- Japanese children have large amounts of knowledge but lack in ability to    learn and think by themselves.

    - Ability to apply knowledge

    - Excessive stress due to the harsh        competition for K-12 schools and universities entrance examinations.

    - Existence of  “crammies”

    - Some incidents of school violence and bullying.

    - Kindness to others, respect of life and human rights are not sufficiently fostered.

    - Underdeveloped social side and moral sense.

    - Delayed development of independence

    - Problems concerning health and physical stamina

    - Period of unpredicatable acute social change