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Kawachi, Paul – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2008
This report describes the current state of affairs and reform in Japan in 2007 of the theory, policy, and practice of lifelong education. As in most countries, Japan has been talking of decentralisation in government, of giving more local autonomy to communities and of promoting individuality in education. In line with these aims, the government…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Birth Rate, Lifelong Learning, Motivation
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Uesugi, Takamichi – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1991
As the life span in Japan lengthens, the gap in education between older and younger people widens. Courses offered to older adults are often short and include too many subjects. Successful courses, such as those offered in "kominkans" (citizens' public halls), help the elderly learn about modern society in relation to their personal…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Community Education, Community Programs
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Fuwa, Kazuhiko – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2001
The tradition of Japanese education places a high priority on school credentials and limited access to higher education, inhibiting wider participation of adults in lifelong learning. The necessity for continuous updating of knowledge and skills requires that the school-centered system be changed. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Credentials, Educational Opportunities, Foreign Countries