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07/01/00 - English Language Education in Japan
Why the Japanese are still unable to speak or to comprehend English properly after the six years of study?

06/24/00 - The Japanese Education System (3)
Japan is probably the country with the largest number of preparatory schools in the world. What is the role of juku in the Japanese society?

06/17/00 - The Japanese Education System (2)
Is it true that Japanese universities are hard to get in, but easy to graduate from? Find out more about Japanese universities.

06/10/00 - The Japanese Education System (1)
What is Japanese school system like and what is their student life? Find out more.

06/30/97 - Japanese Language Education
Japan is presently enjoying a surge of popularity around the world. This increase in popularity is most evident on the Pacific Rim region. 

06/07/97 - Gimukyoiku -Compulsory Education
Nine years: six in elementary school, and three in junior high school, make up compulsory education in Japan. This system was adopted from the American system after W.W.II. 

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