Japan's Schools Build Democratic Citizens by Giving Kids Responsibilities in ‘Special Activities’

By Makoto Hattori
16:45 JST,
September 26, 2025
Children begin developing the skills necessary to become members of society from an early age. In Japanese schools, this process is supported by “special activities” in which children work together to improve their daily school lives, thereby learning cooperation and other essential qualities, growi...
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