One real school day, from the shoe cubbies to the cleaning rag — told in plain English.

Schools are where Japan explains itself to its own children, and this is the clearest window you'll ever get into how the country runs.

By the end

You'll be able to picture a Japanese school year minute by minute and know exactly which forms, fees, and phrases matter to a real family.

Who this is for

Curious adults, parents, teachers, and anyone moving to Japan who wants to understand the school their kid — or they — will walk into.