The number of entrance exam takers at a top public high school in Okayama falls short, all pass

The number of entrance exam takers at a top public high school in Okayama falls short, all pass

The lower-than-usual number of students points to both population-based and educational trends reflective of many other areas of the country.  ‘Tis the season of entrance exams, graduation ceremonies, and the start of the new school year in Japan. With school back in session in early April, many soon-to-be high school students can breathe out a collective sigh of relief under the cherry blossoms before beginning their next academic journey–espec…