Advantages And Disadvantages Of Studying In Japan

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use of hard studies to many students. But as Japanese society starts to change and grow so does the education system. Studying in Japan is filled with many advantages but it also comes with a number of disadvantages which in this essay I will be looking at these advantages and disadvantages in detail. to understand why there is a variety of views when it comes to education in japan.

To be able to understand the strengths and weakness of the Japanese education system i need to know what the system for schooling is in japan and why is has a variety of strengths and weaknesses. Japan has one of the world’s best educated populations which 100% enrolment in grading. While high is not compulsory in japan high school enrolment is over 96% as high school and college is very important is very important that high school drop out is 2% and it is shown through exams with most
In japan the family plays a crucial role in forming a Japanese students attitudes when it comes to studying and their school. A Japanese family supports their children’s education fully making sure that they get into the best schools and prepares them for high school and college
“In the way Japanese think about their own society, education is seen as the key to personal and family success” (Gail R. Benjamin. Japanese Lessons. New York University Press 1997. Print.) p 203. Children in a Japanese home are excepted to persist towards a goal that them and their families feel most suited and it is considered very important to be dispelled and to try hard. Making school children to focus primarily at the exams and studies because it shows the background and social class of the

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