What do Japanese people study?

* Japanese (kokugo): This subject covers reading, writing, and comprehension of the Japanese language.

* Mathematics (suugaku): This subject covers arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus.

* Science (rika): This subject covers physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science.

* Social studies (shakai): This subject covers history, geography, civics, and economics.

* Physical education (taiku): This subject covers a variety of sports and physical activities.

* Music (ongaku): This subject covers singing, playing an instrument, and music appreciation.

* Art (bijutsu): This subject covers drawing, painting, sculpture, and art appreciation.

* Home economics (katei): This subject covers cooking, sewing, and other household skills.

Elective subjects

In addition to the compulsory subjects, Japanese students can also choose to take a variety of elective subjects, such as:

* Foreign languages (gaikokugo): This subject covers English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish.

* Computer science (johoo): This subject covers programming, software development, and computer networking.

* Business studies (shougou): This subject covers accounting, finance, marketing, and management.

* Vocational studies (senmongyou): This subject covers a variety of vocational skills, such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and auto mechanics.

Japanese students typically attend school for six years of primary school, three years of junior high school, and three years of high school. After high school, many students choose to attend college or university.