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Osaka Metropolitan University is the largest public university in Japan. We opened our doors as OMU in April 2022 through the merger of Osaka City University and Osaka Prefecture University. We have ...
Vision and background ‘Through Ho-Me-I-Ku, I would like to nurture children who can contribute to society.’ According to Hara, the major vision of Ho-Me-I-Ku is to “incorporate the method in the ...
Japan’s often overlooked advantage. There is also a more pragmatic reason for Japan to welcome a diverse workforce: economic competitiveness. “If we were to compete with regional rivals like China ...
Toshiya Kakiuchi is the president and CEO of Mirairo Inc. Since his bones are fragile and easily breakable, he is a wheelchair user. Advocating "Barrier Value" that turns obstacles into value, he ...
Indeed, it was Hirano’s observations of Japan’s work culture that inspired her to launch Cinnamon. As she started her own family, she thought about the future her children would inherit, and felt that ...
Many Japanese companies have become more active globally, but are they really embracing diversity in their workplaces? Alex Steullet, the editor in chief of Kintopia, and Rochelle Kopp, a consultant ...
We tend to take our health care coverage for granted, but it’s a major topic for those of us living and working abroad, where cultural differences come into play. Dr. Shinko Yajima, president of ...
About the Japan Cultural Expo Nationwide programs offer in-depth look at 10,000 years of Japanese culture, tradition, art and history ...
As part of our joint project “Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace,” Japanese software development firm Cybozu and The Japan Times recently sat down with three international residents ...
Achievements bring to light further areas for growth. October 7, 2019. SPONSORED CONTENT. In recent years Japan has seen an increase in international students attending universities, vocational ...
From historic and cultural museums, temples and gardens to modern skyscrapers and theme parks, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) supports the use of these venues for meetings, conventions, events ...
Introduction 'Shape Your World' at one of the most diverse and internationally accredited universities in the country. Under the ideals of freedom, peace, humanity and international mutual ...