Swimming lessons are slipping off curriculums at schools across Japan. But a tragedy at sea exactly 70 years ago serves as a cautionary tale about ensuring children always know how to stay safe in ...

An increasing number of public junior high schools in Japan are abolishing swimming lessons and replacing them with classroom lectures due to aging pool facilities and growing concerns about ...

After a decade in the Bay Area teaching at Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics, it’s time for Kohei Asano to return to his native Japan. Much has changed since he arrived in fall of 2007. For one, he didn’t ...