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Salle de classe typique d’une école élémentaire japonaise, avec cartables et casiers au fond.

JapaneseSociété12 min

Juku: The Cram Schools That Rule Japan's Nights

Inside Japan's juku (塾), the private after-school cram schools. Definition, types, history from the terakoya, major chains, costs and the debate over academic pressure.

16 juin 2026Read