen Z, the traditional markers of achievement—wealth, titles, and status—are no longer the ultimate goals.
Akiko Abe's novel Cafuné, published by Kodansha, has been awarded the 2025 Japan Booksellers Award, which honors the book booksellers most want to sell. The announcement was made on April 9th.
Every year, as new first graders enter elementary school in Japan, they are asked about their dreams for the future. For the 18th consecutive year, the most popular career choice among both boys and girls is to work in a cake or bread shop.
Rescue workers in Saitama Prefecture are continuing efforts to retrieve a 74-year-old truck driver who became trapped when a massive sinkhole opened beneath his vehicle at an intersection in Yashio City on the morning of January 28th.