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Education in wartimes
In the 1930s, education was subject to strong military and nationalistic influences. The rise of militarism led to a misuse of the education system to prepare the nation for war. The military even sent its own teachers to schools. By 1945, the Japanese education system had been devastated
Schools in Japan
Many kinds of schools exist in Japan at present. The survey by the MEXT indicated there were 61,092 schools in May, 2005. Private schools exist in all stages of the system, especially in preschools, Junior colleges and universities.
Education System
Kindergarten: 1-3 years (age 3-5) 79.6% go to private Elementary school: 6 years (age 6-12). Compulsory Mostly, public. Junior high school: 3 years (age 12-15). Compulsory. 6.5% go to private. High school: 3 years (age 1518). 29.6% go to private junior college: 2 years(age 1820) 92.7% go to private University: 4 years (age 18-22) 73.7% go to private
School activities
the school year begins on April 1. Excursions in spring and fall mainly Pre-graduation school trips are special favorites with most students. Athletic meets or sports meets, plays and choral performances, band concerts, culture festivals Sports teams, musical groups, artistic circles, and other clubs activities
School Lunch
Almost all elementary and junior high schools provide lunch for students. Meals are taken in the classroom with the teacher, providing another informal opportunity for teaching nutrition and health and good eating habits and social behavior. Students also are responsible for serving the lunch and cleaning up.
School uniforms
Most junior high schools and high schools adopt school uniforms for their students.
Teachers office
University
Tokyo Unversity
Kyoto University
University
National universities
Entrance fee: $2,800 (2002) Tuition fee: $5,200/year (2002) Private universities Entrance fee: $2,800 (2001) Tuition fee: $10,000/year (2001)
2,017,700 Income
(yen) 1,161,200 From home 792,100 Scholarships 369,100 Part-time jobs 856,500 Full-time jobs, etc 266,800 217,200 158,300 214,200
2,237,800
(yen) 1,556,700 225,800 358,700 96,600
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Bullying or Harassment
The number of cases
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Number of t dropouts percentage
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