In a groundbreaking move, Japan's ruling party, the Self-Defense Party, has formally agreed to make high school education tuition-free. This beneficial development aims to ease the financial burden on families, broaden opportunities for students nationwide, and foster a more educated society. It is unsure when the policy will come into effect, with more information anticipated in the following weeks.

Education is highly revered in Japan; however, many families struggle with the continually increasing costs associated with high school education. Thus, the news of tuition-free education is being keenly observed and welcomed by the public. On the flip side, critics are concerned about the potential negative impacts on the overall quality of education and the burden on the national budget.

Public high school education in many parts of the EU and the US is typically free, unlike Japan where it has conventionally been paid. Should Japan successfully implement this policy, it will bring them in line with the educational funding practices of many Western nations.