Some 85,000 students in Japan's public schools — a record number — need help learning Japanese, according to results of a government survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/26/japan/society/japanese-language-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #language #education #mext #children #expats #nihongo
Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese

As of May 2025, a total of 84,759 students at public elementary, junior high, high and special needs schools required support, a government survey shows.

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The education ministry is considering adding new courses to "kōsen" technical colleges beyond those in industrial fields, such as agriculture, as well as manga and animation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/24/japan/ksen-anime-new-courses/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mext #education #schools #anime #manga #localgovernment #agriculture
Japan may add farming and anime courses to technical colleges

In response to many local governments aiming to establish new 'kōsen' technical colleges, the ministry hopes to develop talent in a wide range of areas.

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It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/23/japan/crime-legal/okinawa-school-program-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #mext #okinawa #maritimeaccidents #usmilitary #usbases
Government finds school program violated law in wake of deadly Okinawa boat accident

It was the first time since the current basic education law was enacted that the education ministry has found a case in violation of the law on the grounds of political neutrality.

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Japan plans to expand financial support so prefectural governments can make public high schools more appealing, amid concerns a shift to free tuition at private high schools could reduce public high school applications. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/07/japan/japan-public-high-schools-financial-aid/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #highschools #schools #students #mext #localgovernemnt
Public high schools to receive more aid after private tuition made free

The initiative comes amid concerns full funding of private high school tuition from April could reduce applications to public high schools.

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At least ¥40 billion ($250 million) in deposits and savings have been secured during the liquidation process of the Unification Church in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/23/japan/crime-legal/unification-church-savings/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #unificationchurch #japanesecourts #mext
At least ¥40 billion secured in Unification Church liquidation

Claims of losses from large donations to the Unification Church will be accepted for a year from May 20.

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A municipal junior high school in Osaka Prefecture is letting students take the lead, an initiative that has culminated in a redesign of its uniform, a library and a classroom, and even the school's guidelines. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/20/japan/society/japan-unique-public-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #schools #education #osaka #teachers #students #mext
At a unique state school in Japan, students take the lead

At Ozu Junior High School, students have determined the look of their uniform, the design of a library and classroom, and even the school's guidelines.

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Two Japanese graduate schools have announced a plan to boost the recruitment and career development of foreign doctoral talent amid an intensifying global competition for skilled workers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/15/japan/foreign-doctorate-talent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mext #universities #jobs #naist #oist
Japan universities announce plan to boost foreign Ph.D. recruitment and development

The move comes as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its competitiveness amid intensifying global competition for skilled workers.

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Искусственный интеллект и «стены памяти»: начало Software-Defined Memory?

С 1947 года, когда появилась первая память с произвольным доступом — трубка Уильямса, — базовый принцип хранения данных в оперативной памяти фундаментально почти не изменился. За это время процессоры стали на порядки быстрее, но по-прежнему значительную часть времени они тратят на ожидание данных. Этот разрыв известен как «стена памяти» (Memory Wall), и именно он всё сильнее влияет на экономику современной инфраструктуры. Достаточно посмотреть, какую долю в стоимости сервера сегодня занимает RAM. Мы покупаем терабайты памяти, но существенная её часть нередко остаётся «холодной»: ресурсы зарезервированы, потребляют энергию и стоят дорого, но используются далеко не полностью. В эпоху дефицита памяти, in-memory-приложений, искусственного интеллекта и других высоконагруженных систем такая неэффективность обходится слишком дорого. А что, если эффективный объём доступной памяти можно заметно увеличить за считаные минуты — без замены оборудования? В этой статье я коротко пройду по истории RAM, объясню, почему проблема Memory Wall стала особенно острой именно сейчас, и покажу, к какой новой вехе может привести подход, который условно можно назвать Software-Defined Memory. Разберем, как технологии MEXT используют AI для оптимизации инфраструктуры под AI- и data-intensive-нагрузки. Спойлер: иногда, чтобы «увеличить» память, не нужно покупать новую — достаточно радикально лучше использовать ту, что уже установлена.

https://habr.com/ru/articles/1014104/

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Искусственный интеллект и «стены памяти»: начало Software-Defined Memory?

Сначала экскурс в историю. Термин RAM (Random Access Memory – память с произвольным доступом) возник в 50-х в отличие от разрядно-последовательной (Serial Access Memory) памяти на ртутных линиях...

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Various aspects of generative artificial intelligence are set to be taught in Japanese high school textbooks that will be used starting in fiscal 2027. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/25/japan/high-school-textbooks-ai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mext #highschools #textbooks #ai #education
High school textbooks to teach various aspects of generative AI

A total of 220 textbooks for 11 subjects have passed the second round of screenings conducted under the current curriculum guidelines.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Thursday that she intends to retain education minister Yohei Matsumoto in his post despite a reported extramarital affair. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/12/japan/politics/takaichi-scandal-education-minister/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #yoheimatsumoto #sanaetakaichi #mext #shukanbunshun
Takaichi backs education minister after affair report

The allegation of an extramarital affair by Yohei Matsumoto was reported by Bunshun Online, the digital version of the weekly Shukan Bunshun magazine.

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