Debate over preschool teaching of gender identity issues in Japan
Experts have said that more than half of people with gender identity disorder "begin to feel uncomfortable about their gender before entering elementary school."
Boy, 4, dies after choking on large grape at Tokyo kindergarten
A 4-year-old boy died after choking on a large grape while eating lunch at a Tokyo kindergarten and police have launched a probe into the accident, investigators said Tuesday. The boy suddenly stood up with a pained expression on his face while eating grapes of ...
Japanese early education staff feel least valued among eight OECD nations, survey finds
Early childhood education staff in Japan feel the least valued in society by children and parents among eight member countries of the OECD, according to a 2018 survey by the organization. The report, "Providing Quality Early Childhood Education and Care," released Friday by the Paris-based ...
Education ministry includes 'open kitchens' in new kindergarten guidelines
The education ministry has suggested that kindergartens install open-style kitchens that allow children to watch their meals being prepared, to spark their interest in food and teach them healthy eating habits. The suggestion is included in guidelines on kindergarten designs that the ministry recently updated ...
Tough kindergartens finding favor with Japanese parents
A day at the Buddy Sports kindergarten in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, starts with a morning run, with the children usually jogging about 3 km before class starts at 10 a.m. It's tough, especially for younger children who aren't yet used to the strict Buddy Sports ...
