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Futōkō

What is Futōkō?

Japanese term for prolonged school refusal or absenteeism by students.

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Salle de classe d'une école élémentaire japonaise avec ses pupitres alignés, à l'école primaire Hitane.
Society13 min

The Japanese School System: From 6-3-3-4 to Juken

Inside the Japanese school system: the 6-3-3-4 structure, randoseru, kyūshoku, bukatsu, the juken exam war and juku. Equity, discipline and human costs, unflinchingly.

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