Living in Japan inspired me to write a book, "Gate at the End of Summer." I wanted to capture the feeling of the best days of one's high school life. It's rooted in the idea of enjoying one's ...

So, I wanted to describe “typical” Japanese school life this time. What I realized when I went overseas after growing up in Japan was that Japanese people take for granted some incredible things.

Japan’s Prince Hisahito graduated from the Senior High School at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba on March 18.Reporter / ...

I've noticed in some recent anime that it's apparently possible for Japanese kids not to go to school for long periods of time. Does this happen in real life as well? Do Japanese parents allow ...

Randoseru, the traditional Japanese school bag, dates back to the Meiji era and symbolizes discipline and educational growth.For Japanese kids, the randoseru is more than just a bag—it’s a ...

"I would have loved to study in a Japanese school, the love for their students is incredible!" commented a user. "Maybe in another life, I'll be born as a Japanese guy," wrote another one. "Wish my ...

Azima grew accustomed to Japanese school life and joined the string orchestra club, playing the violin. She is now able to have short conversations in Japanese, although she said, “Complex ...