With the new school year just around the corner in April, many manufacturers of school supplies are introducing a slew of new products with the latest designs and gadgets.
The average family will spend between 100,000 yen and 150,000 yen on school supplies and clothing before a child enters elementary school, according to Benesse Corp., a company providing correspondence courses.
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