Children who come to Japan by the age of 17 often obtain a family visa, according to the ISA. As of the end of last year, there were approximately 266,000 people, including adults, with this status.

We’ve already covered a dozen traditions you can do with your loved ones, but there are many more activities to enjoy in Japan with your kids. From big clean-ups and adorning your home with New ...

Some members said the enrichment program offers a better fit for Japan’s homogeneous school culture, where children in the same year usually study the same material, than the acceleration program.

But critics argue that this traditional sport culture can be lethal. Kizo Hisamoto, the mayor of Kobe City in western Japan, posted a message on Twitter last month saying, "To all education board ...