Japanese people are famously known to be polite, strong willed and pleasant. This culture is so important that even children conform to these values thanks to the excellent schooling they undergo. Though to outward appearances the kindergarten, elementary, junior-high and high school system seems similar to the American, the truth is quite different. Here are 10 ways in which Japanese schooling is unique, helping to forge excellent and happy little characters. It's due to reasons like these that Japan's education system is widely admired, and even envied.
1. Before exams, children have to learn their manners
While at elementary school, the students are not drilled so very hard in learning core subjects (compared to later years), rather there is a greater focus on values and ethics. Students are taught respect and gentleness. They have to learn how to be compassionate and generous. Virtues like self-control and a sense of justice are also shown great importance. Only when these foundations are laid, are students then expected to master the core curriculum in junior-high and high school.
