In Japan, lunchtime is more than just a break between lessons; it is a vital part of the educational experience. This custom, known as kyushoku, is a widespread practice in elementary and junior high schools where students eat together in their classrooms. While high schoolers typically […]
The cherry blossoms are almost at peak bloom here in Tokyo. Their calming pink hue and delicately sweet scent is a contrasting backdrop to the frenzy that accompanies the preparations of students and job-seekers in Japan as they gear up for April and all it brings with it. Spring harkens new beginnings in the form of a new school year, a new fiscal year and a new wave of initiates beginning their careers in companies across Japan.
