Japan universities to help subsidize students' costs for online learning

Japanese universities are set to provide students with cash to help them with costs related to taking online classes as the nation grapples with the novel coronavirus pandemic under a nationwide state of emergency.Meiji Gakuin University said it will disburse 50,000 yen ($460) each to its 12,000 students to help them equip themselves with adequate internet connections and personal computers or tablets, with the Tokyo university switching to distance learning for its spring semester that began April 20.Kanagawa University also said it will extend 50,000 yen each to its 18,000 students as the…READ FULL ARTICLE