[April Dream] "I'm sorry for being this kind of father"—A dream drawn by a local cram school director who achieved commercial publication after hitting rock bottom as an unemployed person with a chronic illness: "Changing Japanese education from the small rural town of Inae, Shiga!"
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A cram school director from a small town in Shiga Prefecture shares his journey from unemployment and chronic illness to becoming a published author and successful educator. He advocates for a unique, self-directed learning approach and aims to transform Japanese education starting from his local community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the name of the cram school operated by the director in Inae-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture?
- A: The cram school is called Sogo Gakushu Kyoshitsu Bridge and is located in Inae-cho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Q: How many students currently attend Sogo Gakushu Kyoshitsu Bridge in Inae-cho?
- A: Over 100 students attend Sogo Gakushu Kyoshitsu Bridge despite the town having fewer than 100 children per grade.
- Q: Which prestigious schools have students from Sogo Gakushu Kyoshitsu Bridge been accepted into?
- A: Students from the cram school have gained admission to Nada Junior High School, Todaiji Gakuen, and Kobe College.
- Q: What innovative educational initiative did the cram school director introduce in 2015?
- A: In 2015, the director introduced Japan's first online self-study room using Zoom for student learning support.
- Q: Why did the director begin pursuing his dream of commercial publication after becoming a father?
- A: After having his first child while unemployed and suffering from panic disorder, he wanted to leave behind proof that he lived and become someone his daughter could be proud of.