Japan's plan to cultivate more entrepreneurial scientists Although government efforts to encourage innovation face significant obstacles. Ian Munroe 10 May 2017
Kyoto University is branching out in tough times The university's president talks about the need for Japanese universities to stay competitive on the international stage. Q&A 18 Apr 2017
How Todai is encouraging research spinoffs It was the first Japanese university to establish a venture capital firm. Ian Munroe 11 Apr 2017
Japan university reform 'unrealistic' without proper funding To unleash the potential of universities as engines of economic growth, further investment is necessary. Atsushi Sunami 7 Apr 2017
The rise and rise of a biology superstar Nobel laureate Yoshinori Ohsumi’s persistent study of baker’s yeast spawned an exciting new field, and proves the value of supporting scientists in pursuit of their passion. Tim Hornyak 30 Mar 2017
Japan loses share of research articles to China Despite being among the top science nations, Japan's publication output has stalled over the past decade. Nicky Phillips News 24 Mar 2017
What price will Japanese science pay for austerity? Japan’s stagnated research output corresponds with a deteriorating situation for young researchers. Ichiko Fuyuno 23 Mar 2017
The slow decline of Japanese research in 5 charts The country's research output is falling behind other dominant science nations. Nicky Phillips 23 Mar 2017
