January 4th 2024 – This Article is about a Father’s initial encounter with Japan’s school system where there was limited lively activities surrounding a high school near his residence—marked by military-like precision in team sports, athletic drills, and the clamor of Sports Days. Upon moving in with my wife, the echoes of those experiences lingered, leading me to insist on avoiding proximity to a school.
I’m a dad of 2 living in Tokyo. My 7-year-old walks to school by himself, and I’m usually the only dad at pickup.
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