The article discusses an impending government policy in Japan that aims to make high school education free for students beginning in April. The initiative, an effort to remove barriers to education and encourage higher high school enrollment rates, remains under scrutiny due to concerns about its feasibility and the government's ability to fund it. The article explores the potential impact of this initiative from various perspectives, including students, parents, and educators.

The feasibility of free high school education is a hot debate topic in Japan. While the government aims to reduce financial burdens on families, skeptics worry about the funding source since Japan's public debt is already high. The quality of education provided is another area of concern, as there are doubts about whether public schools may deteriorate due to lack of funds.

In comparison, several European countries already provide free high school education with different funding models. In the US, while K-12 education is publicly funded, there are ongoing debates around the quality of public schools and class inequalities stemming from various factors such as property taxes.