الأسئلة الكبرى لليابان: جوكن وثقافة امتحانات القبول وإصلاح التعليم

Japan's universities need significant reform in governance, internationalisation, and funding to become globally competitive.

Japan's university entrance exam culture (juken) creates damaging levels of stress without producing better long-term learning outcomes.

Japanese schools should actively teach students the full history of the country's actions in the Asia-Pacific war, based on historical evidence.

English language education in Japan must be fundamentally reformed — the current approach prioritises grammar over communicative competence.

Japan needs more liberal arts education that builds critical thinking and adaptability, alongside technical specialisation.

Juku (private tutoring schools) widen educational inequality and the exam system should be reformed so they are less necessary.

Japan should make English medium instruction available in all national universities for at least 20% of degree programmes.