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Juken, bukatsu, randoseru: the Japanese school system explained
The 6-3-3-4 structure, the satchel that lasts six years, the compulsory club that eats the evenings, and juken, the exam war that sometimes starts very early.
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Juken
What is Juken?
The high-stakes ordeal of sitting Japan's competitive entrance exams.
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