SOCIAL MEDIA
Japanese Gamer Skips Middle School to Work on Fortnite Skills
It's a rare move in a country with no legal structure for homeschooling - but the gamer and his parents stand by…
education
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SOCIAL MEDIA
LIVING IN JAPAN
Parents Say Tokyo School Once Safe for Autistic Kids Is In “Crisis”
Since a new chairman took the reins, parents say the environment has become increasingly hostile and "unsafe."
LIVING IN JAPAN
Survey: Japanese People Have No Confidence In Their English – But Tourists Say It’s Great
Of those who refused to communicate with someone in English, 76.5% said it was due to lack of confidence.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japan’s Prince Hisahito is an Otaku Who Loves Light Novels – Including Writing His Own
The Japanese prince, second in line to the throne, apparently has a hobby that'll endear him to many geeks both in Japan…
SOCIETY
Polls: Japan Approves of Free High School for All
While some far-right elements oppose the new measure as an additional tax burden, many in Japan seem to favor it.
SOCIETY
Why Is School Refusal On The Rise in Japan?
More kids in Japan than ever are refusing to go school, even as instances of bullying are falling. What's keeping them home?
CULTURE
Here’s Why Kyoto Schools Are No Longer Bossing Students Around at Exam Time
Kyoto schools have made a change to hallroom announcements, acknowledging that "please" and "thank you" are indeed the magic words
LIVING IN JAPAN
Japanese School Wrongly Expels Kurdish Student Whose Immigration Status Lapsed
The sixth-year elementary student will return to school after the Japanese government said the decision contradicts its guidance.