17+ hour, 29+ min ago   (733+ words) September 13, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) Developmental experts and educators say children need chances to struggle with everyday problems because figuring them out is a skill that has to be practiced. The challenge for parents is knowing when to help and when to…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (295+ words) September 7, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) KOFU -- The Institute of Enology and Viticulture at the University of Yamanashi and its partners are testing a paper-and-plastic wine bottle as an environmentally friendly alternative to glass. The lightweight container is easy to sort for disposal,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (328+ words) September 3, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) SHIMOTSUKE, Tochigi -- The local government here will use avatar robots to help children. Some children do not go to school. Some feel strong worry when they meet people. Read the full English article Read the original Japanese…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (506+ words) August 23, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) OSAKA -- For children with low vision or learning disabilities, the typefaces used in conventional textbooks are hard to read. Many of them stumble at "reading," the gateway to learning. The UD Digital Textbook font, a typeface developed…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (208+ words) August 21, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- Amid a series of incidents in Japan involving teachers accused of secretly filming students, about 40% of teachers are completely prohibited from using personal smartphones at school, according to a recent survey by an education expert released…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (262+ words) August 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) The Japanese government on Tuesday released draft rules for generative artificial intelligence operators on the use of intellectual property, aiming to ensure transparency while balancing technological innovation with rights protection. The guidelines, while not legally binding, urge…...