Japan is facing a quiet but persistent education crisis. In the 2024 school year, a record 353,970 elementary and junior high school students were categorised as futoko, children who missed 30 days or more of school for reasons other than illness or...
School can be a difficult time for anyone. Students face a lot of pressure to fit in and excel academically. Japanese schools in particular are known for their strict conformity and long hours studying and participating in after school clubs. Some...