Education

About Japanese Universities
Explores the differences in Japanese universities, how they are funded, and lists the top universities in the country.
http://www.nigelward.com/japan/

Child Research Net
A non-profit organization mainly for academics, educators, professionals, and youth to better understand Japanese culture and children.
http://www.childresearch.net/

Education Reform in Japan: Goals and Results of the Recent Reform Campaign
Analysis of school reforms to help stop violence in Japanese public schools during the 1980's.
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~ljs2k/educate.txt

The Educational System of Japan: Case Study Findings - Table of Contents
US government study on Japanese education, from June 1988.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/JapanCaseStudy/index.html

Illustrations of Schoolgirls' Uniforms of Japan
Shows drawings of several uniforms used in schools across Japan.
http://www.marguerite-site.com/English/Seifuku/

Life in a Japanese School
A Japanese girl compared education systems and writes about life in Japanese junior and senior high school.
http://www.verinet.com/~salyavin/maiko.html

Moral Education in Japan; Implications for American Schools
Shows history and development of moral education in Japan.
http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/taku77/papers/thes595.htm

Shoji Sugita's Page
Several essays comparing the US and Japanese school system and problems.
http://www.aba.ne.jp/~sugita/

Study Japan
Japanese government site with guide for prospective students, students in Japan, and former exchange students.
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/

Study to Japan
A recruitment agency for foreign students wanting to pursue their studies in Japan. Handles visas, schools and also housing.
http://www.wospro.com/

Young Scientist Exchange Program
Information on the Young Scientist Exchange Program at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
http://www.ryu.titech.ac.jp/ysep/