Exploring the Challenges and Responsibilities of Educators Under Public Service Law
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Exploring the Challenges and Responsibilities of Educators Under Public Service Law

Question from a reader:
I am curious about the Public Service Law. Are teachers and staff really adhering to this law? Considering their responsibilities as public servants, their attentiveness during working hours, and the public interest, the law itself is commendable, but what is the reality?

Considering the Public Service Law and the Reality of Educators

The Public Service Law, especially

Legal and Practical Guide to Side Jobs for Private School Teachers
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Legal and Practical Guide to Side Jobs for Private School Teachers

Question from a reader:
I heard that side jobs are prohibited for civil servants, but is it legally acceptable for private school teachers to have side jobs? Since civil servants’ salaries are funded by taxes, while private school teachers earn their salaries from tuition paid by students, I think the situations are different. Could you explain what specific rules exist regarding

Understanding the Impacts and Risks of Inappropriate Responses During Guidance Sessions
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Understanding the Impacts and Risks of Inappropriate Responses During Guidance Sessions

Question from a reader:
If I answer carelessly during a guidance session, what kind of impact will that have?

The Impact of Carelessly Answering During Guidance

Since becoming a university student, I have been studying psychology while working part-time at a judicial scrivener’s office. Recently, I received a question regarding guidance. The question was, “What kind of impact will there be if

Impact of the Seikaze High School Cheating Scandal Lawsuit on Education and Future Perspectives
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Impact of the Seikaze High School Cheating Scandal Lawsuit on Education and Future Perspectives

Question from a reader:
It seems that the family of the deceased has sued the school regarding the cheating incident at Seifu High School in Osaka. What do you think the outcome will be? I’m curious whether the school will win or the family will win.

Background and Context

The cheating incident that occurred at Seifu High School in Osaka has sparked

Should Aiko-san Pursue Further Studies at Tsukuba University? Exploring the Balance Between Royal Duties and Education
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Should Aiko-san Pursue Further Studies at Tsukuba University? Exploring the Balance Between Royal Duties and Education

Question from a Reader:
Should Aiko-san pursue further studies at Tsukuba University?

Considering Aiko-san’s Education

Whether Aiko-san should continue her studies at Tsukuba University is quite a challenging topic. Honestly, I also wondered at first, “What should she do?” Given her position as a member of the imperial family and the demands of her public duties, it’s understandable to question the

Why Talented Individuals Continue to Emerge in Japan Amid Declining Birthrates
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Why Talented Individuals Continue to Emerge in Japan Amid Declining Birthrates

Question from Readers:
Why do talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii continue to emerge in Japan despite the declining birthrate and decreasing number of young people?

Examining the Relationship Between Declining Birthrate and Talent

Recently, I received a question about why talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii are emerging