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"Passed the University of Tokyo Entrance Exam at Age 38": The Secret Behind the Tenacity of a Comedian From Yokohama, Who Had All B Grades, and Was Able to Continue "Studying 10 Hours a Day" for Three Years.

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In an era where fewer people choose to take a gap year, what was the story behind Sankyu Kurata's challenge to pass the University of Tokyo entrance exam at the age of 38? What were his reasons for facing the exam again after working as a civil servant and comedian, and what lessons did he learn along the way?
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In an era where fewer people choose to take a gap year, what was the story behind Sankyu Kurata's challenge to pass the University of Tokyo entrance exam at the age of 38? What were his reasons for facing the exam again after working as a civil servant and comedian, and what lessons did he learn along the way?

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toyokeizai.net broke the news on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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