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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.

LGBTQ

Report Finds Half of School Nurses Rat Out LGBTQ Students to School

The report says 54.2% of school nurses neglect to obtain a student's permission before sharing their gender or sexuality concerns.

SOCIETY

Sexually Explicit Online Ads Are Rampant in Japan. Some Have Had Enough

The sexually explicit ads - some featuring scenes of sexual assault - often appear on aggregation and gaming sites that cater to…