child development, japan, school lunch in japan

Japanese School Lunches Vs. American School Lunches

School lunches in the U.S. have been questioned for years. Most often, it is only the quality of the food that is discussed. Efforts have been made to improve this aspect, but what about the other factors involved? Are we so focused on the food itself that we’re missing a larger, more critical concept? This video of lunchtime in ...

David Clapp

Asian girl wearing a backpack and carrying a lunch tray looks for a seat among students in the school cafeteria.

Japanese Children Win at the Starting Line

Japan has always led the way with its unique approach to education. Their traditions are embedded in their education system so that Japanese children inherit a solid foundation of virtue and morality, along with academic knowledge. China, on the other hand, has been focussing more on a child winning than being virtuous. China’s education system ...

Kathy McWilliams

Japanese school children.