Japan-Education Watch: MEXT data shows Japanese kids’ screen time is climbing fast, with 21.7% of sixth graders and 28.5% of junior high third-years spending 4+ hours daily on social media or videos, and heavier use linked to lower test scores. Cultural Heritage in Motion: Hokusai’s street-performance roots get spotlighted in a story about his giant Daruma painting spectacle in Edo-era entertainment culture. Art & Memory: A new pavilion in Ucluelet honors Japanese-Canadian history, marking the community’s prewar presence and wartime removal with a place to reflect and learn. Global Japan Connections: Japan’s envoy to Kuwait highlights strategic ties that also cover education, culture, and sports. Student Life & Cities: Seoul tops QS’s Best Student Cities ranking again, with Tokyo second—useful context for Japan’s education-and-lifestyle audience. Tech & Lifestyle: Japan’s screen-time findings land alongside a broader “facts vs hype” theme, from public charging myths to creator-led culture accuracy efforts. Sports on the Calendar: Qatar confirms a 243-athlete delegation for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with a “Qatar House” planned to showcase culture.