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Public vs Private High Schools in Japan Compared
Compare public and private high schools in Japan on cost, admissions, curriculum, and options for foreign students. Find out which is the better choice for expat families.
March 7, 2026
High School Entrance Exam Preparation: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to Japan's high school entrance exam (kokou juken) for foreign families — covering exam structure, hensachi, juku, special measures for foreign students, and a preparation timeline.
March 7, 2026
Types of High Schools in Japan: Academic, Vocational, and Specialized
Complete guide to the types of high schools in Japan for foreign families — academic, vocational, correspondence, and Kōsen. Includes costs, foreign student programs, and how to choose.
March 7, 2026
Part-Time Rules and Responsibilities for Junior High Students
Can junior high school students work part-time in Japan? Learn the legal restrictions, school regulations, and what foreign families need to know about teen employment rules in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Preparing for High School Entrance Exams in Japan
Complete guide for foreign families preparing for Japanese high school entrance exams (koukounyuushi). Covers special provisions for foreign students, naishinsho, juku, study strategies, and exam timeline.
March 7, 2026
Student Council and Leadership in Japanese Junior High
A complete guide to student council (seitokai) in Japanese junior high schools — how elections work, leadership roles, responsibilities, and how foreign children can participate in school governance.
March 7, 2026
English Education in Japanese Junior High Schools
Comprehensive guide to English education in Japanese junior high schools: curriculum, ALT teachers, proficiency data, tips for foreign families, and entrance exam preparation advice.
March 7, 2026
Private Junior High School Entrance Exams in Japan
Everything foreign families need to know about private junior high school entrance exams in Japan: subjects, competition ratios, returnee pathways, costs, and how to prepare.
March 7, 2026
Career Guidance and Course Selection in Japanese Junior High
A complete guide to career guidance (shinro shidou) and high school course selection in Japanese junior high schools for foreign families — covering entrance exams, juku, and special admissions for international students.
March 7, 2026
School Refusal (Futoukou) in Japanese Junior High Schools
Learn about futoukou (school refusal) in Japanese junior high schools: causes, statistics, warning signs, and practical steps for foreign parents to support their child.
March 7, 2026
Academic Pressure in Japanese Junior High Schools
Understand academic pressure in Japanese junior high schools: entrance exams, juku cram schools, mental health impacts, and practical coping strategies for foreign families raising children in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Junior High School Uniforms and Grooming Rules in Japan
Complete guide to Japanese junior high school uniforms and grooming rules for foreign families. Learn about gakuran, sailor uniforms, hair rules, black rules reform, and practical tips for expat children.
March 7, 2026