Japan's school absences hit record high as experts call for changes
In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
October 31, 20254m 14s
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Show Notes
School absences in Japan have hit a record high. An education ministry survey released on October 29 showed that over 350,000 elementary and junior high students were chronically absent during the 2024 academic year. The figure has been increasing for 12 straight years. NHK World's Katsumata Chieko explains why concerned experts are calling for systemic educational changes.