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Forewerd

Today, half a century since the end of World War II, great changes are underway. The role of education, science, sports, and culture has taken on increasing importance, both to enable individual Japanese to live fulfilling lives and to impart creativity and vitality to Japanese society. The Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (MESSC) is endeavoring to fulfill its mandate as the ministry responsible for educational administration through the implementation of a variety of policy measures.

A report on Government policies in education, science, sports, and culture has been published annually since fiscal 1988 to inform the public of all aspects of educational administration. Part 1 of the fiscal 1995 edition, a special feature titled "Remaking Universities: Continuing Reform of Higher Education," focuses on university reform. Such developments as the diversification of scientific research, shifting demands with regard to the training of human resources, the rising percentage of people progressing to higher education, and the growing need for lifelong learning have prompted diverse and ongoing reforms in higher education based on systemic changes recommended by the University Council. The special feature explains the background of university reform, individual universities' efforts, and future reform issues and directions. Part 2 of the report examines key aspects of policies being implemented by MESSC in specific fields.

This year's edition concludes with a special report on measures taken by MESSC in the aftermath of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake of January 17, 1995, the most severe natural disaster to strike postwar Japan.

It is my hope that this report will reach a wide readership and will enhance understanding of the present state and future direction of the Government's policies concerning education, science, sports, and culture.     Mikio Okuda  Minister of jEducation, Science, Sports and Culture

February 1996


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