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Japan’s School Refusal Reaches Over 350,000 Children for 12th Straight Year

A report says Japan’s number of children refusing to attend school has topped 350,000 for the 12th consecutive year. Toyokeizai estimates about 140,000 are staying isolated at home without sufficient support, and local government responses vary widely.

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  • School refusal in Japan now exceeds 350,000 children. That's the 12th straight year of increases. Toyokeizai reports about 140,000 are isolated at home without adequate support, and municipal responses vary widely.

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