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UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO

JAPAN / Society
Sep 28, 2023
Japanese universities move up in global rankings
The overall improvement is due to a change in methodology by Times Higher Education.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2023
Tokyo researchers develop robot arms to 'unlock creativity'
The Jizai Arms were inspired by traditional Japanese puppetry and a quasi-horror short story.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2023
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gives first seminar in Tokyo as professor
Ma addressed students as part of an event for the University of Tokyo's Tokyo College about entrepreneurship and the future, conducting a two-hour seminar.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
Alibaba founder Jack Ma joins University of Tokyo as professor
As a visiting professor, he will provide advice on research topics and conduct research, especially in sustainable agriculture, as well as give seminars about entrepreneurship.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 16, 2023
The Japanese venture capital star bagging 35% returns mining science papers for gold
Tomotaka Goji, a bureaucrat-turned-technology guru, has his sights set on transforming Japan's startup culture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 2, 2023
Japanese researcher pushes the boundaries of lab-grown 'real' meat
Numerous hurdles will need to be overcome before such meat is commercially available, including technological, social and legal barriers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 6, 2022
Japan government JST agency announces winners of female researcher awards
The government-affiliated Japan Science and Technology Agency announced the winners of this year's awards for excellence in science by female researchers on Sunday.
CULTURE / Books
Apr 16, 2022
Japan’s first Nobel literature laureate a towering figure 50 years after death
The anniversary of the death of Yasunari Kawabata is being marked with an exhibition and a new adaptation of one of his works.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 13, 2022
Prestigious University of Tokyo may claim its first sumo wrestler
Hotaka Suyama could become the school's first graduate to enter the world of u014dzumo when he takes the Japan Sumo Association's entrance exam.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 27, 2021
Universities allow students to celebrate start of a new academic year with a few conditions attached
Parents are poised to be excluded from official entrance ceremonies as COVID-19 risk still lingers.

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