A family of six in Japan recently embarked on a nationwide car trip after their daughter stopped attending school. The parents decided to quit their jobs and started the journey to provide an alternative educational experience. They share their cultural experiences and learning achievements online, raising discussions on traditional schooling and the significance of experiential learning.

In Japan, truancy and school refusal are big social issues. Often, it is seen as a failure of both the school system and the family. However, this family has chosen to use their situation as an opportunity for novel learning and growth, which is going against the prevailing social norms. While the need for traditional education is emphasized, efforts to tackle truancy constructively are drawing attention.

In the US and EU, homeschooling and online learning are relatively commonplace, and many resources exist to support these alternative forms of education. This story stands apart as such practices are still not pervasive in Japan, making this family's decision controversial but also opening up a dialogue on diverse learning methods.