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Meet Jean and Yoko! They explain what makes Japan tick and answer those nagging questions visitors have. See our podcasts below and let us know what you want us to talk about.

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Ep. 19: “Moral education” in schools (YouTube)

Japanese schools are cleaned, for the most part, by the students themselves.

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Ep. 18: Why Japanese kids walk to school

Live within 2.5 miles of school? You walk.

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Ep. 17: Going to school in Japan

Japan’s students test among the best globally. Why?

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Ep. 16: Japanese School Lunches

Good eating habits start early

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Ep. 15: Diet and Longevity