The Japanese government is preparing to enact directives to handle "Casuhara", or caste-based harassment, within the education system. This proactive move aims to curb the increasing and damaging caste-based discrimination amongst students in Japan. The government officials have not released a strict timeline yet but are adamant about implementing these changes rapidly to create safer learning environments.

Japan has traditionally valued social hierarchy and conformity, which can traverse into schools and become problematic in the form of bullying such as "Casuhara". The systemic problem has led to declining mental health among students and is being taken seriously by social organizations, parents, teachers, and the government alike.

Unlike Japan, US and EU schools have long-standing policies against any form of discrimination and bullying. However, instances like caste-based harassment, which is rooted in cultural traditions, raise unique challenges. The issue presents a common ground across countries - to not only develop Anti-Bullying policies but to address the cultural underpinnings that lead to such actions.