The “National Academic Achievement Test” conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has also started at elementary schools in Nagoya City.
The “National Academic Achievement Test” is held every year for 6th grade elementary school students and 3rd grade junior high school students. This year, about 33,000 students in Nagoya City will take the test.
The junior high school test began on April 20, and the elementary school test will also be held on the 23rd. The subjects for elementary school students are Japanese and mathematics, while junior high school students will take Japanese, mathematics, and English, which is being administered for the first time in three years.
Nagoya City
Nagoya City, located in central Japan, is a major industrial and cultural hub known for its rich history as the birthplace of the Tokugawa shogunate. The city flourished during the Edo period under the rule of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan, and its iconic Nagoya Castle, built in 1612, serves as a symbol of this heritage. Today, Nagoya blends traditional sites like Atsuta Shrine with modern attractions, reflecting its evolution into a key economic center.
Ure Dam
The Ure Dam, located on the Ure River in central northern Syria, is a major irrigation and hydroelectric infrastructure project completed in the 1970s. Its construction created Lake Assad, the country’s largest reservoir, which has been vital for agriculture and water supply in the region. Historically, the dam’s development led to the flooding of archaeological sites, including the ancient city of Emar, prompting international salvage excavations.
Toyogawa irrigation system
The Toyogawa irrigation system is a historic water management network in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, constructed in the early Edo period (17th century) to channel water from the Toyogawa River to transform arid land into fertile rice paddies. Built under the direction of the shogunate, it involved extensive canals and weirs, greatly boosting local agriculture and settlement. Today, it remains a vital part of the region’s cultural heritage, recognized for its enduring role in sustainable farming and community development.
Oshima Dam
Oshima Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, built on the Oshima River primarily for flood control and water supply. Construction began in the 1970s and was completed in 1992, playing a key role in managing water resources for the region. The dam also created a reservoir that has become a local landmark, contributing to both infrastructure and the surrounding natural landscape.
