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WASEDA UNIVERSITY

Researchers are able to use cow tendons in humans without triggering an immune response through a unique ¡°decellularization¡± technology.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2026
Cow tendons eyed as ligament material for ACL reconstruction surgery
One of the researchers involved hopes to eventually apply the cow-derived material to the reconstruction of other ligaments in the knee, as well as in the ankle and inner elbow.
Members of the Waseda University and Cal State Los Angeles pose for photos after a game at Reeder Field in Los Angeles on March 2.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 14, 2026
Meaning of Waseda¡¯s U.S. tour goes far beyond baseball diamond
While Waseda went home triumphant in four out of its five games in California, what it gained transcended the win-loss column.
Waseda University in Tokyo
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Nov 3, 2025
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Many university officials in Japan believe bringing an international environment onto campus is a cheaper, safer way to produce highly skilled graduates.
Hideki Shirakawa, a professor emeritus at the University of Tsukuba, became the second Japanese person to receive the Nobel Prize in chemistry in October 2000.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / History / Japan Times Gone By
Oct 1, 2025
Japan Times 2000: Japanese professor wins Nobel Prize in chemistry
Hideki Shirakawa received the Nobel Prize in October 2000 along with two American scientists for their revolutionary work on conductive polymers.
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
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Jul 4, 2025
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
The discovery raises serious concerns about the integrity of the research in the papers and highlights flaws in academic publishing.
Calling themselves "Cheer Re-Man's" ¡ª a mash-up of "cheerleading" and "salaryman" ¡ª the group is made up of alumni from the elite Waseda University's male cheerleading squad.
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May 15, 2025
Japanese ¡®salarymen¡¯ inspire with cheerleading acrobatics
The young men are all about spreading cheer through their eye-popping acrobatic performances, volunteering their weekends to entertain crowds.
A "biohybrid" robot hand developed by a research team from the University of Tokyo and Waseda University
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Feb 13, 2025
Japanese research team develops world¡¯s largest ¡®biohybrid¡¯ robot hand
Lack of nutrients, necrosis and muscle fiber alignment issues have limited the scale of previous ¡°biohybrid¡± systems.
Aemu Oyama, one of Japan's most promising young talents, will join Manchester City's women's squad.
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2025
Rising Japanese star Aemu Oyama signs with Manchester City Women
Oyama, one of Japan¡¯s most promising young talents, will join the English club from Waseda University.
The anterior cruciate ligament can be damaged when people play sports such as soccer and basketball, and does not heal on its own, requiring reconstructive surgery.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Nov 7, 2024
Clinical trial to use cow tendons for ligament reconstruction
The number of patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament surgery in Japan is about 19,000 annually, including many professional soccer players and sumo wrestlers.
Researchers from Waseda University have revealed the possibility of using urine for the early detection of cervical cancer.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Sep 17, 2024
HPV proteins detected in potential cervical cancer patients¡¯ urine
Researchers highlighted the possibility of using urine for early detection of the type of cancer.
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 16, 2024
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
Photos of the tests were posted on the social media platform X to solicit answers.
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Dec 1, 2023
Japan falls out of top 10 in digital government rankings
The result reflects a series of problems with the country¡¯s My Number social security and tax identification cards.
Japan Times
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Sep 23, 2021
Library named after alum Haruki Murakami at Tokyo¡¯s Waseda University
The university will open the Waseda International House of Literature, also known as the Murakami Haruki Library, on Oct. 1 at its campus in Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 20, 2020
A digital pivot at Japan¡¯s universities: ¡®A lot of us expected to have our worst semesters online¡¯
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the fall term, leaving professors and students scrambling to adapt to shifting rules and digital education.
SPORTS
Jun 19, 2020
Survey finds Japanese fans willing to wait for sports to resume
Over half of those who responded to the Waseda University poll approved of NPB and the J. League¡¯s decision to restart their seasons behind closed doors.
Japan Times
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May 21, 2019
New real-time flood projection system developed by joint Waseda and University of Tokyo team to be tested in Tokyo
The system predicts floods based on detailed urban infrastructure data and the test comes amid growing risks of heavy rain on an unprecedented scale due to climate change.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 16, 2018
Kosei Okuno leads Kwansei to Koshien Bowl title
Kosei Okuno, the victim in the illegal tackle scandal which rocked Japan in May, made history for himself on Sunday.
Japan Times
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Dec 10, 2018
Waseda¡¯s newly elected president aims to make university a top-notch global draw for scholars
Perhaps he won the presidency thanks to his specialized knowledge of voting behavior and public opinion, or maybe it was his casual tweets in conversations with students, his use of mocking buzzwords or his adoption of slang used by his pupils.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Nov 6, 2018
Suicides of middle-aged men in Japan tend to surge on Monday mornings: research
The research group is hoping the result will be utilized to devise effective suicide prevention measures, such as expanding phone consultation services at times when most suicides occur.
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018
Uehara finds common thread between rugby and business
Akira Uehara, the president of longtime rugby national team sponsor Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., played in the front row for Keio University¡¯s B.Y.B Rugby Football Club in the 1960s.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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