Education & Childhood

Nakahara Chūya loved reading Miyazawa Kenji’s *Spring and Asura*. Discover how he first encountered Kenji’s poetry, why he treasured the collection, and even bought copies for his friends.

When did sports day begin in Japan? Discover how the Meiji-era school event became an autumn tradition of sports, community, food, and celebration.

How did children in Japan enjoy autumn during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras? Explore traditional autumn events such as moon viewing, Shichi-Go-San, sports festivals, and school field trips.

From Educational Magic Lanterns to Interactive WhiteboardsToday, it is perfectly normal to use an interactive whiteboard...

When we look at old photographs of Japan’s Meiji and Taisho eras, students often appear in the streetscape.Male students...

“Ah, yokutte yo.”When people hear this phrase today, many may imagine an elegant “ojou-sama” (young lady) character from...