Do Japanese children go to school?

Yes, Japanese children go to school. Education in Japan is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 15, and the vast majority of children attend both primary and secondary school. Primary school lasts for six years, from age 6 to 12, and secondary school lasts for three years, from age 13 to 15. After secondary school, many students go on to attend high school for another three years, although this is not compulsory.