More Japanese universities and graduate schools are offering programs taught in English. The objective is to open doors for ...

In Japan, students start learning English as a mandatory subject from the third grade of elementary school. As part of their studies, pupils take part in English conversation classes where a ...

The number of elementary and junior high schools in Japan teaching classes in foreign languages, mostly English, has soared in the past five years. Experts say more parents want their children to ...

More and more of Japan’s universities are moving toward teaching their classes in English — not just for those on exchange programs, but for domestic students. The University of Tokyo’s graduate ...

Kuniyuki Matsukura, left, gives a report on shortened lesson times in Niigata, on Feb. 3, 2017. (Mainichi) NIIGATA -- A report on the use of 15-minute lessons to teach English at elementary schools ...

This photo provided by Akita International University shows students walking on campus. TOKYO -- An increasing number of universities in Japan are aiming to strengthen their international ...

While assistant language teachers play a critical role in English language education throughout Japan, many are struggling to make a living wage. Jesse Ali, 43, an ALT originally from California, has ...

Japanese Culture Experiences are at the top of many foreigners’ must-do lists. With world-renowned temples and shrines, enviable street food and high cuisine and a rich history of martial arts, sports ...

A survey found that Japan currently ranks eighty-seventh out of 113 non-English-speaking countries and regions for English language abilities. This is a fall of seven places from last year and ...

Beginning in the 2020 academic year, which starts this April, teaching of English will become mandatory at elementary schools. Pupils in the third and fourth grades will go through "foreign language ...