Brazilian schools in Japan

[1] According to the Japanese Ministry of Education, there are more than 80 such schools across Japan as of 2009, 53 of which have received official approval by the Brazilian government.

The tuition fee for these schools can reach about 30 thousand yen per month for one student.

The 2007-2010 global downturn has put many schools in a difficult position.

Since they receive no assistance from the state and rely completely on tuition fees to operate, the schools are struggling since unemployed parents are unable to pay for tuition, with numerous schools forced to close.

Most schools operate from small rented properties, with no grounds or gymnasiums.