Greenland glacier lost 5.4 meters of ice in 13 years
A glacier in Greenland has lost 5.4 meters of ice in 13 years. Scientists in Japan said this on September 1.
Japan in the world
Social studies
Grade 6
There are many countries in the world, and even in those closest to Japan, such as the United States, China, and Brazil, food, language, religion, and customs are all different. Through sport and culture, such as the Olympics and Paralympics, people meet across borders, and respecting each other's differences matters. The world also has problems that no single country can solve: conflicts and refugees, poverty, and damage to the global environment. The United Nations, UNICEF and UNESCO, overseas volunteers, government aid, and NGOs work on these together, and Japan takes its part for peace and development. To build a society that can go on safely for everyone, people around the world need to work together across borders.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
UN votes for maps that show Africa's real size
On many world maps, Africa looks smaller than it really is. On September 4, the United Nations, where almost every country in the world meets, voted for a resolution to change this.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Hikone Castle chosen as Japan's World Heritage candidate
Japan has chosen Hikone Castle as its candidate for the World Heritage list this year. The Agency for Cultural Affairs, the part of the Japanese government that looks after culture and old buildings, said this on Thursday, September 3.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Foreign people in Tokyo want Easy Japanese, survey says
Many foreign people who live in Tokyo want to read information in Easy Japanese. This is the result of a survey by the Tokyo Tsunagari Foundation, a public foundation in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.