The Japanese government’s high school tuition support scheme fails to generate equal access to education for young people.

The Japanese education system is facing a crisis. Its elementary and junior high school teachers work the longest hours in the world, according to a global survey. But that effort comes with a cost ...

Applicants to private universities in Japan are required to pay a non-refundable admission fee, some as high as 300,000 yen (US$2041). Many families pay multiple fees when students apply to or switch ...

Japan Teachers’ Union (JTU) brought together education stakeholders to discuss the concerning findings of TALIS 2024 ...

A nation respectful of centuries-old traditions, Japan is also the well-spring of the world’s future. The high-speed train, the Walkman and humanoid robots are just a few Japanese inventions that have ...

Education systems worldwide vary dramatically in their intensity and demands. Some countries have built reputations for ...