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Japan boasts a very high standard of living, which makes it one of the most expensive countries in the world to reside in. This is due to its highly competitive market and its position as an economic powerhouse, even though the economy h...

Early Education: Kindergarten and Daycare The emphasis on education in Japan begins early. Most Japanese children attend preschool, either kindergarten (yochien) or daycare centers (hoikuen). Since this stage is not compulsory, parents m...