Children from low-income families take fewer after-school private lessons

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

The growing gap in Japan's education system highlights that 70% of low-income children from households earning less than ¥3 million ($20,540 annually) don't participate in after-school private lessons. Meanwhile, disparities exist between these children and others regarding how they spend their time at home during the school day. These differences have significant implications for learning and upbringing.