The number of foreign children up to junior high age in Japan who are confirmed not to be enrolled in a local or international school has continued to rise in recent years, exceeding 1,000 as of May 2024, a government survey showed Thursday.The findings came as the education ministry continues its efforts to grasp the situation of children of foreign nationality to ensure their educational opportunity across the country.Although not an obligation, children of foreign nationality can attend public elementary and junior high schools free of charge just like Japanese children, in light of the …READ FULL ARTICLE
