It's not enough to have a math or English tutor anymore.
Private physical education lessons are growing in popularity in big cities where parents worry their children don't have enough time or space to exercise outside of school.
In Tokyo, Osaka and other big cities, PE tutors are available for about 5,000 yen an hour. They offer a range of programs for elementary school-aged children, from swimming and running to gymnastics, claiming the extra lessons will help the kids do better in their school PE classes.