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Senior Japanese Citizens Return to University to Gain Knowledge, Find New Career, Make Friends

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By Naohiro Yoshida / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer

11:15 JST, February 3, 2026

Learning makes life rich regardless of how old a person is. More and more universities are offering courses for middle-aged and senior citizens to learn and study again.

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