What Surprised Me About Elementary School in Japan

Last Updated on July 17, 2026 by Kay My kid started elementary school in Japan this year, so I thought I would share things that surprised me as a Canadian. Keep in mind that I was an elementary school student in Canada many, many years ago, and many things have changed since then. However, I feel like what I’ve noticed at my daughter’s elementary school, at least, might not be so common in other…