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University of Tokyo microsatellites propel Japan’s space startup sector University of Tokyo microsatellites are driving a surge in Japan’s space startup scene as 15 small satellites developed by the university …

Kyoto University Hospital medical accident leaves patient ventilator-dependent after wrong-site brain resection Kyoto University Hospital reported a medical accident in a July brain surgery that removed healthy tissue instead of …

Tokai University Kofu Advances at Koshien as Murao Secures 5-2 Win Over Tsuruoka Higashi Tokai University Kofu beat Tsuruoka Higashi 5-2 in the first round of the 108th National High …

University of Tokyo deficit in fiscal 2026 threatens research and could force staff cuts University of Tokyo deficit expected in fiscal 2026, with shrinking reserves putting research projects and staffing …

Japanese university startups push physical artificial intelligence into commercial use Japanese university startups commercialize physical artificial intelligence for human-like robotic grasping, drawing Toyota interest to ease labour shortages. Osaka-based research …

Kyoto University Selected as Internationally Excellent Research University with Initial ¥20 Billion Support MEXT named Kyoto University an Internationally Excellent Research University on July 3, 2026, granting about ¥20 billion …

Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School rugby bullying: student loses consciousness after choking incident Tokai University Osaka Gyosei High School confirmed a Dec. 31, 2025 rugby choking incident as a …

Tokyo Metropolitan University to Refund Entrance Fees for Withdrawn Students Tokyo Metropolitan University will fully refund entrance fees to applicants who decline enrollment, eliminating double payment and easing financial strain …

M5-class earthquake shakes Gunma and Saitama; expert warns of landslide and road damage risks M5-class earthquake struck Gunma and Saitama, with Shindo 5- shaking reported; a University of Tokyo seismologist …