Category: Education

by Michael Gillan Peckitt September 25, 2026 Number of comments0
developmental disabilities Disability Education Japan

Schoolchildren in Japan With Developmental Disabilities Three Times More Likely to Miss School

Among 9,641 students who were identified as having, or suspected of having, a developmental disability and who met one of the following criteria—(1) were enrolled in a special-needs class; (2) were enrolled in a regular class and used tsukyu resource-room instruction when necessary; or (3) were enrolled in a regular class and had requested or received consultations about support—1,278 were not attending school. Across the overall sample, 4,788 of 129,014 students were not attending school.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 22, 2026 Number of comments0
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As awareness increases, more than 800,000 students in Japan may have developmental disabilities [Podcast Episode]

More than 800,000 students attending public elementary and junior high schools across Japan are estimated to have developmental disabilities, according to a government survey, with experts saying the increase reflects improved recognition rather than a sudden rise in prevalence.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 13, 2026 Number of comments0
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Osaka High Court upholds dismissal of bullying lawsuit by schoolgirl with developmental disability [Podcast Episode]

According to the complaint and a report by a third-party committee established by the city, the young woman, now a high school student, attended a municipal elementary school in Sakai. Between her third and fourth grades (2018–2019), she was bullied by classmates, who blacked out her name in a shared notebook and stuffed small stones and other objects into her shoes. She eventually stopped attending school and later transferred to another school.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 10, 2026 1
Abuse developmental disabilities Disability Education Japan

Osaka High Court upholds dismissal of bullying lawsuit by schoolgirl with developmental disability

According to the complaint and a report by a third-party committee established by the city, the young woman, now a high school student, attended a municipal elementary school in Sakai. Between her third and fourth grades (2018–2019), she was bullied by classmates, who blacked out her name in a shared notebook and stuffed small stones and other objects into her shoes. She eventually stopped attending school and later transferred to another school.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 6, 2026 1
Children Disability Education Japan Podcast

Boy, 10, dies after disappearing from Ishikawa special needs school [Podcast Episode]

A tragic accident has raised questions after a 10-year-old boy attending a special needs school in Komatsu City went missing during class and was later found dead in a nearby waterfall. According to the school, the boy had a relatively mild disability and had no difficulty communicating. However, three years ago he had left the school building through the main entrance on his own. Since then, the school said it had strengthened supervision of students and ensured that doors remained locked.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 4, 2026 1
Children Disability Education Intellectual disabilities Japan

Boy, 10, dies after disappearing from Ishikawa special needs school

A tragic accident has raised questions after a 10-year-old boy attending a special needs school in Komatsu City went missing during class and was later found dead in a nearby waterfall. According to the school, the boy had a relatively mild disability and had no difficulty communicating. However, three years ago he had left the school building through the main entrance on his own. Since then, the school said it had strengthened supervision of students and ensured that doors remained locked.