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Board of education issues apology to children for emotional damage over their teacher having a part-time job.
More students from abroad than ever before are studying in Japan, with a massive surge between the last two reporting periods.
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.
Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination.
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Board of Education doesn’t want students to be penalized for times when missing school is necessary.
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