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SOCIETY

Kumamoto City Might Address Bullying with Security Cameras

Experts are split, with some saying it's a good idea, while others argue it won't address the bullying that occurs online.

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."

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

SOCIETY

Japan’s Archaic School Rules Force Some Students to Freeze in Winter

Despite having to walk to school in the bitter cold, some students are forbidden from wearing scarves, warm coats, and even socks.

SOCIETY

Child Suicides in Japan Hit Record Number as Overall Suicide Rate Drops

The number of suicides among school-age kids has hit an all-time high. Experts say that requires new strategies.

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.