“Kosen” nurture young engineers (3'55")

Kosen are Japan's unique type of educational institution dedicated to training engineers. They are technical colleges where students can begin learning specialized technical skills immediately after graduating from junior high school at the age of 15. In five years, the kosen students acquire specialized knowledge and skills on a par with those of university students. Popular with young people aspiring to become engineers, kosen are established nationwide. Kosen research projects focus on practical implementations in society, such as the development of dual-arm robots and technologies for the remote operation of heavy machinery.























































































































































































































































































































































