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Here's How Different The Japanese Elementary School System Is Compared To The US, As Told From Someone Who's Experienced Both

During the summers of 2008 and 2009, I attended a public elementary school in a Tokyo suburb. As an American, it was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Jen Adams/BuzzFeed For some context, I ...
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Japan school closes as the last two students graduate

STORY: These 15-year-olds are the only students left at their school in the remote Japanese village of Ten-ei. They'll also be the last ever. Aoi Hoshi and Eita Sato are preparing to graduate. When ...
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Sister school agreement aims to strengthen US-Japanese student ties in Iwakuni

An American high school at Marine Corps Air Base Iwakuni and a Japanese public school have signed a sister-school pact to ...
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Portland Japanese School blends language and culture

TUALATIN, Ore. — On Saturdays, Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin shifts gears, turning from a regular middle school into an immersive environment dedicated to exploring Japanese culture. Hidenori ...