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NAGOYA, Oct 26 (News On Japan) - Teachers from across Japan are gathering in Nagoya to compete in a national contest that tests and refines their classroom teaching skills. The event, called the "National Mock Lesson Championship in Nagoya," is organized by the Noda Juku preparatory school to help both cram school instructors and school teachers improve their teaching techniques. In 2025, forty educators from ten prefectures took part, each delivering a 15-minute mock lesson before a panel of judges. The evaluation criteria include six key points such as whether the teacher can effectively engage students and whether the blackboard writing is easy to read. Participants demonstrated the teaching methods they have honed in their daily work, passionately delivering lessons that showcased their dedication to education and their commitment to inspiring students. Source: Nagoya TV News POPULAR NEWS Japan’s H3 Rocket Sends New Cargo Vehicle to Space Station Japan’s H3 Rocket No. 7, carrying a newly developed unmanned cargo spacecraft, successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 9 a.m. on October 26th, marking another milestone for the nation’s space program. Tokyo Court Rules Workplace Use of '-chan' as Sexual Harassment A Tokyo District Court has ruled that addressing a colleague using the 'chan' suffix constitutes sexual harassment, ordering a male employee to pay 220,000 yen in damages. Inside Japanese Fonts: How Designers Shape the Way We Read Fonts are an invisible part of daily life, yet they profoundly shape how we perceive information and emotion. From the elegant Mincho to the bold Gothic, these designs are chosen according to purpose—whether to convey clarity, trust, or impact—and their influence extends beyond readability into branding and communication. Imperial Family Pays Tribute to War Victims The Emperor, Empress, and their daughter Princess Aiko visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Hall in Sumida Ward on Thursday afternoon, marking their first visit to the site as Japan observes the 80th year since the end of World War II. They were greeted upon arrival by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and other officials. First Snow Caps Mount Fuji, 15 Days Earlier Than Last Year The Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory announced on October 23rd that the season’s first snow had been observed on Mount Fuji, which stands 3,776 meters tall. Around 6 a.m., an official visually confirmed that snow had clearly accumulated near the summit. MEDIA CHANNELS Teachers Compete in Mock Lesson Championship in Nagoya Teachers from across Japan are gathering in Nagoya to compete in a national contest that tests and refines their classroom teaching skills. The event, called the "National Mock Lesson Championship in Nagoya," is organized by the Noda Juku preparatory school to help both cram school instructors and school teachers improve their teaching techniques. Inside Japanese Fonts: How Designers Shape the Way We Read Fonts are an invisible part of daily life, yet they profoundly shape how we perceive information and emotion. From the elegant Mincho to the bold Gothic, these designs are chosen according to purpose—whether to convey clarity, trust, or impact—and their influence extends beyond readability into branding and communication. Best Cannabis Dispensaries: Your Guide to Scoring High-Quality Flower, Great Deals, and Real Value Finding the right cannabis dispensary shouldn’t feel like hunting for buried treasure, but too often, it does. Chinese National Arrested Over Organized TOEIC Cheating Tokyo police have arrested a Chinese national, identified as Li Zhaobei, on suspicion of document forgery and other offenses in connection with a case of TOEIC exam fraud involving impersonation. Real-Life Water Police: Protecting Tokyo’s Seas and Rivers Tokyo’s seas and rivers, once considered lawless backwaters beyond the reach of regular policing, are now under constant watch by a dedicated force known as the “water police,” specialists who patrol the capital’s waterways, chase down smugglers, stop reckless jet ski riders, and carry out dramatic rescue missions to save lives. Why Tokyo University’s Data Science Course Has Teens Hooked A rapidly growing data science program at the University of Tokyo is attracting an unusually wide range of participants, with junior high and high school students studying alongside university students and working adults. Kitakyushu Announces Education Reforms as Population Nears 900,000 Kitakyushu, whose population is on the verge of falling below 900,000, announced new measures on October 16th aimed at reversing the decline, with a strong focus on improving education to attract and retain families. Osaka Launches One-Stop Center for Sexual Assault Survivors A new one-stop support center for victims of sexual crimes and violence called 'With You Osaka' will begin operations on October 20th in Osaka City.
