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Anti-Bullying Programs and Policies in Japanese Schools
Understand Japan's anti-bullying laws, school policies, and support resources for foreign families. Learn about the 2013 Ijime Prevention Law, statistics, and what to do if your child is bullied.
March 7, 2026
How to Report Bullying to Japanese Schools
Step-by-step guide for foreign parents on how to report bullying (ijime) to Japanese schools. Includes escalation steps, multilingual hotlines, and options if the school fails to act.
March 7, 2026
Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied in a Japanese School
Learn to recognize the signs of ijime (bullying) in Japanese schools. With 769,022 bullying cases in FY2024, foreign parents need to know the warning signs, types of bullying, and how to take action to protect their child.
March 7, 2026
Understanding Ijime: Bullying in Japanese Schools
A complete guide to understanding ijime (bullying) in Japanese schools for foreign families. Learn what ijime is, warning signs, legal protections, and how to report bullying effectively.
March 7, 2026
Photography and Film Programs for Youth in Japan
Discover photography and film programs for youth in Japan — from English-language workshops in Tokyo to vocational schools. A complete guide for expat and foreign parents raising children in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) for Children
Everything foreign parents need to know about shodo (Japanese calligraphy) for children in Japan — school curriculum, benefits, tools, classes, and tips for expat families.
March 7, 2026
Music Education and Instrument Lessons for Kids in Japan
Complete guide to music education and instrument lessons for kids in Japan. Covers Yamaha, Kawai, Suzuki method, English-friendly schools, costs, and tips for foreign families.
March 7, 2026
Art Education in Japanese Schools: What Children Learn
Discover how art education works in Japanese schools, from Drawing and Handicrafts in elementary to Fine Arts in junior high. A guide for foreign parents in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Physical Fitness Testing in Japanese Schools
Everything foreign parents need to know about Japan's annual Shin-tairyoku Test: 8 test items, scoring, results, and tips to help your child prepare for school fitness testing.
March 7, 2026
Team Sports Culture in Japanese Schools
Discover how team sports work in Japanese schools — from bukatsudo clubs and senpai-kohai hierarchy to undokai sports festivals. A complete guide for foreign and expat families in Japan.
March 7, 2026
Track and Field for Kids in Japan
Everything expat families need to know about track and field for kids in Japan — school clubs, private athletics clubs, costs, competitions, and how to enroll your child.
March 7, 2026
Swimming Requirements and Lessons in Japanese Schools
Everything foreign parents need to know about mandatory swimming education in Japanese schools: what children learn, required equipment, excused absences, and tips for preparing your child.
March 7, 2026