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University of Tokyo’s Metaverse Engineering Faculty sees surge in high school applicants, dean gains confidence through school visits

University of Tokyo’s Metaverse Engineering Faculty sees surge in high school applicants, dean gains confidence through school visits

To spark interest in science and engineering studies, the “University of Tokyo Faculty of Engineering”…
05.08.2025 2 minutes
“April as a trial period for first graders: Benefits and challenges of Minato Ward’s pre-class system”

“April as a trial period for first graders: Benefits and challenges of Minato Ward’s pre-class system”

To address issues such as children struggling to adapt to elementary school life (known as…
05.08.2025 2 minutes
“Kanto Daiichi’s Sakamoto aims for aggressive swings as final batter in Koshien finals”

“Kanto Daiichi’s Sakamoto aims for aggressive swings as final batter in Koshien finals”

The bitterness of losing in the end was overwhelming. “Before I knew it, I was…
05.08.2025 4 minutes
Two University Students Arrested on Suspicion of Marijuana Possession; Dormitory Searched in June

Two University Students Arrested on Suspicion of Marijuana Possession; Dormitory Searched in June

On the 4th, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested two university judo team members—a sophomore (20)…
04.08.2025 2 minutes
Vibrant Awa Odori festival fills shopping district with energy at Kichijoji Sun Road summer event

Vibrant Awa Odori festival fills shopping district with energy at Kichijoji Sun Road summer event

The summer festival at Gesshoji Temple’s front market (organized by the local shopping district association)…
04.08.2025 2 minutes
“Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” to be held on October 24 next year after hiatus during Tokyo Olympics

“Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival” to be held on October 24 next year after hiatus during Tokyo Olympics

On the 31st, it was announced that the event, which had been suspended since 2016,…
01.08.2025 1 minute
Man rearrested for allegedly beating woman to death, denies involvement

Man rearrested for allegedly beating woman to death, denies involvement

Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested suspect Keisuke Saito (59), whose address and occupation are unknown, on…
01.08.2025 1 minute
Boy drowns and loses consciousness at sports club pool in Koganei, Tokyo

Boy drowns and loses consciousness at sports club pool in Koganei, Tokyo

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, around 10:55 a.m. on the 28th, a 110 emergency…
28.07.2025 1 minute
“Photos are powerful testimony” – Nobel Committee chair inspects “Hiroshima 1945” exhibition

“Photos are powerful testimony” – Nobel Committee chair inspects “Hiroshima 1945” exhibition

Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chairman of the Nobel Committee, who is currently visiting Japan, inspected the…
28.07.2025 3 minutes
“Goodbye Sanbooks: 42 years of upholding the pride of a bookstore in Suginami, Hamadayama”

“Goodbye Sanbooks: 42 years of upholding the pride of a bookstore in Suginami, Hamadayama”

Another “town bookstore” disappears. · “Sun Books Hamadayama” (3-chome Hamadayama), located in front of Hamadayama…
28.07.2025 2 minutes