The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) also provides a useful English guide with information about the Japanese education system.
Putting Your Children in School The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) provides some online resources with general information about enrolling children in the Japanese school system. Procedures for Entering Japan's Schools (MEXT, PDF file) Guidebook for Starting School (MEXT, PDF file)
Lifelong Learning There are many opportunites available in Miyakonojo for continuing education for adults. Some ability to communicate in Japanese is necessary to be able to participate in these activities. For more information, please see the 生涯学習 section of the Japanese page.
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