In response to our recent two-part series on education ("Rejoining school system in Japan after time away can be tough" and "Acceptance — social and otherwise — a crucial issue for Japan returnee kids," Jan. 10 and 17), Rosie decided to share the story of her daughter's difficulties entering the Japanese school system in junior high and trying to get into a public university here:
"We are Japanese descendants but Filipino citizens.
"After completing six years of elementary education in the Philippines, my daughter decided to continue her studies here in Japan.