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As Japan’s foreign population grows, its foreign kid count is getting bigger too, and educational systems might not be keeping up with the country’s changing demographics.
Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
Higher-proficiency students were given more positive-sounding words to start recording their pronunciation videos with.
Board of education issues apology to children for emotional damage over their teacher having a part-time job.
Japan’s most prestigious university adds its first new department in nearly 70 years as it strives for greater internationalization.
Famichiki to be part of public school meals on special day in Family Mart’s original hometown.
Getting enough sleep is important for good health, but commenters aren’t sure this is the best way to do it.
Only three other countries from East or Southeast Asia scored lower on the global ranking.
Blessed Wearable Blankets all receive prayers that wearers will pass their entrance exams.
Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.
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