March 31, 2026

Why Does Japan's School Year Start in April? The Surprising Answer Involves Rice 日本の新学年はなぜ4月?その意外な理由はお米にあった

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Japan's school year starts in April — and that alone makes it unusual by global standards. Japanese language teacher Sally digs into the surprisingly deep history behind this springtime tradition, and uncovers a connection you'd never expect. If you've ever wondered why Japan does things differently, this one's for you.

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【English, Spanish, German, French, and Chinese subtitles】